London Resort spending tops £45m amid delays

Leaked emails have revealed the total extent of spending so far on the proposed London Resorts theme park as delays continue to mire the project. A £45m spend before a spade has dug up the first piece of mud is equally concerning. Outlays on London Resort theme park plans have now exceeded £45m as a raft of delays and land disputes continue to mire the project in controversy. A companies house financial filing has revealed an operating loss of £10.2m for London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) in 2016 alone. Leaked emails have also brought to light yet a [ ] The post London Resort spending tops £45m amid delays appeared first on Coinslot.
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Virtual reality arcade enters the heart of Bristol city

Bristol has embraced the rise of virtual reality gaming with the opening of VR Star in the city’s Cabot Circus shopping centre. Opened on 15 December with content by Manchester- based VR innovators Immotion, the arcade is the largest VR centre in the UK. “If you have only ever experienced VR at home or a quick demo in a shop, then you are going to be blown away by our platforms,” said Arek Antoniak, operations manager of VR Star. “They engage all your senses to create something that is genuinely immersive and thrilling.” The arcade features Moto and Racer [ ] The post Virtual reality arcade enters the heart of Bristol city appeared first on Coinslot.
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BBPA appoints Fullers boss as new chairman

The British Beer and Pub Association has appointed Simon Emeny, chief executive of Fullers as its new chairman. He will be succeeding David Forde, managing director of Heineken UK. Emeny has served on the BBPA board since 2015 and takes his new role at a time when the British pub industry is facing a period of economic uncertainty and regulatory turbulence. “I am delighted to be taking on this role. Industry-wide issues have never been more important in our sector as we pace the pressures of high taxation and the upcoming challenges of Brexit,” he said. The outgoing Forde [ ] The post BBPA appoints Fullers boss as new chairman appeared first on Coinslot.
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New owner of Norfolk family attraction Pettitts aims for seasonal expansion

Michael Abbott, the new owner of Pettitts Animal Adventure Park in Reedham, is aiming for the perfect balance: building on the successful formula of the park, while opening it up to much brighter future. The new owner of a popular family attraction in the heart of the Norfolk Broads has a rather special affection for his latest purchase and is planning to build on the successful formula that has made it a firm family favourite. Michael Abbott, who bought Pettitts Animal Adventure Park in Reedham last week, is better suited than most to understand what attracts visitors to the [ ] The post New owner of Norfolk family attraction Pettitts aims for seasonal expansion appeared first on Coinslot.
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SG Gaming launches Equinox terminal range

Following months of research and development SG Gaming has announced the launch of its brand new terminal range, Equinox. The new range claims to provide customers with a terminal that can be modified to the specific needs of individual venues. The signature Equinox Multi-Player Special is made up of multiple player units which each host a 55” curve feature screen above a 32” player screen,offering the ultimate 4K playing experience. The new terminal is adaptable and can be used as a single player variant that is suitable for venues challenged with limited floor space, and multiple terminals can [ ] The post SG Gaming launches Equinox terminal range appeared first on Coinslot.
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Scottish bingo hall to close in new year

Peterhead’s Gala Bingo Hall is to close its doors in the new year, after the building and adjoining nightclub, Drummers Bar, were sold at auction to a private buyer. A spokeswoman for Gala said: “The decision to sell the club has not been an easy one, and does not in anyway reflect on the performance of our management team and colleagues at the club, as they have delivered a first class service to our customers over the years.” Gala said that while the last day of trading will be on 3 January, a final event will be held to [ ] The post Scottish bingo hall to close in new year appeared first on Coinslot.
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WHO considers classifying gaming addiction as “disorder”

Efforts to tackle gaming addiction received a significant boost after the World Health Organisation (WHO) included “gaming disorder” in a draft classification paper. The addictive qualities of video games have been subject to debate amongst health experts and psychologists for more than a decade. Although still in draft form, the WHO’s 2018 International Classification of Diseases includes gaming disorder under the broader category of “disorders due to addictive behaviors.” The organisation listed three conditions that would classify an individual as suffering from gaming disorder: Impaired control over the game; increasing priority given to gaming to the extent that [ ] The post WHO considers classifying gaming addiction as disorder appeared first on Coinslot.
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Barry Island wheel to make comeback

Henry Danter and the Vale of Glamorgan Council have had their moments and they’re not always good. The latest dispute saw an iconic ferris wheel recently dismantled by the family because of council objections. The restoration of the attraction is back on the cards thanks to some careful diplomacy, which is very handy considering Danter’s Pleasure Park is of major importance to the economy and social fabric of Barry Island. Barry Island’s Pleasure Park will soon see the return of its iconic ferris wheel after a council dispute earlier in the year saw its premature closing. Park owner, [ ] The post Barry Island wheel to make comeback appeared first on Coinslot.
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Growth in young people’s gambling experiences coming from outside industry

Twelve percent of children in Great Britain between 11-15 gambled in the week prior to being asked, Gambling Commission statistics show, although the regulator also stated that many gambling experiences are coming from outside the industry. The highest percentage of young gamblers in any one industry activity was five percent, with the National Lottery, private bets, and fruit machines the most common in the age bracket. The fruit machine category included pubs and clubs, but also arcades, raising the question of whether the 11 to 15-year-olds from the survey knew the regulatory definition of a fruit machine,or whether it [ ] The post Growth in young people’s gambling experiences coming from outside industry appeared first on Coinslot.
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EAG seminar programme to “deliver real benefit to business”

This year’s EAG & VAE Seminar Programme, scheduled for the EAG International and Visitor Attraction Expo at ExCel London, 16-18 January promises to be one of the most wide ranging and comprehensive staged during the annual event. Presented by trade association Bacta, the seminars will cover an array of topics of key import to the amusements and leisure sector and delivers an element which show organiser Karen Cooke is particularly proud. She explained: “We’ve managed to engage some really interesting speakers on a diverse range of subjects. The show’s appeal is broader than at the outset, with more visitors [ ] The post EAG seminar programme to “deliver real benefit to business” appeared first on Coinslot.
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Tonbridge AGC brings future classics in among old favourites

Selling a machine to the film company responsible for Sheridan Smith’s next production, Mr P’s Classic Amusements has had a busy and successful start to December, which also saw the introduction of Electrocoin’s Monte Carlo Cat C among an array of classic slots. Following a December influx of machines, Mr P’s Classic Amusements’ arcade in Tonbridge is now home to Electrocoin’s new Monte Carlo digital Cat C, with the operator impressed by its“progressive pots”and“amazing hidden wins”. Keen users of Facebook, owners Dave and Amelia Douglas took to their company page to tell players who they fondly call s“nudgers” [ ] The post Tonbridge AGC brings future classics in among old favourites appeared first on Coinslot.
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High stakes: GVC to buy Ladbrokes Coral for a potential £4bn

