The Gambling Business Group has released its High Street Hub seminar programme to be held at ARE Expo, highlighting player protection, compliance and the introduction of new facial recognition standards.
Oh dear. If you thought GambleAware were useless, it looks like the third sector might have its work cut out with its successor as well. It may be early days of the Gambling Levy funds process, but things can only get better as the first tranc...
The CEO of pub operator Shepherd Neame has criticised the government’s proposal to offer businesses £3,000 when they employ young benefit claimants, stating the plan is “crackers” in the face of rising taxes.
Real Fun Group has reiterated its intention to “make bingo clubs fun again” by focusing on providing its existing venue teams with the support to build community and excel.
The Betting and Gaming Council and the British Horseracing Authority have urged the Gambling Commission to pause and reassess the proposed introduction of financial risk assessments, over concerns added regulation will drive bettors to the bla...
Parkdean Resorts has announced it will donate 240 free holidays worth over £180,000 to military families in 2026, part of an ongoing partnership with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, RAF Benevolent Fund, and the Army Central Fund.
The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain has commissioned its first primetime TV advertising campaign to promote the 160-plus fairs taking place across the country this Easter, with an accompanying webpage giving visitors all the information neede...
Scratch the surface of any organisation and you will find individuals with unusual claims to fame. Such is the case at Game Nation where it transpires that engineer Leonard Benissan has represented Togo, his country of birth, at table tennis b...
Hospitality insolvencies jumped 9 percent between December 2025 and January 2026, as businesses continue to face economic headwinds including high VAT and alcohol duties, as well as rising staff and supply costs.
Best in class products befitting a best-in-class venue has seen Blueprint Operations (BPO) secure a major presence at the Clacton Pier arcade and Joywheel high street gaming centre. The major business win also reflects positively on BPO’s cons...
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage has tabled an amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill proposing the introduction of cumulative impact assessments – renamed as “gambling impact assessments” – which focus on giving local ...
Bacta’s Pulse initiative is doing exactly what was intended, and that’s to build a multi-layered picture of the issues that are keeping members awake at night and which undermine the vitality of the industry. This week’s sentiment survey shows...
It’s all change at the Gambling Commission at the moment with a new operations director joining the regulator from HMRC. Sue Young takes over the senior role as the regulator continues its search for a new chairman and chief executive.
Club 3000 Bingo is to invest more than £3m in refurbishing its flagship Coatbridge club, marking a major milestone in the club’s continued commitment to delivering “an exceptional bingo and entertainment experience.”
Given the options put forward, it would seem that a massive increase in Gambling Commission fees are on their way. But not definitely. The industry has a compelling case to see the rise reduced, at least, and halted at best. Coinslot offers up...
Quentin Stott is to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon next month, raising money for Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research in memory of his son Dylan.
Parkdean Resorts has announced it will hire 4,000 new staff this season for a range of roles across its 65 holiday parks, following “strong bookings for 2026.”
Ahead of the UK holiday park season swinging into full gear, Boomerang Digital’s Brad Royce has been traversing the country ensuring that the sector’s entertainment teams are fully up to speed with the capabilities of its Jigsaw Entertainment ...
Online searches for UK holiday parks have reached a four-year high following the debut of The Dyers’ Caravan Park, a new Sky series fronted by Danny Dyer.
Rising operating costs represent the single biggest threat to the industry according to the results of the first Bacta Pulse survey of members.
In what is a highly regulated industry businesses are dependent on government intervention to ensure that they are able to compete on a level playing field. Many of the industry’s SMEs have struggled to recover to pre-COVID trading and are now...
Adventure Island has called on the Met Office to change the way it displays weather forecasts, warning that the use of a rain icon to indicate a short overnight shower can cost visitor attractions “thousands.”
Blueprint Operations is one of the major brands closely monitoring events in the Republic of Ireland. Managing Director Andy Tipple was encouraged by what he heard at the Dublin show from Anne Marie Caulfield, CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Au...
Last November the government pledged £26m to the Gambling Commission in its fight against illegal gambling, so why are operators being still being asked to pay?
Game Nation has demonstrated the scale of its ambitions with the launch of its online slots brand and a sports sponsorship agreement which will drive consumer awareness. CEO Mark Jepp explains the strategy behind the new addition to the Game N...