Lords on the warpath - could amendment pose a threat to AGCs?

A group of Lords are seeking to attach an amendment to a major crime bill which would give councils the power to deny licenses for all FOBTs, but do the wide-reaching powers pose a threat to AGCs? A group in the House of Lords is attempting to add a...
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BBC report attacks B3 gaming machines

The BBC has launched an alarming attack on gaming machines in bingo halls. A report for the Victoria Derbyshire programme, also hosted on the BBC News website, alleges that B3 machines are the cause of social harm, quoting two gambling addicts who cl...
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Sound Leisure founder named in Top 100 Manufacturers

Alan Black, founder of Sound Leisure, has been named as one of the top 100 manufacturers in the country. The Manufacturer Top 100 project, compiled by The Manufacturer magazine,  began in 2014 with an aim to dispel the myths surrounding the image o...
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TouchTunes invest 20% of resources on innovation, confirms CEO

CEO of TouchTunes, Charles Goldstuck, discusses the importance of innovation, the groundbreaking Playdium jukebox and the company’s new initiatives. Charles Goldstuck, former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bertelsmann Music Group (U....
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TouchTunes CEO outlines the smart approach to music

CEO of TouchTunes, Charles Goldstuck, discusses the UK jukebox industry, parallels between the UK and US markets and the albums he can’t live without. Charles Goldstuck is an entrepreneur, investor, and business operator, and is currently the Chai...
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Newcastle to host North East’s first Bongo Bingo rave night

The popular Bongo Bingo brand will be bringing its dance offs, rave music and $Hit prizes to Newcastle for the first time in December. Bongo Bingo, the raucous gaming night which has become popular across the country for its disruptive nature, will ...
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Innovative Technology think TiTo is the ticket

Innovative Technology has launched Live Ticket+, a system designed to be an all-in-one solution for operators wanting to implement TITO within their business. Innovative Technology has announced the launch of Live Ticket+, an integrated TiTo impleme...
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Concept goes enviromental at the seaside with one big ticket

Leeds based Concept Games has been designing One Big Ticket for seaside operators this summer, cutting out laborious ticket counting whilst also tackling a major environmental issue. Concept’s David Garforth explains: “I have always wanted to se...
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Helix Leisure’s Embed expands customer service offering

Helix Leisure’s Embed launches INSIGHT training platform to simplify daily operation for Embed’s customers. Embed, a subsidiary of the out-of-home entertainment company, Helix Leisure, has launched a new premium training platform. The INSIGHT...
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Toy Fair sells out exhibitor space ahead of time

The Toy Fair, the UK’s only dedicated annual toy, game and hobby trade show is set to take place between 24-26 January at London’s Olympia Grand and West Halls. Opening between 9am-6pm, the toy industry’s showcase welcomes more than 270 compan...
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Llandudno Pier owner “flabbergasted” at Pavilion plans

With the first images of the planned Llandudno Pier Pavilion made public, Pier owner Adam Williams has expressed his concerns about the site’s modern look. Llandudno Pier owner Adam Williams has said he is “flabbergasted” following the release...
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Proof of Age Standards Scheme changes structure following strategic review

The Proof of Age Standards Scheme confirms that it is now a Community Interest Company following a structural review. The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) which accredits UK proof of age card issuers to a standard endorsed by the Home Office, Sc...
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Batman Begins creates a new industry buzz

Access to the much sought after Batman license has allowed Astra to create a machine with huge walk-up appeal and the company are understandably excited about its prospects. Astra Games, part of the Novomatic UK group of companies, has secured one...
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BFG expand licensed offering with latest brace of games

An array of new features bolster the latest Cat C offerings from Bell-Fruit Games. The Bell-Fruit Group is currently testing two brand new offerings for the Cat C market. The first is Bell-Fruit Games’ DOND Red Rush, followed by sister company QPS...
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RLMS Sales: The Cat C specialist

RLMS Sales continues to lean on its unparalleled connections in the industry to deliver a portfolio of machines that its customers are keen to explore. In the ultra competitive Cat C arena, RLMS demonstrate that when it comes to delivering the right...
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Digital revolution? Not yet, says Stanhope

