Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage MP visited the Game Nation..
DCMS Minister visits Game Nation
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September 6, 2021 
AGC, ATMs, Caroline Dinenage MP, DCMS, Game Nation, High Street Gaming Centre, John White, Neil Finch, visit
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..
bacta Charitable Trust, Charity, Darrell Webb, Hadrian’s Wall, John White, JustGiving, Mental Health, Miles for Smiles, MIND, Sega Amusements International, sponsorship
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 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.
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..”
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.
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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
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..
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..
Support the supply chain urges Bacta
GB Media June 14, 2021 Tomorrow, Parliament will be debating a Bill which could pave the way for significant rate reductions..
Bacta and Interel secure additional grants for Austin Leisure
GB Media June 7, 2021 Persistence has paid off for Louise Austin of Austin Leisure who has received a further £8,000 one-off..
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Bacta creates Music Users Group
GB Media May 25, 2021 The association’s new Music Users’ Group will review all aspects of music use from supply to operation of…
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John White to judge at VIXIO GamblingCompliance Regulatory Awards
GB Media May 24, 2021 John White, CEO of bacta, is proud to join the judging panel at the VIXIO..
Bacta joins UKHospitality
GB Media May 19, 2021 Bacta, the trade association for the amusement machine industry, has joined UKHospitality, the body..
BACTA ANNOUNCES TWO NEW PORTAL WEBINARS
GB Media May 14, 2021 Bacta continues to support members with two further webinars, providing an overview of the features of…
Bacta supports EAG Show with significant investment
GB Media April 28, 2021 Bacta’s governing body – the National Council – today unanimously agreed to make a significant..
Bacta Starts Legal Challenge of Government Regarding AGC Reopening
GB Media March 3, 2021 Bacta has instructed global legal firm DWF Law to challenge the thinking behind the delayed reopening of..
AGCs, DWF legal, high street, John White, Matt Hancock, Oliver Dowden, Reopening, Roadmap, Solicitors
Covid-19 Update
GB Media February 3, 2021 Rates support – As you know one of our major complaints to government over businesses support has been..
Covid-19 update
GB Media January 11, 2021 Now we are beginning to get back into Government following the Christmas and New Year break, the..
AGCs, Cebr, COVID-19, DCMS, Gambling Reform, Gambling Review, Hospitality, John White, Retail, Scottish Tourism Recovery Group, Stephen Morgan MP, Update
Funstation makes £4,000 Tickets2Wishes Donation
GB Media December 22, 2020 James Miller, President of bacta and Managing Director of Funstation – the nationwide FEC operator..
#Tickets2wishes, Bacta, Charity, Claire Quigley, Donation, FEC, Funstation, James Miller, operator, Rays of Sunshine
Bacta Bans Under 18s Playing Category D Cash Fruit Machines
GB Media November 12, 2020 Bacta Division 1 members have voluntarily raised the age limit for players to play Category D cash fruit..
age limit, AWP, Bacta code, Category D, Division 1, FEC, James Miller, Seaside, Social Responsibility, Trevor Sutton
Bacta is still brightening lives says Rays of Sunshine
GB Media November 10, 2020 Over the past few months, Rays of Sunshine have continued to bring sunshine and smiles to seriously and..
Bacta launches EAG Online 2021
GB Media November 4, 2020 The Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo (EAG), will go ahead as an online event..
BACTA SLAMS NEW LOCKDOWN IN ENGLAND
GB Media November 2, 2020 The Prime Minister’s announcement of a new full lockdown in England is yet another blow to the..
Very High Alert as AGCs Will Be Forced to Close
GB Media October 23, 2020 Under the new restrictions announced by the Prime Minister last night, Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) are..
Bacta Convention to be Addressed by Alex Sobel MP
GB Media October 23, 2020 Alex Sobel, MP Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) will address bacta members at..
Bacta Contributes to APPG Discussion
GB Media October 20, 2020 Bacta President James Miller and Trevor Sutton, Chairman of bacta Division One, contributed to an APPG..
