Following last week’s annual Convention, politicians and bacta members have acknowledged the..
Member Update – STOP PRESS
GB Media
November 30, 2021 The Regulations (in England) requiring people to wear face masks in Shops has just been published…
Gambling Commission: “…if anyone is thinking this will mean our priorities will change..
GB Media November 29, 2021 The Gambling Commission’s Sarah Gardner stepped in for interim CEO Andrew Rhodes..
Ad Tech, Age Verification, Andrew Rhodes, Bacta, Cashless Wallet, Gambling, Gambling Commission, Gambling Review, Game Design, Game Payment Technology, Problem Gambling, Sarah Gardner, Social Responsibility, Social Responsibility Exchange, Technology, VIPs
Member Update
GB Media November 29, 2021 Covid 19 – I am sure all members will be concerned about the emergence of a new Covid variant and..
bacta AGM, bacta Convention, Bingo Association, COVID-19, Gambling Review, John White, John Whittingdale, Member Update
We must be allowed to innovate, urges Bacta president Greg Wood
GB Media November 26, 2021 Like presidents before him, Bacta’s Greg Wood believes a focus on player safety is the heart of the industry’s..
Bacta reflects on successful SR Exchange and opening the door to a new portal
GB Media November 19, 2021 Bacta’s third SR Exchange proved “a huge success” on 10 November, with the online event attracting more..
BactaPortal, Chris Wrigley, Compliance, Event, Lola Wood, Russell Edge, Social Responsibility, SR Exchange, Tim Miller
Member update
GB Media November 12, 2021 We held the final National Council of the year last week and our SR Exchange on Wednesday was a..
bacta Convention, Commercial Rent disputes, Gambling Review, Joseph Cullis, National Council, Scotland, SR Exchange
Member update
GB Media November 1, 2021 Following the budget on Tuesday, we have been studying the Red Book as it is known (it’s red!) to see..
AGC, Budget, Customer Interaction, FEC, John Whie, Member Update, New Staff, Parliamentary Reception, Russell Edge, SR Exchange, supply chain, templates
Budget Update
GB Media October 27, 2021 Today’s budget statement may have raised an eyebrow or two across the Country..
Alcohol duties, Apprenticeships, Budget, business rates relief, Fuel Duty, Gaming Duties, High-Skilled Migration, John White, Kickstart Scheme, National Living Wage, National Minumum Wage, Update
Bacta welcomes Commission’s figures on problem gambling
GB Media October 27, 2021 The Gambling Commission has published its quarterly statistics on participation and problem gambling..
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Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller to address Bacta SR Exchange
GB Media October 27, 2021 Bacta is pleased to announce that Tim Miller, Executive Director at The Gambling Commission has agreed to..
Member Update
GB Media October 15, 2021 I hope you enjoyed our latest Newsletter. I wanted to pick up on a few extra items via this Update..
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Bacta’s response to the death of Sir David Amess MP
GB Media October 14, 2021 Sir David Amess MP was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Whatever your politics, he was…
Save the date for Bacta’s SR Exchange 2021
GB Media October 13, 2021 Bacta’s third SR exchange will take place on November 10 from 10am to 4pm online.
Age Verification, Bacta, BactaPortal, Elizabeth Speed, gambling-related harms, Gamcare, Social Responsibility Committee, social responsibilty, SR Exchange, YGAM
Bacta appoints Membership, SR and Compliance Manager
GB Media October 11, 2021 Bacta has made a key appointment by recruiting Russell Edge to the role of Membership, Social..
Bacta lobbies hard during party conferences
GB Media October 7, 2021 Bacta’s political engagement has hit the accelerator with the Party Conference season. Present at..
Alex Sobell, Carolyn Harris, Conservative Party Conference, Greg Wood, John White, Labour Party Conference
Response to release of the PHE Evidence Review of Gambling Related Harm
GB Media September 30, 2021 Today’s Public Health England report into the cost of gambling related..
Bacta Reception Highlights Support Needed for Coast
GB Media September 28, 2021 Bacta hosted a reception during the Labour Party Conference in the wonderful surroundings of Brighton..
Alex Sobell, Anne Martin, Billy Edwards, Brighton Palace Pier, Greg Wood, John White, Labour Party Conference, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, seaside champions
Member Update
GB Media September 20, 2021 As you will be aware the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, last week reshuffled his Government..
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Seaside Selfie MP winner gifts family ‘fantastic day trip’
GB Media September 17, 2021 Last year’s winner of Bacta’s Seaside Selfie competition, Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, chose a..
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, community, Coral Island, Emma Lewell-Buck, Jeff MacNamara, John White, Nick Thompson, Seaside-Selfie, Tourism
DCMS Minister visits Game Nation
GB Media September 6, 2021 Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage MP visited the Game Nation..
AGC, ATMs, Caroline Dinenage MP, DCMS, Game Nation, High Street Gaming Centre, John White, Neil Finch, visit
Annual Convention, Parliamentary Reception and SR Exchange dates
GB Media September 3, 2021 The dates of its upcoming SR Exchange, Parliamentary Reception and Annual..
AGM, Annual Convention, Bacta, Gambling Commission, Gambling Review, John Whittingdale, Parliamentary Reception, Sarah Dhakshina-Murthy, Social Responsibility, SR Exchange
STOP PRESS – VAT RANK CASE
GB Media August 25, 2021 Members will be pleased to hear that the decision in the Rank Case concerning VAT payable..
Cash on site makes AGCs a target for criminals
GB Media August 24, 2021 A recent rise in robberies at AGCs further underlines the need for the introduction of cashless payments..