The ongoing question of whether the digital revolution is finally beginning to win the day against the supposed reel based dinosaurs is examined by Tim Stanhope, managing director of Leeds Leisure. “Firstly, I don’t think the word revolution can...
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Betcom and Blueprint - Making waves across sectors

Hot off the presses, the latest from Betcom and Blueprint is already in the field and with a track record of producing strong performing machines, the industry is waiting keenly to snap up whatever the two companies have to offer. Blueprint Machines...
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LAI Games to debut two new titles at IAAPA Expo 2016

Helix Leisure’s LAI Games has announced it will be revealing two new titles for 2017 at November’s IAAPA Expo. LAI Games, a subsidiary of Helix Leisure, will be exhibiting at this month’s IAAPA Expo and is set to debut two new titles from boot...
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EVO Air Hockey top the charts for SAM Leisure

Owner of SAM Leisure Gary Drage explains why the company’s newest range of EVO air hockey tables are proving so popular with operators. Amusements manufacturer SAM Leisure has been talking about the success of its newest range of EVO air hockey ta...
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Daytona set to return with eye-catching new cabinet and a raft of improved features

Daytona is returning to arcades, as Sega prepares to revive one of its best love racing franchises with an eye-catching new cabinet and a raft of improved features. Sega has announced that it is to relaunch a much-loved arcade classic in the form of...
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Bognor pier owners withdraw support for Lottery funding

The future of Bognor’s amusements soul has plunged into uncertainty after the attraction’s owners withdrew support for the Bognor Pier Trust’s Lottery funding campaign. Bognor Pier Trust has been forced to pull out of making a major bid for Lo...
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Cloud of confusion hangs over update to Irish gambling regulation

The obfuscated process of updating Ireland’s outmoded 1956 gaming act remains just that. The questions of what, how, when and worse still - if - remains. Why is Ireland finding it so difficult to sort itself out? The long-awaited update to what ca...
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ICE team set out transport plan for 2017 show

ICE organisers have provided detailed transport plan for visitors to the next show in February following the announcement of London Crossrail development closures. ICE organisers have moved swiftly to implement a logistics and communications plan fo...
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Comment: What does Brexit really mean?

While Nigel Farage threatens to lead 100,000 anti-EU supporters down to the Supreme Court, Edward Lowton ponders whether forcing the Government to state its terms is the worst thing that could have happened. While the Brexiteers are planning to marc...
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Businesses urged to get ready for new £1 coin

A new campaign has been launched to support retailers and other major businesses in preparation for the new £1 coin. Supporting the ‘Is your business ready?’ campaign is a new website, providing businesses with materials to help with the currenc...
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Crystal Display Systems to hold open Product Road Show

Crystal Display Systems announce open day to showcase the company’s latest products and services in Holborn, London. Crystal Display Systems (CDS) will be holding a one day event to promote their newest products at the ‘CDS Product Day’ at the...
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Tom Clarke speaks about JNC's first ever Open Week

Tom Clarke speaks about the popularity of JNC’s first ever Open Week, an event the company hope will establish itself as a regular on the coin-op calendar. JNC Sales has reported a successful turnout to its open week which ran from 31 October - 4 ...
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Crouch under fire in parliament as MPs press for Triennial update

With the Triennial Review under the limelight in Westminster, MPs round on the DCMS under secretary, and each other, in a chaotic debate over stakes and prizes. The under secretary of state for Culture Media and Sport fielded a series of slings in a...
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Britain’s AGCs confronted with the looming spectre of MLD

The Government will conclude a consultation on the implementation of the EU’s Fourth Money Laundering Directive this week which could have consequences for the UK’s gaming industry as a whole. Beware - the UK’s family run businesses will be fac...
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BBPA, SIBA and CAMRA publish ‘The Story of Beer Duty’

British Beer & Pub Association publish ‘The Story of Beer Duty’ discussing major turnaround for industry since abolishment of Beer Duty Escalator. The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced publication of ‘The Story of Bee...
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Playdium’s sleek navigation helps drive income, states Amusement Leisure

