Ministers have been accused of putting Britain’s high streets at risk after unveiling plans to curb the number of gambling venues.
The latest Health Survey for England figures show problem gambling rates at circa 0.4 percent. The HSE study – previously the benchmark model for assessing problem gambling in the UK prior to the Gambling Commission’s heavily criticised interv...
The end section of Teignmouth’s 157-year-old Grand Pier has been washed away by Storm Ingrid, as high winds on 24 January battered the coast during what owners the Brenner family described as “a dreadful night.”
To coin the phrase an ‘oldie but a goodie’ would be an understatement when it comes to Electrocoin’s iconic Bar X. The company has just rolled out its latest production run of the classic ‘fruit machine’, with several thousand new units made f...
Harrow Council has rejected plans submitted by JMS Planning and Development Ltd to open a 24-hour AGC in a vacant retail unit in the town centre, despite the plans previously receiving approval on appeal.
Following the £600,000 transformation of its venue in the heart of Chinatown Game Nation pulled out all of the stops with a spectacular launch event that CEO Mark Jepp described as being ‘part carnival, part film-set.’ Featuring a giant Chines...
DCMS has announced plans to consult on increasing the Gambling Commission’s licence fees by a minimum of 20 percent, as the regulator reportedly counts the cost of implementing White Paper recommendations, expanding its research and data progr...
Bacta President Joseph Cullis believes the industry is experiencing one of the busiest starts to a year in recent memory, with an unprecedented pace of political engagement that shows no sign of slowing.
Support the high street or lose it: GBG signals the danger signs to government and local authorities
Peter Hannibal, chief executive of the Gambling Business Group, has issued a stark message to the government and local authorities: we are in danger of losing the high street if we fail to address the business rates elephant in the economic ro...
The latest Hospitality Market Monitor from NIQ has revealed the number of licensed premises in the UK fell by 0.4 percent in the last three months of 2025, following “relentless inflation for businesses in key cost areas, alongside fragile con...
The government has unveiled an emergency support package for pubs amid warnings of closures and job losses – but will it be enough to save the sector?
EAG Expo ‘26 provided a high-profile platform to recognise and celebrate the people and the businesses that define the industry.
As the unlicensed market continues to grow due to restrictive regulations and over-taxation, Tim Miller, executive director of the Gambling Commission, attended the ICE Expo ten days ago and called on the industry to “pick a side”. An ironic c...
It’s taken almost three months for the Gambling Commission to appoint an interim chair of the Industry Forum, and even more given the early notice of Nick Rust’s premature announcement that he was standing down. Now, in comes existing Forum me...
Speaking during the EAG Pub Summit, CLMS managing director Simon Barff explained how cashless and digital payment uptake has continued to grow since the pandemic, boosting pub income significantly while ushering in “a fundamental shift in how ...
Bacta used the platform provided by its flagship EAG Expo to honour three members of the industry who have gone beyond the call of duty. The 2026 Bacta Awards were presented to Alan Claypole of MERKUR UK (Supply Chain Champion), Alan Walker of...
The NCA has issued retailers with detailed guidance on what action to take on the discovery of the receipt of counterfeit notes, with business owners and staff encouraged to remain vigilant against the use of fake currency.
The Gambling Commission has sent licensees a reminder regarding the regulation governing the availability of gaming machines, telling operators that equipment such as tablets “must be available for customer use without staff assistance.”
A Landmark Award at ICE Barcelona 2026 marks five decades of leadership and influence from Electrocoin founder John Stergides Snr.
UKHospitality warns over 2,000 venues could close in 2026 without urgent business rates reform, as rising costs threaten pubs, hotels and restaurants nationwide.
Younger adults are increasingly seeking social experiences outside of pubs and nightclubs, according to insights shared by Gravity.
Bert and Fred Bollom have described their determination to keep Mumbles Pier going “for the next generation,” despite suffering setbacks in the form of debilitating maintenance costs, rising business outlay, and two devastating fires, with the...
Blueprint Operations Managing Director Andy Tipple reflects on a show that delivered against ambitious objectives and set a confident tone for the year ahead. From high-quality customer engagement, and a solid order book to standout licensed c...
Boomerang enjoyed its most successful trade show to date at EAG ‘26, registering record levels of customer engagement, confirmed orders and a future pipeline. Andrew Ludlow reflects on an event that exceeded expectations on every level, from t...
Regal Gaming Technologies has been leading from the front with a £60m investment programme to deliver a contemporary connected and world-leading pub gaming offer. Managing Director Matt Bicknell has welcomed the Government’s decision to addres...