Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gary Stern, President of Stern Pinball joins AAMA's EVP, Pete Gustafson to discuss the creation of AAMA and how the industry and association have evolved over the past 40 years.
On January 29, 1981, a small group of manufacturers banded together to incorporate The Amusement Device Manufacturers Association. Led by Gary Stern, Michael R. Stroll, and Joseph Robbins, the association was born. 40 years later, we will be celebrating the association's history throughout this year with interviews by past and present AAMA leadership, industry photos and videos, and other AAMA historic milestones.
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Facebook | facebook.com/LikeAAMA
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/company/american-amusement-machine-association
Website | coin-op.org
About AAMA:
The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) is an international non-profit trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, professional service organizations, and location owner/operators of the coin-operated amusement industry. AAMA was founded in 1981 by a small group of amusement coin-operated machine manufacturers concerned with the future of their industry. A Board of Directors, elected by its members, governs the AAMA. Committees work with the Association staff to develop programs to promote and protect the industry. Members donate their time, effort, and expertise on a voluntary basis.
AAMA serves its membership through legislative efforts, promotional arenas, foreign business development, and much more. It is the AAMA’s job to serve as the voice for these segments of the coin-operated and out-of-home entertainment amusement machine industry.
Gary Stern, President of Stern Pinball joins AAMA's EVP, Pete Gustafson to discuss the creation of AAMA and how the industry and association have evolved over the past 40 years.
On January 29, 1981, a small group of manufacturers banded together to incorporate The Amusement Device Manufacturers Association. Led by Gary Stern, Michael R. Stroll, and Joseph Robbins, the association was born. 40 years later, we will be celebrating the association's history throughout this year with interviews by past and present AAMA leadership, industry photos and videos, and other AAMA historic milestones.
Connect With Us:
Facebook | facebook.com/LikeAAMA
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/company/american-amusement-machine-association
Website | coin-op.org
About AAMA:
The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) is an international non-profit trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, professional service organizations, and location owner/operators of the coin-operated amusement industry. AAMA was founded in 1981 by a small group of amusement coin-operated machine manufacturers concerned with the future of their industry. A Board of Directors, elected by its members, governs the AAMA. Committees work with the Association staff to develop programs to promote and protect the industry. Members donate their time, effort, and expertise on a voluntary basis.
AAMA serves its membership through legislative efforts, promotional arenas, foreign business development, and much more. It is the AAMA’s job to serve as the voice for these segments of the coin-operated and out-of-home entertainment amusement machine industry.
