投币游戏先驱 Lou Nicastro 入选娱乐业名人堂

卢·尼卡斯特罗 (Lou Nicastro) 是一位在投币行业拥有 48 年历史的开拓者，今年去世后入选娱乐行业名人堂。他的旅程始于一次与西伯格公司 (Seeburg Corporation) 的德尔·科尔曼 (Del Coleman) 的偶遇，并因此获得了加入该公司的邀请。在西伯格被出售以及随后的财务困境之后，尼卡斯特罗的专业知识在他重组并成为威廉姆斯电子公司董事长兼首席执行官时被证明是无价的，对行业产生了持久的影响。

Amusement Industry Hall of Fame Welcomes Coin-Op Pioneer Lou Nicastro

娱乐行业名人堂欢迎投币游戏先驱卢·尼卡斯特罗 (Lou Nicastro)

Las Vegas, Nevada – August 21, 2024 – The Amusement Industry Hall of Fame has posthumously inducted Lou Nicastro, a trailblazing figure in the coin-operated entertainment industry, into its hallowed halls. Nicastro, who passed away in September 2023 at the age of 95, left an enduring legacy that spans nearly half a century.

内华达州拉斯维加斯 – 2024 年 8 月 21 日 – 娱乐行业名人堂已将投币娱乐行业的开拓性人物卢·尼卡斯特罗 (Lou Nicastro) 追授入其神圣的殿堂。尼卡斯特罗于 2023 年 9 月去世，享年 95 岁，留下了跨越近半个世纪的不朽遗产。

Nicastro's entry into the world of coin-operated amusement began serendipitously. While vacationing in Puerto Rico in 1965, his sons' playful antics by the pool inadvertently led to an encounter with Del Coleman, the Chairman of the Seeburg Corporation. Nicastro, who had prior connections with coin-op distributors through his banking profession, was recognized by Coleman. The two struck up a conversation, and Coleman extended an offer to Nicastro to join Seeburg.

尼卡斯特罗进入投币式娱乐世界是偶然开始的。 1965 年，他在波多黎各度假时，儿子们在泳池边嬉戏的举动无意中结识了西伯格公司董事长德尔·科尔曼。尼卡斯特罗之前通过银行业与投币式经销商有过联系，因此得到了科尔曼的认可。两人进行了交谈，科尔曼向尼卡斯特罗提出加入西堡的邀请。

Embarking on his new path, Nicastro witnessed the sale of Seeburg, which resulted in a severance package. However, the company's subsequent financial struggles prompted his return, tasked with steering the ship out of troubled waters. Over several arduous years, Nicastro meticulously reorganized the company and navigated complex legal challenges. His efforts culminated in his appointment as Chairman and CEO of Williams Electronics.

尼卡斯特罗踏上了新的道路，目睹了西伯格的出售，并获得了遣散费。然而，公司随后的财务困境促使他回归，肩负着带领这艘船走出困境的任务。经过几年的艰辛，尼卡斯特罗精心重组了公司并应对了复杂的法律挑战。他的努力最终被任命为威廉姆斯电子公司董事长兼首席执行官。

Eddie Adlum, the publisher of RePlay magazine, shared his personal acquaintance with Nicastro, dating back to the mid-1960s when he operated Inland Credit, an equipment finance company in New York City. Recalling a chance encounter at a Chicago hotel, Adlum described Nicastro as a private individual who was typically averse to media attention.

《RePlay》杂志的出版人埃迪·阿德鲁姆 (Eddie Adlum) 介绍了他与尼卡斯特罗的个人交情，可以追溯到 20 世纪 60 年代中期，当时他在纽约经营一家设备金融公司 Inland Credit。阿德鲁姆回忆起在芝加哥一家酒店的一次偶遇，称尼卡斯特罗是一个注重隐私的人，通常不愿意接受媒体关注。

Despite his reserved nature, Nicastro granted Adlum an interview, which resulted in a cover story for RePlay magazine. The gesture was met with praise from Seeburg's advertising representative, who commended Adlum for securing access to the elusive Mr. Nicastro. Adlum attributed his success to a stroke of luck that led him to the right bar at the right time.

尽管性格内向，尼卡斯特罗还是接受了阿德卢姆的采访，这为《RePlay》杂志做了封面故事。这一举动得到了西伯格广告代表的赞扬，他们称赞阿德鲁姆能够接触到难以捉摸的尼卡斯特罗先生。阿德鲁姆将他的成功归功于一次运气，让他在正确的时间来到了正确的酒吧。

During the Amusement Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony, AAMA Executive Pete Gustafson elaborated on Nicastro's pivotal role at Seeburg. Faced with financial turmoil, the company sought Nicastro's guidance, which proved instrumental in stabilizing the organization.

在娱乐业名人堂入职仪式上，AAMA 执行官皮特·古斯塔夫森 (Pete Gustafson) 详细阐述了尼卡斯特罗 (Nicastro) 在西堡 (Seeburg) 的关键角色。面对金融动荡，该公司寻求尼卡斯特罗的指导，事实证明这对稳定组织起到了重要作用。

Nicastro's impact on the industry extended beyond his corporate leadership. His unwavering dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction shaped the landscape of coin-operated entertainment. His contributions to the Amusement Industry Hall of Fame will ensure that his legacy continues to inspire generations of entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike.

尼卡斯特罗对行业的影响超出了他的公司领导能力。他对创新和客户满意度坚定不移的奉献精神塑造了投币娱乐的格局。他对娱乐行业名人堂的贡献将确保他的遗产继续激励一代又一代的企业家和爱好者。