Question 1

What does Social Amusements do?

Accepted Answer

Social Amusements is a route operator that places and services jukeboxes, pool tables, pinball, bar video games, and ATMs in bars and venues. We handle installation, cash collection, music library licensing, maintenance, and equipment swaps. Venues pay nothing upfront and no monthly fee — we split net revenue.

Question 2

Where does Social Amusements operate?

Accepted Answer

Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties) and the Tampa Bay area of Florida (Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties). Headquartered in Commerce, California.

Question 3

How much does it cost a bar to host a jukebox or pool table?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. No upfront cost, no monthly rental fee, no subscription. Social Amusements supplies the equipment, installs it, handles all maintenance, and splits a share of net revenue with the venue. The exact revenue split is agreed in writing per location.

Question 4

What brands does Social Amusements carry?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer-authorized dealer for TouchTunes and AMI Entertainment (jukeboxes — Virtuo, Fusion, Angelina, Curve, Mini-3, Infinity), Valley and Global (pool tables), Gottlieb and Stern (pinball), and Nautilus Hyosung (ATMs — Halo II / MX 2600SE).

Question 5

Is Social Amusements veteran-owned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Family-operated and Army veteran-owned. SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) certified through the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE). Listed on BuyVeteran.com since 2016. Wounded Warrior Project supporter.

Question 6

How long has Social Amusements been operating?

Accepted Answer

Social Amusements LLC was founded in 2014. As of 2026, 12 years on the West Coast and Tampa Bay markets. Profiled in RePlay Magazine's operator interview series, September 2022.

Question 7

How do I get started placing equipment in my bar?

Accepted Answer

Call the route desk at (562) 442-2938 or email info@socialamusements.com. We'll schedule a walkthrough of your venue, recommend equipment based on footprint and crowd, and provide a written placement agreement before any install.

Question 8

Are there any long-term contracts for venues?

Accepted Answer

No long-term contracts. Every Social Amusements placement starts with a written route agreement that covers the revenue split and service expectations, but venues are not locked into multi-year commitments. The relationship is built on consistent service, not contract length.

Question 9

Who handles maintenance, repairs, and music licensing?

Accepted Answer

Social Amusements handles everything: installation, on-site service, equipment swaps, music library updates, BMI / ASCAP / SESAC licensing for jukeboxes, and ATM cash restocking. The venue does not file paperwork, manage licensing, or call vendors. If something breaks, the route desk dispatches same-day service.

Question 10

What kind of bars and venues does Social Amusements work with?

Accepted Answer

Dive bars, sports bars, cocktail lounges, pool halls, nightclubs, pubs, and taverns. Equipment is matched to the room: high-volume sports bars often pair a TouchTunes Virtuo with Big Buck Hunter and a Halo II ATM, while quieter cocktail lounges might run a single AMI jukebox and a Valley pool table. We walk every venue before recommending a mix.

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