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.
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.
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
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
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:
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:
Failure to meet compliance requirements can result in the removal of an operator’s Gambling Licence. To protect against this Bacta members receive:
Failure to meet compliance requirements can result in the removal of an operator’s Gambling Licence. To protect against this Bacta members receive:
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:
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:
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:
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:
New member discounts and services are coming soon.
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For more information on the benefits of joining Bacta please visit
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.