FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CandyMachines.com Expands Cashless Payment Options Through New Partnership with Cantaloupe
Charleston, SC – August 15, 2025 – CandyMachines.com, a leading provider of vending and amusement machines for over 50 years, has announced a new partnership with Cantaloupe, Inc., a leader in innovative cashless payment and management solutions for unattended retail.
CandyMachines.com has offered cashless payment options since 2020. With this new partnership, the company is furthering its commitment to building the most modern, player-friendly machines in the industry. CandyMachines amusement machines and games will now be available with Cantaloupe’s industry-leading cashless payment devices — the Engage Pulse — making it easier than ever for operators to meet today’s consumer expectations for speed, security, and convenience.
“Only CandyMachines.com machines are engineered to fully support the fullness of the pulse technology for cashless payment systems. Customers can simply plug your pulse-enabled card reader into our proprietary harness and quick connect, and gain access to rich data, alerts, and analytics of each prize machine,” said Andy Denton, CEO of CandyMachines.com. “We are the only manufacturer to fully engineer our machines to utilize every aspect of pulse reader technology. Building upon our successful partnership with Nayax, we are proud to extend our framework and now offer support for both Nayax and Cantaloupe customers.”
The Cantaloupe devices support credit cards, debit cards, mobile wallets, and contactless payments — meeting the growing demand for cash-free transactions in vending, amusement, and arcade environments. Operators will also gain access to Cantaloupe’s robust backend analytics to monitor sales, track performance, and streamline operations.
“Our collaboration with CandyMachines.com will help more amusement and vending operators bring modern, profitable, and engaging experiences to their customers,” said Tony Danna, VP of SMB Solutions, Cantaloupe.
CandyMachines.com will offer Cantaloupe devices as an add-on option for select claw machines, prize machines, and other high-performing models starting August 15, 2025.
For more information on the partnership and available products, visit www.CandyMachines.com or contact Andy Denton at andy@candymachines.com.
About CandyMachines.com
Founded in 1970, CandyMachines.com is a family-owned and operated business specializing in vending machines, bulk candy machines, gumball machines, claw machines, and amusement equipment. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, CandyMachines.com serves operators and businesses nationwide.
About Cantaloupe, Inc.
Cantaloupe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTLP) is a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce. From cashless payments and enterprise management to consumer engagement and micro-market systems, Cantaloupe powers the future of unattended retail.