Luxury Leisure are on the expansion trail with a plan to deliver its top quality, multi-regulated, affordable brand of high street entertainment across the UK. And part of that process is to keep re-affirming its commitment to the local social...
Several UK gambling harm charities are yet to receive funding from the statutory levy almost three months after the new system came into force, despite the government indicating payments would begin in April.
Bacta’s latest Pulse Survey warns that a significant rise in Machine Games Duty would have far-reaching consequences, with members predicting business closures, job losses and a sharp decline in investment. The findings underline growing conce...
MERKUR Slots has been celebrated in the 2026 Manchester City Centre BID Mystery Shopping Awards, earning maximum marks for customer service and joining leading high-street brands in recognition of its commitment to delivering an outstanding vi...
Club 3000 Bingo has been granted approval to build its new £13m club in Bristol, just weeks after council planning officers had recommended councillors refuse plans for the Hartcliffe Way development.
Boomerang Digital aligned its product, sales, marketing and delivery teams at a strategic Town Hall meeting at which it mapped out the brand’s H2 innovation agenda. Ahead of the major industry showcases comprising October’s ACOS and January’s ...
It was an ‘Oh Happy Day’ at Treasure Cove Amusements on Tuesday when news broke of a council U-turn on a decision to halt the Blackpool Illuminations before Bispham after 1 November.
A sharp rise in business crime combined with accelerating bank branch closures is creating new cash security challenges for Adult Gaming Centres, Bingo Clubs and Family Entertainment Centres. Loomis cautions operators to rethink traditional ba...
New EU safety rules for VR and arcade equipment have come into force, with companies supplying the market encouraged to review their existing compliance measures as part of the updates to the CE certification.
Speaking during the GBG High Street Hub in April, CEO of Six til Six Sylvia Oates observed that regional business organisations and initiatives need to be made aware of the contribution AGCs and other gambling premises make to their area. She ...
JD Wetherspoon has issued a response to claims published by the Financial Times that the pub group is making “more from gambling than food,” stating that machines across its 800-strong estate accounted for just 3.4 percent of sales in 2025, wi...
Bacta President Joseph Cullis has responded to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s media attack on Adult Gaming Centres describing it as being unfair, unjustified and lacking evidence.
Clacton Pier will celebrate its 155th anniversary this weekend, and is inviting guests to help mark the occasion with giveaways, a history trail, fireworks extravaganza, and free talks. “Everyone is welcome to come along and join the party,” s...
The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain reports a stabilisation of problem gambling prevalence, but questions over its methodology – and its accuracy – continue to undermine the headline figures. Within months of its launch, the GSGB rese...
Lisa Nandy is to retain her role at DCMS in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet. It’s a stability that will come as a bit of a laugh to all stakeholders. Having seen 9 secretaries of state in ten and a half years, DCMS serves as the solitary key depart...
Brent Council has taken its prohibition stance to near hysterical levels, raising the tone of anti-gambling rhetoric to a war footing. And that includes targeting legitimate and regulated businesses on the high street. Is this the face of devo...
The MERKUR community programme has been credited with helping to improve the well-being of older people living in Northern Ireland. Working in partnership with the Agewell charity MERKUR UK funded an eight-week armchair Pilates programme that ...
The Gambling Commission’s update to Licence Condition 18.1.1 in the LCCP will come into force on 29 July, with land-based operators obliged to remove all non-compliant machines from their premises when notified by the regulator..
In its latest pre-close trading update, JD Wetherspoon has reported profits are likely to be “below market expectations” for the past year, despite a four percent increase in sales during the 12 weeks to 19 July, and a 4.2 percent increase in ...
Bristol Council planning officers have recommended councillors refuse permission for Club 3000 Bingo to construct a new £13m hall on Hartcliffe Way, despite the submission receiving more than 500 letters of support from local residents.
Eight arrested, cash and machines seized as joint forces raid two illegal gambling dens in Doncaster
Eight people were arrested last month as part of Operation Snaresbrook, which saw the Gambling Commission join forces with South Yorkshire Police, the City of Doncaster Council’s trading standards and licensing teams to raid two illegal gambli...
Novomatic Gaming UK has installed seven new Novoline-equipped Black Edition 32” terminals at Club 2000 in Bedford, as the venue looks to expand its estate following “strong player engagement” with the platform.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has requested that the Gambling Commission provide the evidence for its controversial decision to roll out Financial Risk Checks, alongside information on the quality and rigour of its stakeholder engagem...
Everest on the ‘to do’ list for more than 40-years
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...