GVC is set to buy Ladbrokes Coral in a game-changing deal for the UK betting industry. Should the acquisition go ahead, shareholders in GVC which owns the Bwin, Sportingbet and Foxy Bingo brands will hold 53.5 percent of the combined group. Ladbrokes Coral chair John Kelly said: “Ladbrokes Coral board believes that the proposed combination with GVC accelerates our strategy to improve the customer experience, drive faster online growth and build a more diverse and extensive international portfolio of businesses.” The move comes after the government said it would put a yet-to-be-decided cap on stakes for FOBT [ ] The post High stakes: GVC to buy Ladbrokes Coral for a potential £4bn appeared first on Coinslot.
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Hastings Pier must take “more commercial approach” Brighton Pier bosses say

Opening to the public in April 2016, winning Pier of the Year and the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2017, then entering administration last month, Hastings Pier has a strong momentum. But it will need to change its business model to survive, according to potential buyers. The Brighton Pier Group has revealed the strategy it could adopt were it to take on the troubled Hastings Pier. Confirming that there were “no developments at the moment,” BPG’s chief operating officer Anne Ackford, née Martin, said that the pier, which entered into administration last month after failing to secure the [ ] The post Hastings Pier must take “more commercial approach” Brighton Pier bosses say appeared first on Coinslot.
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Electrocoin shooting for the stars with sci-fi film pinball machines at EAG

Electrocoin will arrive at EAG 2018 with a host of products and new developments of existing lines for the Single Site, AGC’s and FEC Sectors. Stern Pinball will as ever have a presence at EAG, displaying the new Star Wars Pinball machine. “This game has an enormous appeal,” said Electrocoin’s John Stergides. “We expect it to be one of the most popular pinball machines for some time.” Making its UK debut at EAG, Stern will also present the new Guardians of the Galaxy Pinball machine which is expected to have huge appeal. EAG will also see the launch [ ] The post Electrocoin shooting for the stars with sci-fi film pinball machines at EAG appeared first on Coinslot.
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Industry Icon receives the HD treatment

National distribution specialist RLMS Sales has a new offering from Project that revitalises one of the industry’s most popular low stake gaming machines, bringing new features and enhancements whilst keeping the same gameplay that made the original machine so successful. Launching at EAG 2018 Project’s Free Play 500 HD is all set to build on the original Free Play 500’s iconic status. Cat B3 game Free Play 500 HD is presented in the Project 100 Series cabinet and is built on the robust and reliable Innocore technology. It has a fixed £1 stake with enhanced HD graphics, comes fitted [ ] The post Industry Icon receives the HD treatment appeared first on Coinslot.
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Schmidt to gain all shares in BALLY WULFF

In a major corporate shake-up, the owner of Schmidt Group has announced plans to calve up assets. Ulrich Schmidt is expected to separate his company’s Entertainment and Fitness division (SCHMIDT Gruppe Entertainment, FitX), from its Development and Production (BALLY WULFF) division. Schmidt will give all shares in the Entertainment and Fitness division to his family and receive all shares in BALLY WULFF in return, which the family had bought in 2008. “I view the great success of our new LUX generation and the excellent conversions to TR 5 at BALLY WULFF as testimonials of our success in the German [ ] The post Schmidt to gain all shares in BALLY WULFF appeared first on Coinslot.
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JNC taking amusements solutions to London for EAG & VAE

JNC Sales has continued to develop their comprehensive range of new and used amusement machines and EAG & VAE is the perfect opportunity to present these to their domestic and international customers. As well as a strong mixture of used machines at great prices, from the classic NASCAR twin video game to the ever popular Keymaster redemption machine, JNC will also be demonstrating a taste of some of their latest releases. The new three-seater Happy Bus is widely expected to be one of the most popular kiddie rides in 2018, whilst Aqua Dash (the latest linkable ride from the [ ] The post JNC taking amusements solutions to London for EAG & VAE appeared first on Coinslot.
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SIS chairman departs for William Hill

The Board of Sports Information Services (SIS) today announced the departure of its chairman, Roger Devlin, with effect from 31 January, 2018. Devlin had taken the helm for nine years, and is set to become chairman at William Hill. In a statement, the SIS’s board offered its “congratulations to Mr Devlin, and looks forward to continuing to work with him in his new role at William Hill.” The SIS has already started the search for a new chair, with plans to make an announcement in the New Year. The post SIS chairman departs for William Hill appeared first on Coinslot.
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Gambling Business Group endorse ICE consumer protection zone

Cross-sector strategic body, the Gambling Business Group, whose members account for a majority share of gross gaming yield, has given its full backing to the introduction of the Consumer Protection Zone, which has been announced for ICE London 2018 (6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK). The Consumer Protection Zone will feature a mix of commercial and non-commercial organisations involved in the delivery of social responsibility, harm minimisation, education and treatment initiatives in relation to problem gambling. Peter Hannibal, CEO of the Gambling Business Group and a trustee of The Gordon Moody Association, said: “When the Gambling Business Group hosts [ ] The post Gambling Business Group endorse ICE consumer protection zone appeared first on Coinslot.
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Brighton Palace Pier owner reveals interest in Hastings Pier acquisition

The owner of Brighton Palace Pier has revealed that his company is interested in adding the troubled Hastings Pier to its portfolio. Luke Johnson, chairman of private equity house Risk Capital Partners LLP and The Brighton Pier Group PLC, said he had already begun the process of exploring a bid for the award-winning south coast attraction. The charity that operates Hastings Pier entered into administration last month after failing to secure the £800,000 required to fund it through to 2021. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme last week, Johnson said: “I have spoken to the administrator, and [ ] The post Brighton Palace Pier owner reveals interest in Hastings Pier acquisition appeared first on Coinslot.
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RLMS: Gaming machines crucial to social experience

The increasing prominence of gaming machines within bingo halls has come hand in hand with the game’s overall maturation. Coinslot spoke to Tony Glanville, managing director at RLMS Sales, about his considerable experience within the sector and the future of the market going into 2018. Coinslot: How have you viewed the growth of machine gaming in the bingo market? Tony Glanville: Gaming machines have played significant role in the success of bingo halls ever since the restriction on machine numbers changed and the bingo environment moved away from the old converted cinema type venues to the purpose built flat floor [ ] The post RLMS: Gaming machines crucial to social experience appeared first on Coinslot.
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Dawn Clarke’s Playdium Picks

