Bacta CEO John White thanks members for their support and outlines the priorities of the..
A crisis like no other
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March 21, 2020 In an excerpt of a letter to Bacta members, CEO John White asks all members to ensure their local..
Bacta sets out battle plan for Covid-19 crisis
GB Media March 20, 2020 In the face of the serious threat the current global pandemic poses to amusements businesses..
Bacta: Redemption has been a salvation for the seaside
GB Media March 9, 2020 Rarely does a whole new genre of product revolutionise the sector, but since its inception in the 90’s..
Tickets2Wishes: A win/win situation
GB Media March 6, 2020 Tickets2Wishes is a wonderful scheme which benefits everyone – the arcade, the customer and of course..
We have more to gain than lose in new Gambling Act
GB Media March 6, 2020 John White speaks to Coinslot about the Government’s intention to review the Gambling Act
Praesepe continue valuable support for Bacta Charitable Trust
GB Media February 21, 2020 Praesepe chose ICE London to present a bumper cheque for £25,000 to..
Game Payment Technology raise international profile at ICE London
GB Media February 21, 2020 The Bacta-backed cashless payments app was tested on the international stage when..
Looking to maximise on international attention
GB Media February 3, 2020 Bacta’s Robert Gibb is looking forward to putting the Game Payment cashless app on to the world stage..
Game Payment cashless App secures Tier 1 UK bank approval
GB Media January 31, 2020 The industry backed cashless payments app is now ready for site testing..
Organisers hail success of EAG 2020
GB Media January 24, 2020 With the dust now settled on the ExCel Centre, EAG has reported the record-breaking 2020..
Bacta committee meeting dates for 2020
GB Media January 24, 2020 Bacta committee meeting dates for 2020
Robert Gibb’s My TouchTunes
GB Media January 21, 2020 In one of the most revealing My TouchTunes yet, this selection includes classic slices of..
Yalp is officially launched on first morning of EAG
GB Media January 21, 2020 As EAG got down to business many delegates made a bee line to the Yalp stand to receive live..
Bacta launches landmark Self-Exclusion Portal at EAG
GB Media January 20, 2020 Bacta has launched its new Self-Exclusion portal at this week’s EAG show, which will deliver vital..
Burlin ushers in forward looking focus as EAG hits ten year high
GB Media January 20, 2020 Ahead of this year’s EAG, chairman Martin Burlin talked to Coinslot about how the first exposition..
“Seaside arcades are as valuable to UK economy as broadcasting or freight”
GB Media January 20, 2020 Bacta has commissioned a new report showing that in 2018 seaside arcades..
Yalp: Industry invited to see for themselves at EAG
GB Media January 13, 2020 From a standing start the team behind Yalp has made huge strides towards delivering the cashless..
Bacta puts innovation in focus for 2020
GB Media January 13, 2020 Over the past decade, restrictive technical standards and prohibitive regulations having been holding the..
Bacta ramps up SR efforts with ‘player diaries’ launch
GB Media January 13, 2020 Bacta have unveiled its latest SR initiative in time for the new year – a Player’s Diary
Yalp is ‘social responsibility by design’
GB Media January 9, 2020 John Rozek, Financial Compliance Director at Game Payment Technology to explain the depth of..
“Another really extraordinary year” – Interel reviews 2019 and beyond
GB Media January 7, 2020 Interel’s deputy managing partner Katherine Morgan hailed just how much the..
Bacta “engaged” with DCLG for arcade rate-relief eligibility
GB Media January 7, 2020 Bacta wants its stake holders included with the lion’s share of other retail-facing businesses in..
“Is it time for a new act?”: Whittingdale addresses future of UK gambling
GB Media December 16, 2019 Former DCMS secretary and MP candidate for Malden, John Whittingdale, took to the stage..
Answering the cashless question
GB Media December 13, 2019 Greg Wood, vice-president of Bacta, spoke about his role as chair of the trade body’s payment committee and..
Tim Stratton: ‘Yalp development team is the best in the business’
GB Media December 13, 2019 Polar Moment co-founder, Tim Stratton, explains the background to the business and what it takes..
