Empowering the UK’s amusement machine industry
Successful completion of Phase One of Portal project
Following its partnership agreement with RBW Systems, which was announced in June, Bacta has confirmed that Phase 1 of the overhaul of the Bacta Portal, its multi-operator self-exclusion scheme and…
Bacta to press for adoption of White Paper recommendations at Labour Party Conference
Bacta President John Bollom and Executive Director George McGregor (Government Relations) will be heading to Liverpool to attend Labour’s first Annual Conference as the sitting government since 2009.The Conference which will celebrate…
Bacta lobby for improved tax position
Bacta is seeking to extend the 5 percent MGD rate to encompass stakes of play up to 25p. George McGregor – Bacta Executive Director – Government Relations said “Under no circumstances does Bacta want the 5 percent…
EAG registration opens 5-weeks early
Organisers of the expanded EAG Expo 2025 have confirmed that registration to what will be the industry’s biggest blended land-based amusements and gaming expo will open week beginning 23rd September.Bringing forward registration…
MSOs receive training to help members complete their Quarterly Returns
The Bacta MSO team comprising Simon Bradbury, Justine Hillson, David Miller and the recently appointed John Salsbury will be available to provide insight and guidance to Bacta members completing their…
Bacta Budget submission sets-out agenda to help Government unlock growth
In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget (30 October) Bacta has called on the government to unlock growth by delivering the Gambling White Paper package.The submission…
Connecting with Labour Ministers is the priority
On the anniversary of the completion of the Bacta restructure which culminated in the creation of a new slimmed down National Council, President John Bollom has identified persuading Labour Ministers…
Mapping initiative proves its worth
Bacta has kicked-off its pre Party Conference political engagement programme by staging meetings with three North-West based MPs in their constituencies.National President John Bollom accompanied by Bacta members including Kevin Farnsworth…
Bacta and the Gambling Commission agree on many of the big issues of the day, maintains John Bollom
Bacta President John Bollom believes the industry and the Gambling Commission have what he described as a largely ‘common agenda’ in relation to the future development of the low stake…
Bacta to host Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes and Deputy Sarah Gardner at high street and coastal venues
Bacta will be showcasing the contributions made by the industry on the high street and at the coast when it hosts the Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission, Andrew Rhodes…