Exiting Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes has been linked to a move within the industry. So, how will a ‘gamekeeper turned poacher’ switch go down in stakeholder circles?
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...
The government is reportedly preparing to invest more than £1bn to support Comcast’s plans to build a Universal Studios theme park in Bedford, with the majority of the funding being used to improve local transport and infrastructure.
Bacta’s latest engagement initiative will provide members with a direct link to the trade association courtesy of an anonymised Vox Pop style survey mechanic. Bacta Pulse, which is being launched as part of the President’s Update e-shot will p...
The latest statistics from the Gambling Commission for the quarter July to September 2025 have revealed a 6.7 percent year-on-year rise in GGY. However, concern remains for the retail sector, as the number of FEC and betting premises declined ...
Doubts have been raised by UK executives over the likelihood of the inaugural IAAPA Middle East taking place in Abu Dhabi later this month, following the escalation of violence in the region.
The campaign marshalled by Dawn Butler MP and supported by the APPG on Gambling Harm has been caught by a red light. Following her letter to the Gambling Minister seeking more restrictive regulation and a reversal of the Aim to Permit rule, Ba...
If the government wants economic growth then it needs to recognise the value the hospitality sector can bring to UK plc. And that means reducing the cost of doing business for high street venues so that they don’t just stay in business but exp...
Rays of Sunshine has captured the imagination and the hearts of Bacta members. With three big fundraising opportunities fast approaching, beginning with May’s Golf Day, Charitable Trust Chairman John Bollom has launched Target £1m.
A combination of war and a determined effort to minimise the status of the Spring Statement did little to suppress the anger around the hospitality and high street retail sector that the government is simply not listening to its existential fe...
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced it will hand the responsibility to set payment limits for contactless card transactions to businesses, in order to “provide flexibility for the future.”
The AGC sector has come a long way in terms of recruiting and promoting talented female colleagues – but and as far as Mark Jepp is concerned – not far enough. In a searingly honest appraisal, he points to the bingo sector for inspiration wher...
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for a cut to VAT and business rates for UK hospitality businesses, urging legislators to bring taxes in line with their European counterparts.
Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller told attendees at the BGC AGM that the regulator remains dedicated to addressing the black market during a “period of change,” with a £26m boost from DCMS due this April to help pursue and pros...
MERKUR is committed to giving back to the communities that it serves. There can be few organisations more worthy of support than the Momentum Children’s Charity which provides invaluable support and care to the families and children affected b...
Tighter regulations and rising taxes continue to play a crucial part in fuelling the black market, driving players away from the regulated sector to seek bigger returns and less obstructions elsewhere. So why should the legitimate industry pay...
Having a clearly defined development strategy, a commitment to work in partnership with its customers and a deep connection with the industry is paying dividends across all sectors of the gambling entertainment business.
Brighton Pier Group is reportedly pursuing interest in the Palace Pier from members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, with CEO Anne Ackord telling Arabian Gulf Business Insight that the company is looking to spread its net “a bit wider” to achi...
Brighton Pier Group chairman Luke Johnson has warned that confidence among UK employers and investors has reached a historic low.
Game Nation has certainly thrown its weight behind its partnership with the CHIPS Charity. The company has followed-up October’s presentation to Hampshire youngster Alfie in double quick time handing-over a powered chair to 12-year-old Leah fr...
Gambling consultant Craig Morgan has suggested bingo clubs and AGCs are “the last true social spaces” on the UK high street, as customers continue to seek out places to interact with their local community against a backdrop of retail decline....
The Whitehouse Leisure fundraising campaign in support of Rays of Sunshine not only succeeded in generating vital revenue for the Bacta charity it also put the industry front and centre stage involving the amusements eco-system of manufacturer...
Younger Britons are turning to bingo halls for sociable, inclusive evenings, with operators adapting technology and events to meet demand from a generation seeking connection and shared experiences.
A 60-year-old woman from Wigan has won a record-breaking £250,000 jackpot while enjoying a routine night out at Club 3000 Bingo with her daughter.
Retropolis celebrated its new range of stakes and jackpots last weekend with a Reunion Weekender, attracting dozens of arcade fans from across the country to play classics such as BarX 7even sitdown, Maygay’s Trivial Pursuit, and Fight Night....