In it together: Miller rallies the troops at the Bacta convention
GB Media December 3, 2019 In his debut convention outing as serving Bacta president, James Miller gave a clear direction of..
Bacta AGM: Extract from John White’s executive speech
GB Media December 3, 2019 Coinslot offers an extract of John White’s chief executive speech at this year’s Bacta AGM.
Bacta AGM: Extract of James Miller’s presidential speech
GB Media December 2, 2019 Coinslot offers an extract of James Miller’s first presidential speech at this year’s Bacta AGM..
Bacta members contribute half a million to Rays of Sunshine
GB Media November 29, 2019 Bacta members have hit a new fundraising milestone of half a million pounds in aid of Rays of Sunshine..
Bacta cements position on Cat D in Code of Conduct
GB Media November 29, 2019 Bacta has agreed to include in its Code of Conduct a new rule with will prevent young people under the age..
Too often, the GamCom computer says no
GB Media November 29, 2019 The bacta annual convention at London’s QE2 Centre was an opportunity for the trade..
Get ready for Responsible Gambling Week 2019
GB Media November 5, 2019 Responsible Gaming Week 7th-13th November 2019 – Briefing available to download..
YALP – the new, cashless way to PLAY from Bacta
GB Media November 5, 2019 Game Payment Technology it unveils the identity of its new cashless payment app. YALP is on its way..
Bacta readies for Northern SR Exchange
GB Media November 4, 2019 Bacta has completed preparations for its first Northern Social Responsibility Exchange..
Digital is the new way to play
GB Media November 4, 2019 As the industry welcomes the new cashless payments app, YALP, Game Payment Technology’s Greg Wood..
Social and Responsible
GB Media October 29, 2019 John White, CEO of Bacta, channels 1979 satire, The Life of Brian, to highlight how some commentators..
GPT publish Technical Integration Document
GB Media October 29, 2019 Game Payment Technology (GPT), the joint venture company established by Bacta to develop an industry wide..
Bacta app wins industry praise at ACOS
GB Media October 12, 2019 Two days of demonstrations, discussions and genuine interest from all sectors of the business’..
Bacta completes party programme with the Tories in Manchester
GB Media October 11, 2019 Bacta completed its round of party political conferences last week in the company of the Boris Johnson led..
Bacta and HMRC highlight high-rate MGD overpayment
GB Media October 11, 2019 Check your MGD returns, you may be overpaying. That’s the message from Bacta and HMRC this week as..
ACOS 2019 showcases new cashless and SR solutions
GB Media October 11, 2019 ACOS 2019 has drawn to a close with positive comments from exhibitors and visitors alike, affirming..
Bacta hosts seaside reception for Labour MPs
GB Media October 4, 2019 Bacta hosted an evening event during the Labour Party Conference in Brighton to draw MP’s attention to..
Bacta celebrates charity landmark through #Tickets2Wishes
GB Media October 4, 2019 Bacta’s #Tickets2Wishes initiative has proved to be a hugely successful partnership between the trade..
Industry to unite for Responsible Gambling Week
GB Media October 4, 2019 The year’s Responsible Gambling Week will see the industry come together to stage the largest ever..
Bacta Annual Convention returns 26 November
GB Media September 27, 2019 The Bacta Annual Convention will return this year on Tuesday 26 November at the…
App making swift progress – industry invited to see at ACOS
GB Media September 27, 2019 Greg Wood provides an update on the JV struck in the summer with payments specialists Polar Moment..
Bacta confirms second SR Exchange is heading north
GB Media September 18, 2019 Bacta has confirmed that the second Social Responsibility Exchange will be heading further north..
Flamingo Amusements hosts VIP fun day for Tickets2Wishes
GB Media September 16, 2019 Flamingo Amusements on Hastings seafront hosted a VIP fun day on 7 September to celebrate…
Are you thinking about Brexit? You should
GB Media September 13, 2019 John White laments the loss of common courtesy particularly in contentious debates such as..