Pub body calls for rise in Cat C stakes and prize

BBPA Responds to Latest Government Review of Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the Government’s consultation on gaming machines and social responsibility proposals, and has called on the Government to ensure that Category C amusement machines (also known as fruit machines) in pubs remain attractive to customers, so that they continue to form a vital revenue stream for Britain’s pubs. In a detailed response, the BBPA is calling for the Government to allow a modest rise in stakes and prizes for pub machines. The BBPA is also calling for an [ ]
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Pub body calls for rise in Cat C stakes and prize

BBPA Responds to Latest Government Review of Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the Government’s consultation on gaming machines and social responsibility proposals, and has called on the Government to ensure that Category C amusement machines (also known as fruit machines) in pubs remain attractive to customers, so that they continue to form a vital revenue stream for Britain’s pubs. In a detailed response, the BBPA is calling for the Government to allow a modest rise in stakes and prizes for pub machines. The BBPA is also calling for an [ ] The post Pub body calls for rise in Cat C stakes and prize appeared first on Coinslot.
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Peter Davies’ Playdium Picks

After going One Step Beyond with Second City Leisure’s Andrew Jones, this week Playdium Picks Says Relax with Peter Davies, managing director of Gamestec Playnation Group, as he straps on his air guitar, turns up the speakers and brings out his rebellious side. Davies began his career in the gaming industry with Music Hire Group back in 1989 working in account and product management roles before progressing into senior management. Senior roles held include Sales Director at BWB and Vivid Gaming (both Barcrest Group companies), Product Development Director at Barcrest Group, Business Development Director at Games Media and latterly [ ] The post Peter Davies’ Playdium Picks appeared first on Coinslot.
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SB Machines presents a ride for all seasons

SB Machines, purveyors of the finest quality Italian children’s rides, will showcase a range of head-turning new products at EAG which, they predict, will reflect a fresh approach to destination family entertainment across the UK arcade sector. Visitors to this week’s show will discover the much anticipated Train Carousel ride with video, described by SB as having “wow factor in spades”. It will be joined by the interactive Scooby Doo ride, a licensed product that squeezes masses of entertainment into just a small footprint, enabling it to be slotted into the tightest of locations. The company will also present [ ] The post SB Machines presents a ride for all seasons appeared first on Coinslot.
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Simon Barff: Expanding the Blueprint footprint

With its game content well established in the pub sector, Simon Barff, managing director at Blueprint Gaming faces the questions and explains how increasing uptake in the bingo and AGC market is shaping an exciting 2018 for the company. Coinslot: How was 2017 for Blueprint? Simon Barff: Blueprint had a great year in 2017, strengthening our position as the leading supplier of digital Category C games into the UK pub retail sector with King of Games – a trend that we know is set to continue into 2018. In addition, we are seeing a greater takeup of digital product [ ] The post Simon Barff: Expanding the Blueprint footprint appeared first on Coinslot.
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Ireland’s Gambling Control Bill needs update after four-year hiatus, government says

The Irish Minister of State has reiterated that change is coming for the country’s gambling industry, but how many times have stakeholders heard that claim? The process of change in Ireland’s gambling legislation continues to drag on at a glacial pace, with seemingly little evidence to show that the government is ready to press the accelerator pedal just yet. Instead, the industry faces another amendment to the 2013 Gambling Control Bill which will see the introduction of an independent regulatory body. The original recommendation contained within the bill was that an industry watchdog be set up within the Justice [ ] The post Ireland’s Gambling Control Bill needs update after four-year hiatus, government says appeared first on Coinslot.
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Video and VR make waves at the Docklands

Advanced technology has enabled increased creativity at this year’s EAG in the form of new virtual reality, video games and video redemption in which water is making a real splash. While the amusements industry often comes under challenge from in-home entertainment, when it comes to advancing technology, this year’s EAG has answered back in a big way: “We can do it better”. Indeed, the video and virtual reality pieces on display at 2018’s show have been extremely popular with visitors, from Bandai Namco’s immersive virtual reality unit Mayan Adventure, to Harry Levy’s six player VR Family simulator. “We’ve [ ] The post Video and VR make waves at the Docklands appeared first on Coinslot.
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