Why join Bacta?

Status, reputation and influence

Since its formation in 1974 Bacta has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the industry protecting and promoting the business interests of its members.

Bacta is the leading trade body representing the land-based sector and membership is a hallmark of professionalism as well as a commitment to deliver the highest standards of socially responsible gambling entertainment.

Members are recognised by DCMS and the UK Gambling Commission as responsible operators who understand and discharge their obligations under the Gambling Act. 

Why join Bacta?

Status, reputation and influence

Since its formation in 1974 Bacta has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the industry protecting and promoting the business interests of its members.

Bacta is the leading trade body representing the land-based sector and membership is a hallmark of professionalism as well as a commitment to deliver the highest standards of socially responsible gambling entertainment.

Members are recognised by DCMS and the UK Gambling Commission as responsible operators who understand and discharge their obligations under the Gambling Act. 

Protecting and promoting the business interests of all our members. Become a member of Bacta.

Protecting and promoting the business interests of all our members. Become a member of Bacta.

Be part of the discussions!

Bacta has set-out a challenging shopping list of industry objectives
which members are encouraged to contribute to and help shape. The objectives include:

A government review of maximum stake and prize levels and the reintroduction of a regular mechanism similar to the Triennial

The introduction of modern payment methods on low-stake low prize gambling
entertainment machines

The earliest possible implementation of the reforms recommended in the White Paper

Be part of the discussions!

Bacta has set-out a challenging shopping list of industry objectives
which members are encouraged to contribute to and help shape. The objectives include:

A government review of maximum stake and prize levels and the reintroduction of a regular mechanism similar to the Triennial

The introduction of modern payment methods on low-stake low prize gambling
entertainment machines

The earliest possible implementation of the reforms recommended in the White Paper

Political engagement

Following the 2024 General Election, the House of Commons has welcomed 330 new MPs and Bacta is responsible for establishing a dialogue with all political parties. Bacta membership delivers:

  • Effective representation at the heart of government
  • Effective engagement with a community of external stakeholders
  • Ensuring Bacta’s voice is heard in all of the key debates impacting developments at the coast and on the high street

Political engagement

Following the 2024 General Election, the House of Commons has welcomed 330 new MPs and Bacta is responsible for establishing a dialogue with all political parties. Bacta membership delivers:

  • Effective representation at the heart of government
  • Effective engagement with a community of external stakeholders
  • Ensuring Bacta’s voice is heard in all of the key debates impacting developments at the coast and on the high street

Compliance

Failure to meet compliance requirements can result in the removal of an operator’s Gambling Licence. To protect against this Bacta members receive:

  • Comprehensive tool kits and templates to ensure members comply with the LCCP
  • Access to Bacta’s leading training packages covering everything required to ensure businesses are compliant with the law
  • Free access to Bacta’s MSO team to help with individual compliance issues plus an annual compliance verification
  • A multi-operator self-exclusion system allowing members to comply with the LCCP
  • Free Age Verification Testing
  • Annual compliance verification visit and free compliance verification check list

Compliance

Failure to meet compliance requirements can result in the removal of an operator’s Gambling Licence. To protect against this Bacta members receive:

  • Comprehensive tool kits and templates to ensure members comply with the LCCP
  • Access to Bacta’s leading training packages covering everything required to ensure businesses are compliant with the law
  • Free access to Bacta’s MSO team to help with individual compliance issues plus an annual compliance verification
  • A multi-operator self-exclusion system allowing members to comply with the LCCP
  • Free Age Verification Testing
  • Annual compliance verification visit and free compliance verification check list

Advice & support

Bacta’s team of industry professionals are available to assist and provide advice across all aspects of running a business in the amusement and low stake, low prize gambling entertainment sectors. These include:

  • Legal advice and support for England, Wales and Scotland
  • Free Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service
  • Crisis PR function and advice on how to engage with local and national media enquiries
  • Support and advice on how to deal with external stakeholders including Local Authorities, the Police and the Gambling Commission
  • The latest information on attacks against premises and the defrauding of machines

Advice & support

Bacta’s team of industry professionals are available to assist and provide advice across all aspects of running a business in the amusement and low stake, low prize gambling entertainment sectors. These include:

  • Legal advice and support for England, Wales and Scotland
  • Free Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service
  • Crisis PR function and advice on how to engage with local and national media enquiries
  • Support and advice on how to deal with external stakeholders including Local Authorities, the Police and the Gambling Commission
  • The latest information on attacks against premises and the defrauding of machines

Networking

Bacta is a community of businesses and personalities encompassing intergenerational SME’s and large international operations. Bacta provides an unrivalled opportunity to engage with colleagues at events including:

  • The Annual Bacta Convention
  • Bacta’s Social Responsibility Exchange
  • The EAG Expo held each January at ExCeL London
  • Charity events including the Bacta Summer Ball and the Bacta Golf Tournament
  • Meetings of the Bacta Gaming Council and Bacta Amusement Council
  • Bacta bodies such as the Social Responsibility Committee and the Technical Standards Committee

Networking

Bacta is a community of businesses and personalities encompassing intergenerational SME’s and large international operations. Bacta provides an unrivalled opportunity to engage with colleagues at events including:

  • The Annual Bacta Convention
  • Bacta’s Social Responsibility Exchange
  • The EAG Expo held each January at ExCeL London
  • Charity events including the Bacta Summer Ball and the Bacta Golf Tournament
  • Meetings of the Bacta Gaming Council and Bacta Amusement Council
  • Bacta bodies such as the Social Responsibility Committee and the Technical Standards Committee

Member discounts and services

New member discounts and services are coming soon.
Watch this space.

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Member discounts and services

New member discounts and services are coming soon.
Watch this space.

For more information on the benefits of joining Bacta please visit

Protecting and promoting the business interests of all our members. Become a member of Bacta.

Protecting and promoting the business interests of all our members. Become a member of Bacta.