APPG, Carolyn Harris MP, Deakin University, Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Dr Philip Newall, James Miller, Lord Foster of Bath, Prof Samantha Thomas, Ronnie Cowan MP, Trevor Sutton
Curfew Cuts Customer Play of Pub Machines by 40%
GB Media October 7, 2020 Figures released by CLMS – which collects data from over 12,000 pub machines – reveal that curfew..
Bacta releases disturbing results of redundancy survey
GB Media September 29, 2020 A survey of members carried out by bacta last week reveals shocking rates of redundancy, with almost..
The Chancellor Announces Jobs Support Scheme
GB Media September 25, 2020 Yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of measures in his Winter Economy Plan to..
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans, Job Support Scheme, John White, Rishi Sunak, Winter Economy Plan
Bacta cancels EAG 2021
GB Media September 16, 2020 Following an Emergency National Council held by bacta today, the decision has been taken to cancel the..
We Are Amused! Welsh Arcade Welcomes Royalty
GB Media August 10, 2020 Last week, Island Leisure in Barry Island, South Wales welcomed two very special guests – the Duke and..
Andrew Phillips, Barry Island, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Gavin & Stacey, Island Leisure, John White, Royal visit
Scottish minister confirms arcades are eligible for 100% retail, hospitality & leisure relief
GB Media July 14, 2020 Bacta is pleased to confirm that – following discussions with Ben Macpherson MSP, members in Scotland are eligible..
The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP Chooses Sunbeams Play for £1k Donation
GB Media July 9, 2020 The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP for Great Yarmouth, has nominated Sunbeams Play – a charity offering a..
Richard Drax MP Chooses Safe In Sussex for £1k Donation
GB Media July 9, 2020 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, has nominated The Lantern Trust, a charity offering help and support to..
Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP Chooses Craven Vale Community Association for £1k Donation
GB Media July 9, 2020 Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown, has nominated Craven Vale Community Association to..
Chancellor’s VAT cut doesn’t go far enough
GB Media July 9, 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s £25bn package to support jobs and stimulate the economy was announced yesterday..
Martin Vickers MP Chooses Grimsby and District Live at Home Scheme for £1k Donation
GB Media July 7, 2020 Martin Vickers, MP for Cleethorpes, has nominated Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Live at Home Scheme..
Cleethorpes, Elizabeth Donoghue, Grimsby Cleethorpes and District Live at Home Scheme, Martin Vickers
Tim Loughton MP Chooses Safe In Sussex for £1k Donation
GB Media July 3, 2020 Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, has nominated Safe in Sussex, a charity that provides…
Stephen Morgan MP Chooses The Hive for £1k Donation
GB Media July 3, 2020 Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South, has nominated The HIVE charity in Portsmouth working…
Carolyn Harris MP Chooses GSP Community Regeneration Partnership for £1k Donation
GB Media July 3, 2020 Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East has nominated GSP Community Regeneration Partnership..
Gordon Henderson MP Chooses The Freedom Centre for £1k Donation
GB Media June 25, 2020 Gordon Henderson, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, has nominated…
Giles Watling MP Chooses Jaywick Sands Revival CIC for £1k Donation
GB Media June 25, 2020 Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has nominated Jaywick Sands Revival CIC community hub, to receive..
Alun Cairns MP Chooses Age Connects for £1k Donation
GB Media June 24, 2020 Alun Cairns, MP for Vale of Glamorgan, has nominated Age Connects, a local, independent..
Conor Burns MP Chooses Crumbs for £1k Donation
GB Media June 24, 2020 Conor Burns, MP for Bournemouth West, has nominated Crumbs, a charity supporting individuals to equip..
Sheryll Murray MP Chooses The Monkey Sanctuary for £1k Donation
GB Media June 24, 2020 Sheryll Murray, MP for South East Cornwall, has nominated The Monkey Sanctuary/Wild Futures: home to..
Peter Aldous MP Chooses Excelsior Trust for £1k Donation
GB Media June 24, 2020 Peter Aldous, MP for Waveney, has nominated Excelsior Trust, a charity that provides life changing sailing..
Steve Double MP Chooses The Wave Project for £1k Donation
GB Media June 24, 2020 Steve Double, MP for St Austell and Newquay, has nominated The Wave Project: the world’s first surf-therapy..