Industry stalwart and long-time Bacta member Dean Harding has reiterated the importance of members completing the trade association’s Business Census…
Record-breaking Bacta Convention raises the bar and ticks the boxes
Bacta Admins
November 28, 2023 Bacta is reflecting on what many attendees regarded as being the most successful Annual Convention on record. A line-up of…
Industry invited to visit Rays of Sunshine on the bacta stand at ACOS
Bacta Admins October 16, 2023 Rays of Sunshine, bacta’s nominated charity will be present on the bacta stand at ACOSThe charity, which grants wishes to…
Funstation host VIP ‘wish’ day and make £5,000 donation to Rays of Sunshine
Bacta Admins September 8, 2023 Funstation, the UK’s leading family leisure destination, extended its long-standing and generous support for children’s charity Rays of Sunshine hosting…
Bacta set to confirm make-up of new National Council
Bacta Admins September 1, 2023 The final stages of bacta’s restructure programme will be completed this month with members of both the Gaming Council and…
Harkers Amusements and Bingo take centre stage in MP’s winning Seaside Selfie
Bacta Admins August 17, 2023 Dr James Davies, the Conservative MP representing the Vale of Clwyd was the winner of the Parliamentary Seaside Selfie, social…
Bacta Charitable Trust supports members’ fundraising activities
Bacta Admins August 7, 2023 Campaigning charities the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) have joined a long list of deserving…
Research shows that 50/50 ratio will reduce machine numbers and help the environment
Bacta Admins July 10, 2023 The introduction of a 50/50 machine ratio which is one of the key proposals contained in the Government’s White Paper…
Bacta Ball returns in quite magnificent style
Bacta Admins July 7, 2023 200 bacta members and their guests celebrated the return of the trade association’s Summer Ball in swashbuckling style and in…
bacta Charitable Trust, bacta members, James Miller, John White, Karen Cooke, Steph Norbury, Tony Glanville
Novomatic UK and MERKUR UK to host Gambling Minister at London venues
Bacta Admins June 29, 2023 Bacta will be demonstrating the industry in action when it welcomes the Gambling Minister, The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP,…
Whitehouse turn concept into reality as £10,000 Rays of Sunshine fundraiser gets set for the summer
Bacta Admins June 23, 2023 The ‘Have you spotted one yet’ social media campaign in support of ‘The £10,000 Plush Toy Fundraiser’ for bacta charity…
Bacta Summer Ball ‘tripping the light fandango’ in aid of the Charitable Trust
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 Bacta Charitable Trust Chairman Steve Hawkins is clearly an extremely accomplished fundraiser
Bacta Golfers demonstrate what the industry is all about with £14,400 raised for good causes
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 The Bacta Golf Day celebrated its 21st anniversary in superb style with golfers, sponsors and guests
Bacta look to develop relationship with club sector
GB Media April 23, 2018 Bacta and CORCA, the Committee of Registered Club Associations, have agreed an informal programme of…
Bacta Charitable Trust confirm partnerships
GB Media April 6, 2018 Bacta members will now be raising much needed funds on behalf of four deserving causes. In addition to the incumbent Rays of Sunshine..
The big hearts that beat for Britain’s smaller charities
GB Media April 7, 2017 Coinslot highlights the seemingly indefatigable commitment to raising money for the less fortunate in…
Joseph Cullis: ‘Easter kick-starts the business year’
Bacta Admins March 22, 2024 Bacta Vice President Joseph Cullis, the fourth generation of his family to work in the industry, confirmed: “For some operators…
Bacta highlight how reforms will help membership to play a key role in economic recovery
Bacta Admins March 1, 2024 Ahead of the 2024 spring Budget (6th March) which is likely to be the last major fiscal event before the next…
Bacta meet with Labour Party candidates ahead of General Election
Bacta Admins February 22, 2024 Bacta’s preparations for the next UK General Election continue at a pace with George McGregor Executive Director – Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs…
Bacta respond to DCMS consultation on machine allowances highlighting benefits of 3 to 1 option
Bacta Admins February 13, 2024 Bacta has drawn on the experience and expert insight provided by its Gaming Council to help formulate the trade association’s…
No surprises for land-based sector in Culture Media and Sport Committee report but timetable remains a concern
Bacta Admins December 21, 2023 Bacta has broadly welcomed the report on gambling regulation from the Culture Media and Sport Committee which was published on…
Record-breaking Bacta Convention raises the bar and ticks the boxes
Bacta Admins November 28, 2023 Bacta is reflecting on what many attendees regarded as being the most successful Annual Convention on record. A line-up of…
Gambling Commission will have strong presence as Andrew Rhodes delivers Convention keynote
