Bacta has warned that increasing Machine Games Duty would threaten the future of Britain’s seaside piers and amusement arcades, putting jobs, regional economies and the appeal of the Great British seaside holiday at risk. Undermining the viabi...
MERKUR UK has strengthened its casino portfolio with the acquisition of the Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds, its third UK venue. The investment reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to land-based gaming, regional economic growth and job ...
Club 3000 Bingo has announced it will invest £27m across its UK estate over the next 12 months, including the launch of a new £5.5m club in Sunderland and a £13m venue in Bristol, alongside the refurbishment of clubs in Mansfield, Cwmbran, Don...
Sefton Council has green lit plans for a new AGC in Southport after calculating it would boost footfall and support the town centre economy – taking a markedly different approach to anti-gambling councils campaigning for greater powers to bloc...
Craig and Julie Hubbard are preparing to celebrate twenty years operating CJ’s Bowling in Hockley, having first transformed the vacant factory unit by adding 12 bowling lanes, snooker and pool tables, and a bar in 2007.
The BGC and BHA are among numerous industry bodies opposing the Gambling Commission’s decision to roll out Financial Risk Assessments, which will see the financial position of all those depositing more than £1,000 in a rolling 24-hour period a...
Dymchurch Amusement Park co-owner Jacob Woolls was able to represent the Kent amusements sector at Downing Street last week, after being invited to the Great British Summer Savings reception.
Coinslot: What inspired you to launch the tournament, and what causes were being supported this year?
It was a ballsy offence by Blackpool Pier Company as they look to overturn a council decision to reject two new rides on South Pier. “Disingenuous” was the kindest description it could offer to the Public Inquiry on the Council’s decision to r...
The National Piers Society held its AGM at Bournemouth Pier this year, with members from across the country enjoying an “impeccable welcome” from pier operator Adventure Attractions during their visit from 19 to 21 June, alongside trips to Bos...
The latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal has revealed just 21 percent of hospitality leaders are confident about the future of the sector over the next 12 months, as more than a third report a drop in revenue during the last qu...
The number of UK licensed premises permanently shutting their doors hit 305 during the first quarter of this year, equivalent to 3.4 every day, as rising energy and labour costs continue to impact hospitality businesses both large and small....
The Showmen’s Guild met with Sir Keir Starmer on 20 April, speaking to the PM regarding the crucial role fairs and Showmen play in the cultural fabric of the country during a special invitation-only event held at Downing Street to celebrate St...
These are tough times for industry exhibitions as businesses try to counter rampaging costs by cutting back on their outgoings. But the second edition of ARE held its own at the Cotton Sheds in Manchester last week, pulling in the UK’s leading...
The Gambling Business Group’s High Street Hub, which took up residence at this week’s ARE Expo in Manchester, attracted its highest number of attendees since its launch four years ago. Over the two days, representatives from the industry, DCMS...
Providing disadvantaged young adults with the ability to develop the digital skills necessary to build self-confidence and enter the jobs market is the latest progressive initiative undertaken by MERKUR Community. Funding has enabled Belfast-b...
The gambling minister paid a visit to Club 3000 Bingo Leeds last week, meeting staff and members of the Bingo Association to discuss the issues currently affecting the sector.
The arcade at Burnham-on-Sea Pier has been praised by holidaymakers as one of the UK’s most generous venues, with families taking to TripAdvisor to share their positive experiences during their visit to Britain’s shortest pier.
Adventure Island in Southend has been shortlisted for the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026, with a ceremony due to take place on 17 June.
Nigel Farage has pledged that Reform UK will be a “party of change” in Wales, urging voters not to “waste” their ballots on the Conservatives during a campaign visit to Llandudno ahead of the Senedd elections.
A new student discount scheme from Funstation aims to attract young people seeking affordable, social activities amid changing leisure habits.
Scheduling its latest Regional Meeting to coincide with the ARE Expo worked extremely well, with Bacta welcoming 40-members from the area and ARE boosting its attendance with some key additional businesses present in Manchester. Engaging with ...
Clacton Pier has been singled out by tourism journal Travel and Tour World for its “pivotal” role in boosting visitation to the seaside, with the 155-year-old attraction praised for its variety of rides, family-friendly appeal, and ongoing inv...
JNC Sales has teased a “special launch” taking place at ARE next week that will give visitors greater insight into machine performance, playability and ROI.
The value and importance of industry gatherings has been put into sharp relief with Bacta supporting the ARE event at the highest level as well as taking the opportunity to stage the North West regional meeting at the Manchester-based event. T...