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The past, present, and future share a show floor at Pinball Expo 2026

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Briefings

A 2026 Pinball Expo in Chicago featured a tour of Stern Pinball's headquarters and factory floor, where Gary Stern highlighted the company's 40-year history and market dominance. The event showcased licensed pinball machines ranging from classic Jaws to modern Fallout, with George Gomez providing tour rules and confirming Stern controls 90% of the current pinball market.

Key points

• Stern Pinball controls 90 percent of the current pinball market, with the remaining 10 percent split among other manufacturers.
• The Pinball Expo 2026 took place in October at a convention center in Chicago, featuring a factory tour of Stern Pinball's headquarters and floor.

Context

The Pinball Expo 2026 was held in October at a convention center in Chicago, marking the return of pinball to a major convention sector. The event featured a factory tour of Stern Pinball's headquarters and floor, where Gary Stern highlighted the company's 40-year history and market dominance.

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Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026, with no additional context or background provided. The source does not specify the exact number of attendees, the specific dates of the convention, or the full range of machines exhibited beyond the examples given.

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