After a lesson in Cerco dancing and the issue of having too much of a beloved song with Simon Thomas, Playdium Picks spoke with Dawn Clarke, Head of Electronic Leisure at Mitchell & Butlers, about the power of feel-good music, Jon Bon Jovi and the not-so-hot trend of the Running Man dance! Dawn has grown up in the machine industry, having started out aged just 17 working for Rank Leisure Machine Services as a Customer Services Clerk on an Apprenticeship scheme. Through dedication, hard work and a passion for the industry, she climbed the ranks in the industry [ ] The post Dawn Clarke’s Playdium Picks appeared first on Coinslot.
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Kossway provide plaudits for Playdium

Playdium, the game changing jukebox launched by Touch- Tunes in the UK last year, is having a positive impact on the fortunes of the country’s members’ clubs according to the latest feedback from leading operator Kossway. Rob Hill at Kossway believes the Playdium has raised the bar in terms of both the role of pay- to-play music within members’ clubs and the impact it is having on cash box income. Rob told Coinslot: “Over the past few months we have replaced a number of older jukeboxes in our social clubs with the Playdium. “The clubs have been delighted [ ] The post Kossway provide plaudits for Playdium appeared first on Coinslot.
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Hollywood Bowl customers ’embrace Embed’ following Bandai Namco installation

Customers at the newly refurbished Hollywood Bowl, Oxford are embracing the cashless revolution with enthusiasm following the installation of the latest Embed Cashless system which has been completed on time and on budget by Bandai Namco Services. The 50 machine venue, which features a range of equipment including video, redemption, pool, prize and sports games, underwent a seamless installation of the Embed system which was completed on 6 November. Hollywood Bowl’s Mark Francis confirmed: “The move to cashless at the newly refurbished Hollywood Bowl Oxford is an important step in understanding more about our customers and their favourite games. [ ] The post Hollywood Bowl customers embrace Embed following Bandai Namco installation appeared first on Coinslot.
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Project to launch of B3 and Cat C compendiums for EAG

Project has confirmed that it will be using January’s EAG as the platform to unveil two compendium’s housed in the company’s new V23 cabinet. The compendiums comprise the 27 game B3, Monte Carlo and 5 Star Games, an 11 game Category C offering. Explaining Project’s latest game developments debuting at EAG, managing director Tony Boulton said: “Delivering player choice is at the very top of our agenda as the domestic industry looks forward to its showcase event at ExCeL. “The B3 Monte Carlo and the Cat C, 5 Star Games are the first compendiums to be housed in [ ] The post Project to launch of B3 and Cat C compendiums for EAG appeared first on Coinslot.
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SUZOHAPP to highlight its innovations at ICE

SUZOHAPP will be showcasing the solutions alongside components and spare parts at the upcoming ICE, taking place 6-8 February at London’s ExCel. SUZOHAPP is focused on creating technology that will lead the gaming industry toward tomorrow’s solutions. With over sixty years of experience in the component business, SUZOHAPP will show to both manufacturers and operators what they are looking for. The expert sales and support team will advise visitors on the best products to fit their needs. Cash handling equipment is a prominent offering in the SUZOHAPP portfolio and a broad range of components will be showcased at ICE. [ ] The post SUZOHAPP to highlight its innovations at ICE appeared first on Coinslot.
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Mini Golf set for maxi-growth with Brighton Pier Group investment

Brighton Pier Group will purchase mini-golf operator Lethington Leisure as retail centres see the power of amusements to attract customers. Brighton Pier Group has announced it will acquire Lethington Leisure, the owners of Paradise Island Adventure Golf in a £10.5m deal. The Brighton-based company will purchase the six-strong minigolf chain as part of a strategy to increase footfall in established retail areas. “Shopping centres need to drive traffic because of online shopping,” said BPG chairman Luke Johnson. “Increasingly I think shopping centres will become leisure centres too.” BPG is the first public company to invest in the mini [ ] The post Mini Golf set for maxi-growth with Brighton Pier Group investment appeared first on Coinslot.
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Labour launches its own review into gambling

After backing a £2 maximum stake on FOBTs and expressing concern towards sports betting advertising, the Labour Party has launched a review into NHS treatment of addiction. After learning the government does not know how many problem gamblers are being treated by the NHS, Labour has launched its own review into the treatment of gambling addiction with a focus on FOBTs and the normalisation of sports betting among children. Indeed, in a week where the Gambling Commission urged the amusements industry to “stop throwing stones”, hard-objects continued to fly in the bookmakers direction. Labour’s review comes after deputy [ ] The post Labour launches its own review into gambling appeared first on Coinslot.
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John White: “The problem is B2’s maximum stake, not those who want to solve it.”

After attending the GambleAware harm minimisation conference last week, Bacta CEO John White disagreed with criticisms directed at those supporting the campaign to reduce the £100 maximum stake on FOBTs. Following criticism of the FOBT stake reduction campaign at GambleAware’s harm minimisation conference, CEO of Bacta John White has responded by saying: “The problem is B2’s maximum stake, not those who want to solve it”. This came after Kate Lampard, chair of GambleAware, called the trade association’s contribution to the wide-spread campaign against FOBTs an “internecine turf war”. Her comments were echoed by Tim Miller, executive director of [ ] The post John White: “The problem is B2’s maximum stake, not those who want to solve it.” appeared first on Coinslot.
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New pinball club with 40 machines to open in Croydon

A large pinball club featuring machines dating back to 1936, and modern day versions such as The Simpsons and Game of Thrones, is to open in Croydon. Matt Vince, one of ten pinball machine enthusiasts behind Flip Out London, said: “Pinball is having a real resurgence. A lot of the younger generation are interested. They have pinball games on their phones, and they want to play the real thing.” Croydon,too,appears to be having somewhat of an entertainment boom of late, with a new VR venue and new amusement arcade popping up recently. With a variety of new amusements and [ ] The post New pinball club with 40 machines to open in Croydon appeared first on Coinslot.
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ENADA 2018 expands coin op focus

The organisers of ENADA Rimini have revealed they will be running a new coin-op focused show alongside the 2018 iteration of the event. The first Rimini Amusement Show will take place in the titular expo centre on 14-16 March and is being held in collaboration with the Italian Trade Association of Coin-Op Operators. Between the two events there will be full showings of games, technologies and services from the most important Italian and foreign companies, covering amusement arcades to bingo halls. Rimini Amusement Show will feature three important focuses: the ‘Academy’ section, with training and updating meetings for [ ] The post ENADA 2018 expands coin op focus appeared first on Coinslot.
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Industry veteran Teddy Clark dies

One of the best-known UK seaside operators, Teddy Clark, died on Tuesday 28 November, aged 81. Originally a member of a travelling showman family, Teddy was in the amusements industry at Withernsea on the English east coast, from his earliest years. His family stopped travelling in the late 1950s and with his father, Teddy set up a small arcade at Skipsea near Withernsea. Teddy shortly afterwards opened his own location in Withernsea. He grew his business, under Teddy’s Amusements over the years until it encompassed 30 seaside arcades and adult gaming centres. Son William joined him and helped [ ] The post Industry veteran Teddy Clark dies appeared first on Coinslot.
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Comment: The future of land-based venues