Bacta Admins November 10, 2023 Bacta members will have a valuable opportunity to engage with the UK Gambling Commission when leading members of the Commission…
Kate Nicholls OBE will lead hospitality debate
Bacta Admins November 10, 2023 Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality and one of the industry’s most respected and influential voices, will be at the Bacta…
Political journalist to explore the changing landscape ahead of General Election
Bacta Admins November 10, 2023 ‘The state we are in and the State we will become – from now to the election’ is the title…
Bacta host Conservative MP Dame Caroline Dinenage
Bacta Admins October 27, 2023 The political engagement campaign to raise awareness of the issues and challenges facing bacta members saw the trade association host…
Harkers Amusements and Bingo take centre stage in MP’s winning Seaside Selfie
Bacta Admins August 17, 2023 Dr James Davies, the Conservative MP representing the Vale of Clwyd was the winner of the Parliamentary Seaside Selfie, social…
Bacta provides evidence to Treasury Select Committee into banking provisions for members
Bacta Admins August 14, 2023 Bacta the trade association representing the UK amusements and low stake gambling industry has contacted the UK government expressing its…
Bacta hosts Gambling Minister
Bacta Admins August 8, 2023 Bacta took another opportunity to put the UK industry’s case for the implementation of a fair and progressive regulatory framework…
Research shows that 50/50 ratio will reduce machine numbers and help the environment
Bacta Admins July 10, 2023 The introduction of a 50/50 machine ratio which is one of the key proposals contained in the Government’s White Paper…
White to give evidence to Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Bacta Admins June 29, 2023 Bacta Chief Executive John White will be setting-out the impact of the Gambling Reform White Paper on land-based gambling entertainment businesses when…
Novomatic UK and MERKUR UK to host Gambling Minister at London venues
Bacta Admins June 29, 2023 Bacta will be demonstrating the industry in action when it welcomes the Gambling Minister, The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP,…
Bacta share gaming machine insights with sister associations the BBPA and UKHospitality
Bacta Admins June 23, 2023 In the latest example of cross-sector collaboration, the tripartite Machines Committee comprising bacta the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA)…
Bank of England to join Gambling Minister, Shadow Minister and gambling industry CEO’s at November’s Bacta Convention
Bacta Admins June 23, 2023 This year’s Bacta Convention (22nd November) is shaping up to be one of the most insightful of recent times with…
Andrew Rhodes, bacta Convention, Bank of England, Betting and Gaming Council, Bingo Association, Michael Dugher, Miles Baron
White Paper webinar provides invaluable insight and inspiration
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 Bacta has intensified its membership engagement programme
Bacta research members on 50/50 ratio and the impact of a mandatory levy
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 Bacta is working alongside policy advisors at DCMS to provide ‘at the coal face’ style evidence
Calls for progressive review to enhance economy
GB Media August 8, 2017 Contrary to recent speculation, the review of FOBT stakes has not…
PwC research shows industry’s economic contributions
GB Media June 30, 2017 The UK amusement and low stakes gaming industry has a story to tell…
Funstation host VIP ‘wish’ day and make £5,000 donation to Rays of Sunshine
Bacta Admins September 8, 2023 Funstation, the UK’s leading family leisure destination, extended its long-standing and generous support for children’s charity Rays of Sunshine hosting…
Whitehouse turn concept into reality as £10,000 Rays of Sunshine fundraiser gets set for the summer
Bacta Admins June 23, 2023 The ‘Have you spotted one yet’ social media campaign in support of ‘The £10,000 Plush Toy Fundraiser’ for bacta charity…
Brighton Palace Pier CEO receives industry award
GB Media October 5, 2017 Anne Martin has been recognised for her services to the amusements industry…
Now that’s Entertainment!
GB Media April 21, 2017 PwC research shows the central importance of ‘fun’ in the amusements proposition and why a progressive…
John Bollom highlights YGAM contributions as safer gambling charity celebrates 10th year
Bacta Admins April 4, 2024 As Bacta celebrates its 50th year, President John Bollom has expressed the trade association’s admiration and congratulations to safer gambling charity…
Paul Bellringer OBE opens bacta safer Gambling Hub
Bacta Admins February 2, 2024 Bacta was honoured to welcome the pioneer of safer gambling, Paul Bellringer OBE to open its Safer Gambling Hub at…
EAG showcase and bacta Safer Gambling Hub win high praise from Better Change Engagement Director
Bacta Admins February 2, 2024 There’s not much that Better Change Engagement Director Rob Mabbett doesn’t know about the gambling industry. Having previously worked for…
Rob Mabbett: “Most of the leading safer gambling organisations will be present at this year’s EAG.”
