Blueprint Managing Director Andy Tipple reflects on a positive Q1 driven by strong showings at both EAG London and ICE Barcelona. Ahead of ARE Manchester he underscores the company’s strategy of building market share through a combination of o...
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commissioned NatCen to conduct an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review, with operators invited to feed back on how policy changes are being implemented, their effectiveness and impact.
The Gambling Commission’s fight against unlicensed operators is faltering, with the black market continuing to outpace enforcement efforts, according to a new report.
Few companies in the industry approach trade exhibitions with the commitment and energy demonstrated by the Boomerang Digital team. Boomerang Director of Sales, Freddie Shreeve expands on the brand’s ‘one stop shop’ credentials, as well as the...
The British Beer and Pub Association has criticised the government’s decision not to include brewers in the plan to reduce energy bills for 10,000 UK manufacturers as “deeply disappointing.”
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy made an unexpected claim for the joy of gambling during a debate in the House of Commons last week, acknowledging the “positive benefits” the industry brings to the country despite her party leading a sustained tax...
Coral Island in Blackpool is on the lookout for its next Captain Jack, inviting “energetic individuals and wannabe buccaneers” to step into the role helping create a memorable customer experience.
The Rank Group has reported a 5 percent uptick in like-for-like NGR for the quarter ended 31 March, thanks in part to a marked growth in land-based venue revenue, with Mecca and Grosvenor NGR both up 5 percent and “significant room for further...
The team at AGC operator Game Nation has put in the hard yards to raise vital funds for its adopted CHIPS Charity. Through a combination of in-venue customer-centric events, sponsored runs, walks, and table tennis marathons the company has rai...
Novomatic Gaming UK is set to showcase the BLACK EDITION II range, Diamond X 3.32 and NOVO Cash X10, alongside Magic Games Premium HD and NovoLine B3, delivering bold design, premium gameplay and next-generation cash handling at ARE Expo 2026....
It has not been a good start to the year for the high street, and there’s little to suggest help is on its way. A mad war, a mad economic policy and even madder back-bench politicians are driving businesses off the high street, jobs out of the...
The Social Market Foundation were one of the primary advocates of affordability checks on gambling. And now it’s failing, they want to stop it. Perhaps they shouldn’t have been so arrogant and zealous in the first place and listened to the war...
Bacta members have underscored the importance of addressing the growth of illegal gambling with 97 percent of respondents to the Pulse survey wanting stronger and more robust enforcement of the law. The lack of knowledge of the industry and ou...
In what will be its fourth trade expo in as many months Blueprint Operations is preparing for the forthcoming ARE show with the same laser sharp focus on helping customers to maximise income levels from their BPO machines. Visitors can expect ...
Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth has been named Pier of the Year 2026 by the National Piers Society, national recognition following a major investment by owners Joseph Manning and Joseph Abbott to regenerate the heritage attraction as a hub of...
The Gambling Commission relaxed guidance on its controversial participation survey despite weak evidence, according to Regulus Partners, who have raised concerns over transparency, potential bias and influence on policy decisions ahead of this...
A breakfast gathering at this year’s ARE Expo will bring the UK’s retail betting sector into sharper focus, ahead of a key midday workshop examining the future of the high street.
The Office of Health Improvement and Disparities has announced the list of recipients due to receive a share of the £25.4m it oversees, equivalent to 30 percent of the Statutory Levy, with the organisation pursuing a public health approach to ...
Attractions across the south west of England have said they are “fighting for life” as the season begins, with Crealy Theme Park’s Josh Haywood telling the BBC that the coming week will be crucial for gauging how the rest of the year will pan ...
Safer Gambling Week has won plaudits for its effectiveness as a consumer-facing awareness initiative. The 2025 campaign set new records generating over 80 million impressions across social media platforms. Bacta is proud to once again be suppo...
Tim Batstone is to scale Everest this May in order to raise money for the Bacta Charitable Trust, with the HB Leisure MD and former president of Bacta travelling to the Himalayas this month to begin the ascent.
Boomerang Digital continues to build its presence from a position of strength. Following a record 2025 it has secured the services of ex Rank Group executive Rhodri Evans. The new Head of Machine Data Management and Paystations will be at ARE ...
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses to a theft at Shaws Amusement Arcade in Scarborough, which took place on 17 March.
Buzz Bingo has delivered its first year of growth across both admissions and revenue since 2007, as bingo continues its resurgence in the UK, with modernised Buzz clubs also witnessing a 50 percent increase in new customers.
Mark Jepp has joined the chorus of increasingly discordant voices expressing their anger at the failure of police forces to deal with criminal activities targeting Britain’s high street retailers. The industry veteran has described the respons...