In an excerpt from his Bacta Convention speech, Dan Waugh of Regulus Partners highlights the challenges facing land-based gambling venues, looking at global trends across the globe to determine the best cause of action for arcade operators. The position that land-based is in is not good with the exception of a few London operators,and at the moment it looks pretty structural.There is a declining consumer demand in land-based gambling,and increasing regulatory costs,and that’s not a good place to be. The outcome of the government review for land-based in general is not going to be good, because we know [ ] The post Comment: The future of land-based venues appeared first on Coinslot.
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MPs renew calls for reduction in tourism VAT

A group of MPs have tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament, renewing calls for the chancellor to reduce Tourism VAT to five percent. Stephen Lloyd, Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne in East Sussex, tabled the motion, which has been co-sponsored by several other MPs including Caroline Lucas, Jim Shannon, Sammy Wilson, and Dr Philippa Whitford. Speaking about the motion, Lloyd said: “The tourism industry lies at the heart of the British economy. But what the UK visitor economy urgently needs is to become more competitive relative to its European counterparts. “That means reducing the damagingly high rate [ ] The post MPs renew calls for reduction in tourism VAT appeared first on Coinslot.
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Crowdfunding raises £466,000 to save Brighton’s seafront terraces

A crowdfunding campaign has raised £466,000 to help save Brighton’s Victorian seafront arches. Madeira Terrace, a Grade II-listed structure running half a mile along the seafront, has been closed to the public after falling into disrepair. But a crowdfunding scheme initiated by the city council has seen local residents, businesses, and celebrities help raise £45,000 more than the original target. Council leader Warren Morgan said: “We’re looking forward to seeing the area returned to its former glory, with the iconic arches restored.” When launching the campaign in summer, Brighton and Hove City Council said it was “calling on [ ] The post Crowdfunding raises £466,000 to save Brighton’s seafront terraces appeared first on Coinslot.
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B2s bring in more than £1.8bn for bookies as ABB threaten shop closures

As FOBTs reach record highs of gross gambling yield and amusements venues continue to close at a faster rate than betting shops, Malcolm George of the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) makes a economic plea for sympathy. For the bookmakers, the gross gambling yield of FOBTs increased 3.2 percent to just over £1.8bn between April 2016 and March 2017, according to Gambling Commission statistics. Despite this rise to record heights, Malcolm George, chief executive of the ABB, was quick to turn attention onto the four percent venue decrease for betting shops. “The pace at which betting shops are [ ] The post B2s bring in more than £1.8bn for bookies as ABB threaten shop closures appeared first on Coinslot.
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RGA urge funding levy to combat problem gambling

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has urged the government to change how it funds anti-problem gambling measures, calling the current system “unfit for purpose”. The association wants a statutory levy introduced to replace the current system in which gambling companies voluntarily funding research into problem gambling, adding that a levy would ensure the National Responsible Gambling Strategy is properly funded. Clive Hawkswood, the RGA s chief executive, said: “A statutory levy will ensure the right funds are raised in a fair and open process and, crucially, that they are allocated in a way that is transparent, independent, and achieves measurable [ ] The post RGA urge funding levy to combat problem gambling appeared first on Coinslot.
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Council takes hardline on care home bingo

A group of care home residents have had their bingo sessions shut down after the council accused them of running an “illegal gambling den”. Residents at Harry Taylor House in Redditch, Worcestershire, would chip in £1 each and play twice a week with the small winnings sometimes going towards funding the next session’s tea and cakes. Maureen Price, 76, told Metro: “It’s stupid, we only play for peanuts. It’s disappointing that they put a stop to it.” The game has become a hub of the community at the care home, running for 38 years and providing a [ ] The post Council takes hardline on care home bingo appeared first on Coinslot.
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Fresh attempt to bring casinos to Belfast

Belfast City Council is to start a public consultation on plans to bring the country’s first casino to the capital, ahead of discussions over licensing law changes. A consultation document has been drafted and is to circulate 11 December to 5 March. This follows the introduction of a motion last month that aims to update laws governing gaming practices in the city. City Councilman Jim McVeigh was the driving force behind the motion and claims that a casino development could bring in around £300m to the area. “The size is huge, both financially and physically, the jobs would be [ ] The post Fresh attempt to bring casinos to Belfast appeared first on Coinslot.
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AGC machine revenue bucks shrinking industry trend

With the continued reduction in amusements venues over the last 6 months, FECs and bingo halls have seen an overall fall in gross gambling yield. AGCs, however, have kept machine revenues on the rise with a strong performance from Cat C and B3. Adult gaming centres increased gross gambling yield by 1.6 percent over-all from the period April 2016 to March 2017, as Cat C and B3 machine revenue continued growth for the fourth year running. Indeed, B3 machine revenue was up 10.2 percent on the same period a year prior, rising from £175.1m to £193.1m, and Cat C [ ] The post AGC machine revenue bucks shrinking industry trend appeared first on Coinslot.
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Jeremy Corbyn pledges seaside support

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has extolled the virtues of Britain’s coastal resorts at the first of a series of visits to the UK’s historical holidaying hotspots. Starting the tour in Southend with Holly Lynch, shadow minister for coastal communities, Corbyn outlined his party’s plans for seaside industries and regional tourism post-Brexit and how they would do best to reverse the negative policies implemented by the current Tory regime. Corbyn commented: “Seaside towns hold a special place in our country s history but they have been left behind by the Conservatives. Instead of being neglected and starved of investment, our [ ] The post Jeremy Corbyn pledges seaside support appeared first on Coinslot.
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Mecca to launch bingo-themed mini-cruise

Mecca Bingo has teamed up with P&O Ferries to launched “the world’s first” bingo-themed mini-cruise this February. The ship will set sail from Hull to Amsterdam, giving passengers a full day in the Dutch capital upon arrival. On board, Mecca is offering its Bonkers Bingo, a more proactive and rowdy spin on the traditional pastime, where players are encouraged to “shout along to the new modern bingo calls, cheer on the lucky winners and raise their daubers in the air for the DJ”, the company said in a statement. “It really is Mecca ahoy for bingo fans as we [ ] The post Mecca to launch bingo-themed mini-cruise appeared first on Coinslot.
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GVC in talks to buy Ladbrokes Coral

