This is the sort of uplift your pub could get by actively pushing for this income stream rather than letting your amusements be just the box in the corner that gathers more dust than cash. So here are some guidelines for proprietors who are resolute in their drive to relaunch the good old reliable fruit machine as a noteworthy profit stream for your pub.
Location, Location, Location. Pub machines should be situated to guarantee that the participants feel happy, with easy access, while being in sight of the bar. Driving pub machines into small areas, where other punters gather, will have a damaging instead.
Invest in the best. As pub machines get played by a small percentage of players, it’s vital to get the best machines into your pub. As a guide, the newer machines we at Maxicoin offer you will cost a little more but will gain more interest from your machine contestants as they will not have seen this quality in other pubs before.
Keep it fresh. Refresh the machines on a semi-regular basis as your players will get tired of playing the same ones and your income from the regulars will drop. The typical change rate should be determined by income levels. Some pub machines may need to be rotated more frequently and some can persist on site for much longer if you find they’re popular.
Understand your players. Getting to know your machine players is as vital in making them feel at home in your pub. The more relaxed they feel the more often they will call. Continually make sure that you applaud them on their wins as well as sympathising with their losses. Don’t ham it up too much though.
Observe continually. Where able, monitor your pub machines to guarantee a proper grasp of when your machines are most heavily used, and be warned of any issues, such as down time, and also potential security problems.
Inspire your staff. The contemporary pub licensee is tremendously busy, with 99 problems to deal with all at once sometimes. We understand this modern work schedule too, and there may be a chance to give a senior member of staff the duty of managing your machines, rather than it being an additional task to add to your own daily tasks. Giving them this check list is a good starter, and you should challenge them to get to know the customers who enjoy the machines regularly and to ultimately push your income from the machine. They will relish the responsibility and will, with any luck, respond well to the prospect.