Bacta Admins January 8, 2024 In May 2023 Better Change announced the appointment of Rob Mabbett as its first Engagement Director. Rob has over a…
Whitehouse Leisure fundraising initiative breaks through £10,000 target ahead of EAG
Bacta Admins January 8, 2024 A charity fundraising initiative conceived in the lead-up to EAG 2023 has exceeded its ambitious five figure target ahead of…
Paul Bellringer OBE to open Bacta Safer Gambling Hub at EAG
Bacta Admins December 15, 2023 Over a quarter of a century ago Paul Bellringer OBE gained a National Lottery grant that enabled him to morph…
Bacta members get behind Safer Gambling Week
Bacta Admins November 10, 2023 Bacta members throughout the country will be promoting Safer Gambling Week the cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling taking place…
MERKUR praise for ‘outstanding’ bacta SR Exchange
Bacta Admins November 3, 2023 Tony Boulton, MERKUR UK’s Director of Public and Political Relations believes the 2023 Bacta Social Responsibility Exchange was a powerful…
‘Critically important’ SR Exchange will present a unique opportunity for consumer-facing staff
Bacta Admins October 27, 2023 Elizabeth Speed, Novomatic Group General Counsel and Chair of bacta’s Social Responsibility Committee previews the forthcoming SR Exchange and argues that SR and safer…
Industry invited to visit Rays of Sunshine on the bacta stand at ACOS
Bacta Admins October 16, 2023 Rays of Sunshine, bacta’s nominated charity will be present on the bacta stand at ACOSThe charity, which grants wishes to…
SR Exchange to provide consumer-facing staff with a tool-kit of practical insights to take back to their venues
Bacta Admins October 16, 2023 Real People: Real Insights is the theme adopted by bacta to preview the Association’s free to attend SR Exchange (31…
Gambling Commission and Pegasus ADR to feature on EAG Safer Gambling Hub
Bacta Admins October 16, 2023 EAG’s Safer Gambling Hub continues to go from strength to strength with confirmation that the UK Gambling Commission and the…
EAG Expo ’24 to put safer gambling front and centre stage
Bacta Admins September 25, 2023 Visitors attending the 2024 edition of EAG, Expo (16 – 18 January, ExCeL, London) will have the opportunity to access…
Bacta Charitable Trust supports members’ fundraising activities
Bacta Admins August 7, 2023 Campaigning charities the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) have joined a long list of deserving…
Research shows that 50/50 ratio will reduce machine numbers and help the environment
Bacta Admins July 10, 2023 The introduction of a 50/50 machine ratio which is one of the key proposals contained in the Government’s White Paper…
White to give evidence to Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Bacta Admins June 29, 2023 Bacta Chief Executive John White will be setting-out the impact of the Gambling Reform White Paper on land-based gambling entertainment businesses when…
Novomatic UK and MERKUR UK to host Gambling Minister at London venues
Bacta Admins June 29, 2023 Bacta will be demonstrating the industry in action when it welcomes the Gambling Minister, The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP,…
Whitehouse turn concept into reality as £10,000 Rays of Sunshine fundraiser gets set for the summer
Bacta Admins June 23, 2023 The ‘Have you spotted one yet’ social media campaign in support of ‘The £10,000 Plush Toy Fundraiser’ for bacta charity…
Bacta Summer Ball ‘tripping the light fandango’ in aid of the Charitable Trust
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 Bacta Charitable Trust Chairman Steve Hawkins is clearly an extremely accomplished fundraiser
Bacta hold pre-consultation consultation with DCMS
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 The White Paper’s pre-consultation consultation process has commenced
Bacta Golfers demonstrate what the industry is all about with £14,400 raised for good causes
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 The Bacta Golf Day celebrated its 21st anniversary in superb style with golfers, sponsors and guests
Bacta research members on 50/50 ratio and the impact of a mandatory levy
Bacta Admins June 19, 2023 Bacta is working alongside policy advisors at DCMS to provide ‘at the coal face’ style evidence
Bradbury to drive social responsibility commitment
GB Media November 18, 2017 Bacta has confirmed the promotion of Simon Bradbury to the newly created post of Head of Social Responsibility and Compliance.
Now that’s Entertainment!
GB Media April 21, 2017 PwC research shows the central importance of ‘fun’ in the amusements proposition and why a progressive…