In an move that could turn Ladbrokes Coral into a company worth nearly £4bn, the UK betting giant is in “detailed” talks for a takeover by online competitor GVC. Under the proposals, GVC which owns the Bwin and Sportingbet brands would hold 53.5 percent of the combined group. The move could lead the biggest shake up of the UK betting industry since, well, Ladbrokes merged with Coral last year. The talks come after the government’s Triennial Review proposed a cut on the size of stakes gamblers can make on FOBTs from £100 to potentially £2. Fearing a [ ] The post GVC in talks to buy Ladbrokes Coral appeared first on Coinslot.
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Machine sales up five percent as digital software soars

The gross value of sales for new machines sold in the amusements industry increased five percent, with Cat D (cash) and B3 experiencing significant increases. The most dramatic rises, however, came from software sales in categories B3A and B4. A total of 21,391 new amusements machines were sold between April 2016 and March 2017, according to the latest Gambling Commission statistics. This marks a five percent increase on last year s sales,and is accompanied by a 2.5 per- cent increase in the gross value of sales,which came in at £56.46m. Across this period,the largest rise in machines came from Cat [ ] The post Machine sales up five percent as digital software soars appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/08/machine-sales-five-percent/

Clacton Pier starts preparations to become a 52-week a year attraction

As one pier entered administration down in Hastings, another prepares itself for a full on, full year round operation. Clacton Pier uses the power of amusements to drive footfall. The owner of Clacton Pier is prepping the attraction ahead of an announcement about a £1m-plus investment. Work is already underway to ensure that the six-acre site is prepared in time to accommodate changes that are aimed at making it a 52-week a year facility. The Clacton Pier Company is expected to unveil details about the significant investment some time before Christmas. Directors Billy and Elliot Ball are in the [ ] The post Clacton Pier starts preparations to become a 52-week a year attraction appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/08/clacton-pier-52-week-attraction/

Rays of Sunshine thanks Bacta following six year partnership

Giving special plaudits to several exceptional Bacta fundraising efforts, Rays of Sunshine CEO Jane Sharpe thanked attendees at last month’s Bacta Convention for an exciting and successful partnership. Long may it continue. Thanking the Bacta Convention for a six-year strong partnership with Rays of Sunshine, the charity’s CEO Jane Sharpe presented an example on-screen of just one of the 240 wishes Bacta fundraising has granted. The short film showed 16-year-old Jack, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. 24 hours before it was shot, Daniel Craig, aka James Bond, surprised Jack and his family by turning up at his house. [ ] The post Rays of Sunshine thanks Bacta following six year partnership appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/08/rays-sunshine-thanks-bacta-following-six-year-partnership/

IAAPA a success for LAI Games

LAI Games reported a “hugely successful” showing at the IAAPA Expo in Flordia last month. The company debuted Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride, the first attendant-free VR attraction in the coin-op industry. The game features content created by AAA game developer Ubisoft and features their Rabbids brand. In addition, LAI Games had on display its dual AMOA Innovator Award Winners – Let’s Bounce and HYPERshoot. The games have recently undergone hardware and software updates, and are now in stock and shipping. The post IAAPA a success for LAI Games appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/08/iaapa-success-lai-games/

Sega reports successful IAAPA, takes home award

Sega Amusements has reported a successful IAAPA show and won an award for its Daytona Champion USA. The product won the Prestigious Brass Ring Award for Best New Product in the Arcade & Video Games Category. CEO Paul Williams said: “We are delighted by the award and humbled by the industry’s recognition for our innovation and the quality of entertainment delivered by Daytona.” For the first time, Daytona debuted at the show with new overhead multi-coloured lights. Sega games Hoopla, Pirate Falls and Maze Escape were “instant hits” at the show, the company said in a statement. General [ ] The post Sega reports successful IAAPA, takes home award appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/08/sega-award-iaapa/

Project offers gaming entertainment at every price point

Project, which has earned a reputation for being the domestic industry’s poker specialists, has underlined its commitment to deliver value for money gaming entertainment for the market at every price point. Taking its lead from high street retailers, Project has added a new price point, the £1/£100 and £2/£200 Poker King to a portfolio of poker products which also include Cat C and Cat C Lite games. Explaining the development strategy, Project managing director Tony Boulton said: “I think it is easy to forget that players have a life outside of the AGC or bingo club and as [ ] The post Project offers gaming entertainment at every price point appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/07/project-every-price-point/

GBG pioneers contactless solution for gaming in pubs

If the gaming industry is to keep pace with player behaviour, then contactless payment is crucial. From buying a bottle of water to everyday lifestyle activities, the new generation of players know nothing other than contactless all the more reason to open this innovation up to the industry. The Gambling Business Group has pioneered a solution for gaming in pubs, a contactless option that could open the door to the contemporary marketplace. The Gambling Business Group (GBG) is reporting on a major breakthrough that paves the way for the introduction of contactless play for Category C [ ] The post GBG pioneers contactless solution for gaming in pubs appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/07/gambling-business-contactless-pubs/

SUZOHAPP attends BEGE as Silver Sponsor

SUZOHAPP has reported a successful BEGE 2017 after attending the event as a Silver Sponsor. Taking place 22-23 November, the event was again a hot spot for innovation and business connections, bringing together hundreds of industry professionals. “BEGE has brought a fitting end to our show season,” Amir Saluhovic, regional sales manager said. “We are proud to have supported the show as a Silver Sponsor. This is the tenth edition of the BEGE and the show grows in importance every year.” SUZOHAPP showed off  its selection of solutions for all these market segments, such as touch monitors and displays, bill [ ] The post SUZOHAPP attends BEGE as Silver Sponsor appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/07/suzohapp-bege/

Sarah Harrison to leave Gambling Commission top job

The Gambling Commission has announced the departure of chief executive Sarah Harrison at the end of February next year. She is expected to take a up a senior role with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. “I am proud of the work that all at the Commission have delivered together,” Harrison said. “I am very confident that as the Commission delivers its new strategy it will go from strength to strength and will continue to make gambling in Britain fairer and safer.” The commission’s chairman Bill Moyes said: “The Gambling Commission has set an ambitious agenda and [ ] The post Sarah Harrison to leave Gambling Commission top job appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/07/harrison-leave-commission/

James Miller: Where is the government’s social responsibility?