Amusement Leisure’s Paul Purcell highlights the importance of smart products like TouchTunes Playdium jukebox for the amusememt marketplace. One of the highlights of the consumer experience is the easy and intuitive way you navigate the screens an...
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Clip ‘n Climb reaches new heights with agreement for 100th centre

Sports company celebrate success with opening of its 100th Clip ‘n Climb centre ahead of further growth in 2017. Clip ‘n Climb, the attraction which was conceived in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2005, is poised to celebrate its 100th opening, sc...
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Gaming can’t contemplate a future without contactless – states Harding

Praesepe CEO, Nick Harding, explains his thoughts on contactless payments and the future of the gaming machine industry. Nick Harding, CEO of the UK AGC, Bingo Club and FEC operator, Praesepe, believes that any delay in being able to apply contactle...
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Gambling Commission issues forthright challenge to operators

The Gambling Commission’s Sarah Harrison calls to industry to aim higher in terms of consumer safety and social responsibility. The Gambling Commission is calling for operators to accelerate the pace at which they are putting consumers at the hear...
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New Family Entertainment Centre opens in Cleveleys

A new seafront family entertainment centre has opened on the site of Cleveleys’ Jubilee Leisure Park ice rink. Called Knuckleheads, it features a raft of coin-op amusements, including air hockey, pool tables and redemption machines with a full pri...
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Gulliver’s unveil plans for theme park on former Rotherham coal mine

Following two failed attempts by other companies at redeveloping a former coal mine in Rotherham, theme park operator Gulliver’s have submitted £37m plans to transform the site into a large children’s theme park. Plans have been submitted by th...
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Juniper Research - VR technology could be a booming coin-op sector by 2021

A new report from Juniper Research suggests that Virtual Reality technology could be a booming sector in the coin-op industry before 2021. Specialists in digital and gaming markets analysis, Juniper’s whitepaper covers all aspects of the global ga...
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Digital Centre to bring 'LED Revolution’ to IAAPA 2016

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Digital Centre will be showcasing technological breakthroughs when it returns to IAAPA in 2016. Leading coin-op and party rental booth supplier Digital Centre are inviting attendees to experience an 'LED Revolution
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LAI Games appoints Mirry Glavan as new MD

Australian amusement industry supplier LAI Games has positioned Mirry Glavan in newly-created MD role. Helix Leisure Group, the leading Out-of-Home entertainment supplier has announced Ms Mirry Glavan as the new Managing Director of its subsidiary c...
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Synergy is the key for EAG International and Visitor Attraction Expo

Swan Events’ Karen Cooke explains why staging EAG International and the Visitor Attraction Expo together is beneficial to all. Organisers of January’s EAG International and the co-located Visitor Attraction Expo (17-19 ExCeL, London) believe the...
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Pokerstars named as headline sponsors of Brazil Gaming Congress

Brazil Gaming Congress announces headlines sponsor ahead of November opening. Pokerstars have been confirmed as the headline sponsors of the forthcoming Brazil Gaming Congress (BgC) which opens on November 21. BgC will address a wide range of issues...
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IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 Boasts Largest Show Floor in Event History

November’s IAAPA Attractions Expo prepares to open its largest event since the exhibition began nearly 100 years ago. The 2016 edition of IAAPA Attractions Expo (Nov. 14-18, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florid) is set to be t...
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Jaybox challenge the standard business model

While repair and maintenance costs are an accepted eventuality in the coin-op industry, Jaybox has set out to challenge this perception with a product that is built to last.  Jukebox manufacturer Jaybox are challenging the standard business model b...
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Jens Möller strengthens the GeWeTe sales team

Jens Möller has joined cash-handling company GeWeTe, a subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group, on 1 November to strengthen its sales team. Jens Möller began his career at Nova Games, a former Gauselmann subsidiary, directly after completing his studie...
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Leisureplay MD heralds Playdium’s ‘game changing’ credentials

Marc Bird, Managing Director of jukebox specialists, Leisureplay, believes the introduction of the TouchTunes’ Playdium provides a valuable new selling opportunity for operators and will help to stimulate interest in pay-to-play in venue music and ...
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