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...
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.
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses to a theft at Shaws Amusement Arcade in Scarborough, which took place on 17 March.
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 ...
A recent survey from car maker Vauxhall has found that more than two thirds of the 2,000 people surveyed plan to take a holiday in the UK this year, with 50 percent opting to remain on familiar shores due to travel disruption caused by conflic...
The Gambling Business Group has dismissed claims put forward by the Gambling Commission that an increase in licensing fees is a necessity, highlighting the fact that the cost of “nonsensical” decisions made by the organisation are being unfair...
A report from independent journalism group Investigate Europe has found that AI chatbots are pushing UK gamblers towards the black market, with a separate investigation from Flutter exposing the lack of consumer protections in the unregulated ...
Stonegate has reported a significant bump in profitability across its pub estate as a direct result of transitioning the majority of the 850-strong managed division to the Craft Union brand, or into leased and tenanted venues.
The latest consumer survey from the National Coastal Tourism Academy has reported the sentiment around UK seaside holidays is “very positive,” with 97 percent of respondents satisfied with trips taken in 2025, and 88 percent praising value for...
Clacton Pier is anticipating a “staycation boost” this summer, despite UK families being hit hard with rising costs and issues with foreign travel.
The Gambling Commission has updated its Gambling Levy Regulations to exclude invoices generated from “non-GB leviable activity,” following a review into the administration of the tax.
Funstation’s Head of Marketing & Customer Experience, Chris Alexander, will be taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 12 April to raise money for Rays of Sunshine. Ahead of his “amazing feat”, Coinslot listens in as Rays of Sunshi...
The chairman of JD Wetherspoon, Sir Tim Martin, has called for a reduction in the business rates multiplier for pubs to 28 pence.
Bacta has been unequivocal in its opposition to an increase in Gambling Commission fees. In its submission the trade body argued that the government’s premise for an uptick – namely the need for additional resource to implement changes arising...
As the broadly based leisure industry shoulders the highest tax burden in the UK economy, MERKUR UK’s Sascha Blodau points out the impact on a sector which cannot pass on costs to its customers and is still waiting a review of stakes and prize...
Cardiff-based bingo operator Castle Leisure Ltd has reported revenue for 2025 rose 4.5 percent, while “2026 has started positively,” with the directors poised to continue riding out the inflationary trends that impacted profit for the last fin...
New research by CEBR paints an alarming picture of the clouds looming over the UK’s coastal economies. With turnover down a quarter in the last decade, the traditional heart and soul of the British seaside experience is under threat. We may li...
The stories of failed gambling harm charity applications just keep flooding in as the new grants system under the Statutory Levy hits the panic button. They were handed a mess by the outgoing GambleAware regime, but the new crop have done them...
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...
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 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...
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 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.
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.
Group head of operations at Silcock Leisure, Serena Silcock-Prince, has welcomed the government’s decision to approve Growth Mission Funding for the £20m renovation of Southport Pier as “wonderful news” for the town, during a period of “really...