Shaun who works for the Mint that makes the strikes is the one who was under taking the project for new strike machines, I heard they had a new design and then nothing more has been said about the project, Perhaps Shaun Webster from the 4 Queens might read this post and give any new information about it but if not perhaps somebody who will be at the summer strike tournament could inquire and post anything they find out.
One thing for sure is if new machines don't get out into casino's and then get played I think the strike program is in serious trouble with only 2 casino's still offering strikes.
Only time will tell
Walt