Whilst highlighting the amusements industry’s continually welcomed prominence in popular culture, vice president James Miller also criticised the socio-political direction of travel for the UK’s wider gambling landscape since he first attended Bacta’s annual convention in 2003. First on the stage at the 2017 Bacta Convention, vice president James Miller pulled no punches against former DCMS sports minister Richard Caborn whom he held responsible for letting “B2s out of the bag”. Indeed, 12 years down the line from the introduction of FOBTs, Miller asked “where is the government’s sense of social responsibility?”, as he outlined the problems caused [ ] The post James Miller: Where is the government’s social responsibility? appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/06/james-miller-government/

Electronic payments: “This is the future and an issue that affects all of us”

Former national president Jason Frost returned to the Bacta fold last week, this time as head of Euromat, the amusement industry body driving the business interests across Europe. His message to the Bacta Convention was clear: persuade the authorities and prepare the industry for electronic payments. A tough ask, but Frost and his colleagues are up for the fight. “I have a 16-year-olds on and the other day he and his friends congregated in my house. “They were all off into town Christmas shopping. So, I asked them how much cash they had on them and out of [ ] The post Electronic payments: “This is the future and an issue that affects all of us” appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/05/electronic-payments-future-issue-affects-us/

SUZOHAPP names Alexander Bucur as vice-president of global product management

SUZOHAPP has appointed Alex Bucur to the role of vice-president of global product management. Bucur joined the SUZOHAPP team through the acquisition of SCAN COIN in 2015. In his new role, he will manage both the SUZOHAPP Solutions and Components businesses globally. “As SUZOHAPP moves forward with our vision of bringing our Solutions and Components businesses together into a cohesive team, it made sense to structure our product management function in a similar way,” said Wilbert Bieleman, managing director of EMA. “Alex’s depth of experience and passion for product management positioned him perfectly to take on this new [ ] The post SUZOHAPP names Alexander Bucur as vice-president of global product management appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/05/suzohapp-alexander-bucur/

Law and order: Northern Ireland faces a test of out-of-date laws versus an out-of-control machine

The regulatory fog that engulfs the Northern Ireland gambling market has got that little bit thicker, if that was at all possible. The bête noir of gaming machines, the FOBT, has finally succumbed to the law enforcers with the police arresting a bookmaker last week for a seeming breach of Northern Ireland’s gambling laws. Charges, however, now rest in the hands of the public prosecutors who will assess whether to pursue a test case that pits the fixed odds betting terminal against the Northern Irish gambling legislature. Northern Ireland’s gambling laws have not changed since Margaret Thatcher [ ] The post Law and order: Northern Ireland faces a test of out-of-date laws versus an out-of-control machine appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/04/law-order-northern-ireland/

Cashless can drive social responsibility, Emerging Payments Association boss says

John White introduced David Parker of the Emerging Payments Association to the Bacta Convention with a warning that he may “scare some operators”. However, the payments expert outlined how a cashless future could provide an inbuilt social responsibility method. Highlighting the decline of cash and the urgent need for the amusements industry to go cashless, David Parker, Emerging Payments Association Ambassador, provided a strong social responsibility case to both operators and the Gambling Commission why this should happen sooner rather than later. At the Bacta Convention,he began by outlining the current landscape for cash, painting some concerning pictures [ ] The post Cashless can drive social responsibility, Emerging Payments Association boss says appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/04/cashless-drive-social-responsibility/

Bridge funding Budget boost granted to Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth’s tourism economy has been given a boost after funding for a third river crossing in the resort was announced in the Autumn Budget. Chancellor Philip Hammond committed £98m towards the cost of the new bridge, with Norfolk County Council having already said it would make up the rest of its £120m price tag. It is hoped the crossing will relieve pressure on the seaside town’s existing Haven and Breydon bridges, especially during the peak summer tourist season. Chairman of the county’s transport committee Martin Wilby welcomed the news, saying it was the answer to the resort’s problems. [ ] The post Bridge funding Budget boost granted to Great Yarmouth appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/04/bridge-great-yarmouth/

Playdium: A real game changer

A game changing physical installation coupled with a future-proof mobile app has brought the Playdium jukebox to a best-in-market position that is set to only grow stronger in years to come, comments Toby Hoyte, TouchTunes’ sales and marketing manager. Coinslot: It’s just over a year since you launched Playdium in the UK, what has the response been? Toby Hoyte: I think the important point for readers to appreciate is that the Playdium isn’t just a new jukebox. With the ‘no fixed music fee’ business model, it is a real game changer. Operators pay just 18 percent of income.This [ ] The post Playdium: A real game changer appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/02/playdium-real-game-changer/

RLMS offers £100 Casino as kit or complete machine

RLMS Sales has turned the spotlight this week on £100 Casino, a new and innovative offering that delivers a variety of game styles in one convenient and cost-effective package. Produced in conjunction with FatCat Softworks, the creator of the highly successful Retro Arcade, £100 Casino delivers Cat C, SWP and tournament games and is compatible with any Paragon or Open cabinets. According to RLMS, operators can either purchase the product as a kit to be installed by them or as a complete machine ready to plug in and go. It will come with a suite of popular Cat C [ ] The post RLMS offers £100 Casino as kit or complete machine appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/01/rlms-offers-100-casino/

First batch of Free Play 500 HD to hit venues in January

Fans of Project’s Free Play 500, one of the industry’s most popular low stake gaming machines, will have a spring in their step with the first batch of the 2018 edition set to be delivered to venues in the New Year. The game, which first entered the country’s AGCs and bingo clubs in 2009, has been relaunched following requests from retailers and distributors alike. Project has retained exactly the same gameplay that made Free Play 500 so successful, but has given it the software flexibility to cope with any changes in technology, added HD graphics and made it TiTo [ ] The post First batch of Free Play 500 HD to hit venues in January appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/01/first-batch-free-play-500/

Simon Thomas’ Playdium Picks

After the stellar selection of tracks from Praesepe’s Nick Harding, Playdium Picks spoke to Simon Thomas, Chief Executive at The Hippodrome Casino, about the music that shaped him and one song in particular which definitely hasn’t been played just once in his life. Simon Thomas is the seventh generation of his family to work in the leisure industry. President of bacta, he was also Managing Director of Thomas Estates Ltd which operated venues including the Beacon Bingo club in Cricklewood, the largest bingo venue in Europe. Instrumental in the transformation of the Grade 2 listed Victorian theatre into [ ] The post Simon Thomas’ Playdium Picks appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/01/simon-thomas-playdium-picks/

TouchTunes App is building income states Leisureplay MD

Income derived from the TouchTunes App is beginning to exceed that of coinage, according to the feedback from one of the country’s leading specialist jukebox operators. Marc Bird, managing director of Leisure- play, confirmed: “When we first heard about the TouchTunes App we thought it would have niche applications in venues which had smoking areas or those which wanted a secondary unit. “The fact is it’s working across a wide range of establishments including those with just a single room. The App is not just a nice thing to have: it’s an important income generator and the gap [ ] The post TouchTunes App is building income states Leisureplay MD appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/12/01/touchtunes-app-building-income/

CPI demonstrates proven performance at BEGE

CPI exhibited in Sofia once again and came to BEGE with a clear focus on the SC Advance banknote validator and EASITRAX cashbox solution. Many visitors took this opportunity to learn more about the most recent CPI innovations and resulting benefits. “BEGE is one of the major highlights in our annual show calendar”, explained CPI regional sales manager Alan Humble, who is responsible for the Bulgarian market. “It is the most important Gaming show in Eastern Europe, and most of the big industry players attend. Naturally, we came here to support our customers, who were very keen to [ ] The post CPI demonstrates proven performance at BEGE appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/30/cpi-demonstrates-proven-performance-bege/

