I hope members’ businesses have benefitted from the great weather we have been enjoying. It looks..
Bacta to host Social Responsibility Exchange
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Member Update
GB Media March 25, 2022 I hope members’ businesses have benefitted from the great weather we have been enjoying. It looks..
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Bacta self-exclusion services gains cyber essentials certification
GB Media January 31, 2022 Bacta Self-Exclusion Services (BESEL) has successfully acquired accreditation for the..
Bacta welcomes chancellor’s announcement today of support for business
GB Media December 21, 2021 Bacta welcomes today’s news that the Chancellor has announced additional support for businesses..
Industry praises Bacta’s work at convention
GB Media December 2, 2021 Following last week’s annual Convention, politicians and bacta members have acknowledged the..
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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..
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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 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..
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…
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..
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DCMS Minister visits Game Nation
GB Media September 6, 2021 Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage MP visited the Game Nation..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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.
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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..