The Louisiana BPA will host its 2025 annual meeting at the Paragon Casino and Resort in Marksville from May 4-6. The Foundation of LBPA Grand Prix directors’ meeting will be held in conjunction with this gathering on Sunday, May 4 from 1-4 p.m., followed by an awards and “changing of the guard” reception. 

Too often, the entities that catalog and perpetuate the history of an industry, company or sport are underappreciated — until they’re gone. Over the years, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame — which opened as the National Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum in 1984 — has operated under the watchful eyes of […]

Pete Taunts, who hosted numerous PBA Tour stops while overseeing the operation of Golden Pin Lanes in Tucson, Arizona, died on Feb. 27. He was 86. Tountas, who was born in Greece and spoke broken English, bowled on the tour before transitioning to center management, and was known to fellow pros simply as “Greek.” He […]

Pinnacle Entertainment Group, a consulting firm for the location-based entertainment and family entertainment center industries, has announced the appointment of Howard McAuliffe as president and chief executive officer. McAuliffe succeeds George McAuliffe, who will remain with the company as founder and client specialist. “Howard has been instrumental in driving the company’s success in recent years,” […]

The last link to arguably the greatest bowling team of all time and a bowling center owner for close to half a century has died. Ray Bluth, known for his unusual (but effective) “peek-a-boo” approach while bowling for the fabled Budweisers, and the long-time owner of Crestwood Bowl in St. Louis — many of those […]

The highly themed BowlDogs has opened in North Liberty, Iowa. The entertainment venue offers 16 lanes for league and open play, four VIP lanes, a state-of-the-art arcade, hatchet throwing, dart boards and pool tables, along with a full kitchen and bar. The owners are Max and Rachel Albrecht, and the venue is part of the […]

The 2025 class for the United States Bowling Congress Collegiate Hall of Fame includes five inductees set to be enshrined on April 16 during the Intercollegiate Team Championships Night of Champions banquet in Las Vegas. Roger Dalkin, Bill O’Neill and Vicki Vallie earned induction for their on-lane performances as student-athletes. Bill Straub will join this […]

The southern Indiana community of Madison is getting a new entertainment destination offering duckpin bowling and an upscale wine bar, courtesy of the owners of the Chandler Hotel. The venue will feature eight duckpin lanes on two floors, while the bar will offer wine, beer, bourbon and charcuterie choices. “Vintage Lanes represents our commitment to […]

The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, based at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas, has two fundraising events coming up. Xtravaganza 14, a fun doubles tournament that awards $25,000 in cash and prizes, will be held May 29-31 at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas. The $775 per team entry fee includes […]