Autumn Budget a mixed bag for the coin-op sector

The Autumn Budget contained good news on business rates, but, as expected, overlooked the gambling industry. Last Wednesday saw Philip Hammond deliver the UK’s first Autumn Budget for 21 years, but predictably, the chancellor’s speech neglected to mention gambling. For previous budgets, the HMRC published documents relating to taxation changes as a result of the chancellor’s speech, with the Spring Budget including a forecast from the Treasury/HMRC for gaming duty over the next five years. However, on 22 November, HMRC published a statement, outlining that the forecast on gaming duty has been deferred until the conclusion of the [ ] The post Autumn Budget a mixed bag for the coin-op sector appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/30/autumn-budget-mixed-bag/

Tim Miller: Opportunity to draw a line in the sand post-Triennial

Despite outlining his positive experiences in amusement arcades, the Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller presented the decline of the public’s perception of gambling to the bacta Convention, stating the industry would do well to focus on more positive messaging after the Triennial Review’s conclusion. While this may certainly be the case, audience members questioned the correlation between declining gambling reputation and the proliferation of FOBTs. Following the conclusion of the Triennial Review, executive director of the Gambling Commission Tim Miller explained that “there is an opportunity to draw a line in the sand” and look at the positive messages [ ] The post Tim Miller: Opportunity to draw a line in the sand post-Triennial appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/30/tim-miller-post-triennial/

Hastings Pier operator enters administration

The charity that operates Hastings Pier has gone into administration after it failed to raise the £800,000 required to fund it through to 2021. The news came less than a month after the pier won the prestigious Stirling architecture prize and after a number of voices, including Coinslot, had questioned how it could generate the necessary revenue without any traditional amusements. The attraction only reopened last year after the catastrophic fire that nearly destroyed it entirely in 2010, but speculation surrounding financial difficulties had arisen in October. Maria Ludkin, chair of Hastings Pier Charity, said that £800,000 [ ] The post Hastings Pier operator enters administration appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/30/hastings-pier-operator-administration/

Ladbrokes Coral and Will Hill take to battle in consultation as online revenues soars

While the amusements industry is to be kept limited in its stakes and prizes, Ladbrokes Coral and William Hill are seeing revenues rise significantly online as the bookmakers gear up for taking a “full part” in the 12 week Triennial Review consultation. Ladbrokes Coral and William Hill have been busy updating the city recently, taking advantage of the timely opportunity weeks two and three of the Triennial Review’s 12-week regulatory consultation to send a message to the politicians who will decide the future of FOBTs. While concerns about an economic downturn have come from the bookmakers,for [ ] The post Ladbrokes Coral and Will Hill take to battle in consultation as online revenues soars appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/29/ladbrokes-will-hill-online-revenues/

Dreamland plans new rides following administration exit

New rides are set to arrive at Dreamland next year following a corporate reorganisation by the amusement park’s operator. A £25m investment earlier in the year saw the attraction open to the public throughout summer, with half a million people flocking to the Margate destination. Now, with the season and administration both over, the operator has overseen a corporate reorganisation which they say will put the park in a strong position for the future. “Exiting administration is great news for both the organisation and for the regeneration of Margate. It means that we can look forward with real confidence [ ] The post Dreamland plans new rides following administration exit appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/29/dreamland-plans-new-rides/

Barry Island Pleasure Park operator accepts dodgem building failings

Following a series of disputes with Vale of Glamorgan Council throughout the summer season, Barry Island operator Henry Danter has admitted to breaking building regulations. Henry Danter, the operator of Barry Island Pleasure Park, admitted to failing to comply with building regulations at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Danter was told by Vale of Glamorgan council officers that foundations failings meant the dodgems building was not structurally sound. Prosecuting on behalf of the council, Richard Price said the operator was made aware of issues with his Treasure Island structure by building control officers in April this year. “He [ ] The post Barry Island Pleasure Park operator accepts dodgem building failings appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/29/barry-island-failings/

Tenth BEGE Expo sees record high attendance

Accompanied by the magnificent sound of Bulgarian national pipes and drums, 5,000 professionals from the industry stepped inside the tenth anniversary edition of the leading gaming event in Eastern Europe – BEGE Expo. The impressive performance of the folklore ansamble Chinary greeted the visitors and emerged them in the show. BEGE Expo is initiated by The Bulgarian Trade Association of Manufacturers and Operators in the Gaming Industry (BTAMOGI) and is supported by the Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling. With more than 80 companies from 20 countries presenting their latest solutions and product portfolio the exhibition introduced the latest technological [ ] The post Tenth BEGE Expo sees record high attendance appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/28/tenth-bege-record-high/

Payment solutions to have dedicated feature at 2018 ICE

The 2018 edition of ICE London, taking place from 6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK, will feature a substantial new 4,000sqm section located in halls N8 and N9 dedicated to the fast moving world of payments. Greg Saint, event director responsible for ICE London, believes the Payment Solu tions Section will be high on the list of “must see” features for gaming professionals. He explained: “The purpose of ICE is to showcase and reflect the dominant trends in gaming and payments is a case in point. We were approached by a number of leading players wanting to utilise ICE [ ] The post Payment solutions to have dedicated feature at 2018 ICE appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/27/payment-solutions-2018-ice/

Shock employment drop for hospitality

While concerns of a post-Brexit labour shortage have dominated the hospitality industry over the last few months, a 1.4 percent drop in employment in the latest quarter has surprised the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers. The trade body has been concentrating on ensuring enough workers for when Britain exits the European Union, however in the short term Kate Nicholls, chief executive of the ALMR, believes the employment drop of almost 25,000 needs should inspire support from the government. “This shock drop in the number of jobs created in the last quarter shows that eating and drinking out businesses are [ ] The post Shock employment drop for hospitality appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/27/employment-drop-hospitality/

RLMS: Pusher popularity shows no sign of waning

With the summer season over and eyes now firmly fixed forward, Tony Glanville, managing director at RLMS Sales, sheds light on the perennially popular pusher market and how the company is still innovating in a sector that has been a British mainstay for more than half a century. Coinslot: From your perspective, how have coin pushers performed in the market over the summer just gone? Tony Glanville: The feedback that we have received from the market is that pushers remain the cornerstone of the coastal operators product offering. We have seen pusher developments move with the times and now [ ] The post RLMS: Pusher popularity shows no sign of waning appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/rlms-pusher-popularity/