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In memory of Dave Orton: Phil Silver pays tribute
GB Media August 19, 2021 Phil Silver was one of 50 mourners to travel to Derby in order pay their respects to the widely loved and..
Member Update
GB Media August 10, 2021 Speaking with one of insurance broker members this week I thought I would pass on some intelligence he..
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Member Update
GB Media August 5, 2021 As restrictions are gradually relaxed across the four nations of the UK one or two questions about face..
AGCs, App, BactaPortal, Billy Peak, Cashless Payments, Crime, Elliot Ball, Face Masks, FECs, Gambling Review, health and safety, Nigel Huddleston, Oliver Dowden, staff shortages
Bacta Supports Darrell’s Hadrian Wall Challenge
GB Media August 4, 2021 Bacta’s Charitable Trust is proud to support Sega Amusements International’s Darrell Webb with..
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Southampton MP visits Game Nation
GB Media August 4, 2021 Royston Smith, Conservative MP for Itchen, visited the Game Nation High Street Gaming Centre in..
Adam Hodges, AGCs, Game Nation, Gaming Review, high street gaming, John White, Neil Finch, operator, Royston Smith MP, visit
Bacta Establishes Technical Standards Working Group
GB Media July 29, 2021 Bacta has established a new industry Technical Standards Working Group to ensure that all the relevant..
Alan Claypole, Blueprint Gaming, Bob Lawrence, Bos Anderson, Dataport Standard, John White, Mat Ingram, Press Release, Reflex Gaming, Technical Standards Working Group
Minister For Gambling John Whittingdale Visits Clacton with Bacta
GB Media July 29, 2021 The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister of State for Gambling at DCMS, spent several hours as..
Billy Peak, Cashless patments, Clacton, DCMS, Elliot Ball, FEC, Gambling Review, Giles Watling, GPT App, Greg Wood, John White, John Whittingdale, visit
Bacta sends message of support for “strong summer of trading”
GB Media July 27, 2021 Bacta has marked ‘freedom day’ with a message to all members backing their efforts for a business boost..
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Bacta Music Users Group Agree Fee Rebate With PPL
GB Media July 26, 2021 Bacta’s recently formed Music Users Group has negotiated a valuable fee rebate from PPL for its members.
Member Update
GB Media July 23, 2021 Gambling Minister, John Whittingdale, yesterday responded to an adjournment debate in the..
Age Verification, Gambling Act, Gambling Review, Global Regulatory Awards, John Whttingdale, Scott Benton, Test and Trace
Covid-19 Update
GB Media July 16, 2021 As the Countries of the UK prepare for the removal of nearly all Covid-19 related restrictions from Monday..
Bacta’s response to yesterday’s statement by Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford
GB Media July 15, 2021 “Bacta anticipated that yesterday’s announcement by Mark Drakeford was unlikely to see all restrictions..”
Covid-19 Update
GB Media July 15, 2021 First Minister, Mark Drakeford yesterday confirmed that the Country will move to alert level one on..
Bacta’s response to today’s statement by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
GB Media July 13, 2021 First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, this afternoon confirmed further details about Scotland’s plans.
Hospitality, John White, July 19, Nicola Sturgeon, Press Release, Response, Restrictions, Scotland, social distancing
Covid-19 Update
GB Media July 13, 2021 Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, yesterday confirmed that all legal covid-related restrictions will..
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Robert Goodwill MP Visits Scarborough Arcades
GB Media July 13, 2021 Bacta members James Corrigan and Lloyd Nichols played host to Robert Goodwill MP at their arcades..
5% VAT, James Corrigan, Jimmy Corrigan’s Ltd, John White, Lloyd Nichols, Olympia Leisure, Press Release, Robert Goodwill MP, Tourism
Covid-19 update
GB Media July 6, 2021 Covid-19 England – I am sure all of you will now be aware of the Government’s intention to remove…
Bacta’s response to today’s PM statement
GB Media July 5, 2021 Following today’s statement from the Prime Minister on July 19 Freedom Day deregulation in..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media July 5, 2021 There has been a lot of press discussion about the impact of people having to self-isolate when..
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Update – STOP PRESS
GB Media July 1, 2021 Linnewebber – You may recall we have been pressing Government on VAT reclaims. Yesterday, at last..
Too soon to reduce the furlough safety net says Bacta
GB Media July 1, 2021 Businesses across Britain will have to start making compulsory furlough contributions..
Covid-19 update
GB Media June 25, 2021 There are two short items today. Firstly, you may have seen the new polymer ‘Alan Turing’ £50 note…
‘Gaming does not have a future without being able to offer alternative payment methods’
GB Media June 25, 2021 Tony Boulton puts his Divisional hat on to discuss the challenge presented by..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media June 23, 2021 Covid-19 Scotland – As expected, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed yesterday that the..
Business support, COVID-19, HMRC, Linnewebber, Nicola Sturgeon, reclaims, Scotland, The Tourism Alliance, Treasury, Update, VAT
Covid-19 Update – STOP PRESS
GB Media June 17, 2021 Members may have seen yesterday’s announcement that the Government has announced an extension..
Additional Restrictions Grant, business rates, COVID-19, DCMS, eviction protection, Greg Wood, Tourism, Update
Covid-19 Update
GB Media June 15, 2021 The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, yesterday evening confirmed that the final step in the easing of lockdown..
Age Verification, COVID-19, fees, Gambling Commission, LCCP, operators, Restrictions, Scottish Tourism Association Council, Tourism Recovery Plan