Lowestoft landmark Claremont Pier faces an annual £43,000 business rates rise, with its director warning of job losses, reduced opening hours and higher prices.
Following a year of higher costs and intensified enforcement, the UK Gambling Commission has increased its budget from £40m to £60m in pursuit of data innovation, compliance reform and White Paper delivery as it enters the next phase of its co...
Whitehouse Leisure has announced it will bring KPop Demon Hunters to markets including UK and Ireland, Europe and the Middle East in 2026, with a range of plush toys, gifts and products to meet the “massive consumer demand.”
The annual GBG High Street Hub will take place at the ARE Expo in April with a strong showing from local authority and police forces expected. Working with the IoL, the Gambling Business Group will be using the Hub as an opportunity to highlig...
BJ’s Bingo operator Shipley Brothers Ltd has announced revenue for 2024/25 rose 3.2 percent, despite a challenging trading environment. Looking ahead, the company confirmed its commitment to further investment in bingo but warned of “prolonged...
Inspired confirmed its strong commitment to “investment in innovation” ahead of its EAG showing at EAG this week with Ian Shreeve outlining some of the highlights gracing the London stage.
The chair of the Night Time Industries Association has submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Government, in order to investigate what analysis was undertaken ahead of the Budget on the potential impact of business rates reform.
Over the course of multiple appearances at EAG, SB Machines has built a loyal and enthusiastic following of UK and Irish operators who make a bee-line for the stand to discover the latest cutting-edge kiddie rides, and this year is no exceptio...
Despite the economic turbulence of recent times, EAG 2026 provided companies from across the UK and beyond the chance to show their confidence in the sector, debuting a series of new innovations designed to make this year a year of growth. Spe...
The importance of small businesses in coastal towns has been put into sharp relief by Joe Robertson, the Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East. Robertson, Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS, argues that small businesses need breathing space a...
Industry consultant Simon Wykes, former CEO of Gala Leisure and Jackpotjoy, warns Government proposals ignore modern play, threaten high street bingo growth and misapply risk-based regulation.
Clacton Pier is continuing to invest in its amusement arcade with the addition of Dinosaur Era X-Treme, a two-player Smurf coin pusher and the Breaking News photo booth this month, the latest in a series of new entertainment options installed ...
Continue Arcades has made its Welsh debut with the opening of its third site, with the retro gaming operator also announcing it has secured a further 30 units.
Electrocoin has announced the availability of Stern Pinball’s James Bond 60th Anniversary pinball machine, marking six decades of the iconic 007 franchise with a limited-edition release.
Simon Harvey, a well-known and highly respected figure in the British leisure and amusement industry, passed away on 17 December 2025. His career spanned arcades, funfairs, retail leisure, technology and creative arts, reflecting a lifetime of...
The Gambling Commission will soon respond to the Cat D consultation, according to CEO Andrew Rhodes, who spoke to Focus Gaming News about the Commission’s evidence-led approach to shaping new reforms and assessing the impact of those already i...
UKHospitality has reported that hospitality properties in England will see their business rates bills rise by an average of £32,714 over the next three years, following the Chancellor’s decision not to increase the multiplier discount and to i...
With its emphasis on social competition, inclusivity and ongoing content updates, the debut of Robobike at ExCeL London confirms EAG Expo’s role as the stage to showcase next-generation leisure experiences. Anyone who has wondered what adrenal...
The House of Commons has set a date to discuss high street gambling reform, with MPs due to debate licensing, planning and regulation processes on 8 January.
Buzz Bingo has announced that its partnership with the Stroke Association has raised £300,000 over the past three years, reflecting “the generosity and commitment of Buzz Bingo’s colleagues and customers across the UK.”
A man who operated an illegal bingo network from his home in Belfast between 2020 and 2022 has avoided a jail sentence, despite pleading guilty to possessing criminal property worth almost £55,000.
Carlton Bingo has received “amazing” feedback for its latest community engagement campaign, which brought bingo to dozens of local care homes and day centres.
Adur and Worthing Councils have confirmed the allocation of £900,000 to repair the damaged section of Worthing Pier next year, two years after the attraction was temporarily closed due to storm damage.
Few companies in the amusement sector can uphold the importance of the family more than SB Machines. The Porthcawl-based sales and service centre for Italian coin-operated rides is run by second generation Paolo Sidoli who started working in t...