JNC Sales: Arcade classics, great prices

It’s been another busy year for JNC Sales on the pusher front as thoughts turn to 2018’s latest offerings. Fortunately their warehouse is still host to a wide variety of brilliant new and used pushers, from new releases to used classics. Sales executive Reece Newman highlights the JNC offering: “The Scooby Doo pusher range (10pl straight, 4pl wall, 8pl round) has performed really well this year, which has been really pleasing as there was a lot of time developing its design and its additional features subsequent to the previous year’s Justice League pusher. The centre lose-hole across the [ ] The post JNC Sales: Arcade classics, great prices appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/jnc-sales-arcade-classics/

Silver Service: Phil Silver retires after thirty years in the industry

In an exclusive interview with the “retiring” Phil Silver, Coinslot establishes the link between Battersea Fun Fair, the Branch and bacta, and how a chat with the late Alan Willis fired the starting pistol on a “wonderful journey” DESCRIBE YOUR EARLY career and what was your first connection with the industry? My first association with the industry actually predated any career. I was brought up in Fulham, west London not far from the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, the home of ATEI for all those years. As a 12-year old I got a summer job working on the dodgems [ ] The post Silver Service: Phil Silver retires after thirty years in the industry appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/silver-service/

Bacta Bikers finish strong with £8,000 raised

The Bacta Bikers’ Superheroes charity endeavour has drawn to a close for the year, raising more than £8,000 for Rays of Sunshine and undoubtedly a good few laughs along the way. Andy Murden, chairman, said: “The reception we received was fantastic and I hope we brought some amusement back into our amusement industry as we posed for photos at your premises dressed as Batman, Batgirl, Robin, Superman et al. “Almost all pledges are now in which will bring our total raised for Rays of Sunshine to £8,345. Big thanks, we couldn’t have done it without you.” Since its formation [ ] The post Bacta Bikers finish strong with £8,000 raised appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/bacta-bikers-finish-strong/

Collectibles driving repeat custom for BANDAI NAMCO

Approaching the pusher world from two different perspectives, John Crompton, Cain’s Amusements, Herne Bay, and Darrell Simmonds, BANDAI NAMCO Amusements Europe (BNAE) sales manager prize division shed light on how improved pusher bed prize offerings has helped elevate the classic fare to a whole new level of prominence. Coinslot: How have you assessed the coin pushers market over the summer? John Crompton: Pushers have probably been the best-performing product in the market over the 2017 summer season. The main reason is because the players like the low price of play, value for money and the fact they can win [ ] The post Collectibles driving repeat custom for BANDAI NAMCO appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/bandai-namco-collectibles/

Project to unveil B4 category Poker King at EAG

Project is expanding its successful offering of poker based gaming entertainment with the development of Poker King, an innovative, new B4 category game which gives players the opportunity to stake at £2/£200 jackpot and £1/£100. The B4 game, which will be unveiled to the industry at January’s EAG, will be the first housed in Project’s new V23 cabinet. Poker King is the latest example of Project’s commitment to provide players with affordable, value for money gaming entertainment, as managing director Tony Boulton explained: “Poker King has been developed with the prime objective of fitting the player and not the [ ] The post Project to unveil B4 category Poker King at EAG appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/project-b4-poker-king/

Eurocoin: New year, continued positive performance

Eurocoin Systems is approaching the year-end in a very positive frame of mind, with the new machine management solutions division set to post record results for the period passed. A trusted supply partner to industry operators for decades, Eurocoin’s entry into the systems and support market has been widely well received. Notably, the friendly takeover of both Thomas Automatics and Playsafe Monitoring in recently has added the well-respected brands and products to the company’s portfolio. These solutions have been further developed for the demands of the modern operator, and are now complemented by other loyalty and ticketing modules. Eurocoin [ ] The post Eurocoin: New year, continued positive performance appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/24/new-year-continued-positive/

Leisureplay conclude 100 Playdium order

TouchTunes has confirmed the conclusion of a deal with Leisureplay which will see the specialist independent operator add a further 100 Playdium jukeboxes to its estate. The deal, which was discussed at October’s ACOS and finalised last week, is the latest breakthrough order for what is widely regarded as being the industry’s smartest and most successful jukebox. Toby Hoyte, TouchTunes’ Sales and Marketing Manager, believes there is now a real sense of momentum driving the Playdium success story. He explained: “We launched Playdium in the UK a year ago and Leisureplay was one of the very first operators to [ ] The post Leisureplay conclude 100 Playdium order appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/23/leisureplay-100-playdium-order-2/

MPs’ group recommends tourism VAT cut for coastal communities revival

The All Party Parliamentary Group for the Visitor Economy has called for a cut in tourism VAT as a primary step towards boosting the staycation trend and lengthening the summer season. An influential group of MPs has included a cut in tourism VAT in a list of 37 recommendations for the government to help Britain’s coastal communities. In its report, the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Visitor Economy also called on governmental bodies and tourism promotion authorities to challenge perceptions of the coast as old fashioned, closed in winter and difficult to get to. Headed by Conservative [ ] The post MPs’ group recommends tourism VAT cut for coastal communities revival appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/23/mps-tourism-vat-cut/

UKinbound welcomes government APD freeze in budget

Following yesterday’s budget announcement, UKinbound has welcomed the chancellor’s decision to freeze air passenger duty (APD) on short and long-haul economy flights. However, the group are now calling for the impending review on the impact of the duty and VAT on tourism in Northern Ireland to be expanded to the whole of the UK. UKinbound chief executive officer Deirdre Wells OBE said: “It’s encouraging to hear APD feature on the Government’s agenda and that this tax on trade will be frozen on all short-haul and long-haul economy flights. “We’re also pleased to hear that a review will be undertaken [ ] The post UKinbound welcomes government APD freeze in budget   appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/23/apd-ukinbound-budget/

BANDAI NAMCO hails “excellent” show at IAAPA Expo

BANDAI NAMCO Amusement Europe have reported their “busiest” showing for the IAAPA expo, which just wrapped up in Orlando, Florida. The company presented its Jumbo Jumpin Jackpot, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. “The customer reaction to this title was incredible at IAAPA” James Anderson, sales and commercial director at BANDAI NAMCO, said of the latter title. Other highlights of the BNAE stand included Rabbids Hollywood from Adrenaline Amusements. BANDAI NAMCO also reported “fantastic feedback” from customers about the AI Solve VR product – We Play VR. The final version of Alien Invasion was on show for customers to [ ] The post BANDAI NAMCO hails “excellent” show at IAAPA Expo appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/22/bandai-namco-excellent-iaapa/

“Beer drinkers will raise a glass to the Chancellor” – BBPA hails beer duty freeze in budget

Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget speech, British Beer and Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds said: “The chancellor’s decision to freeze beer duty and cancel his planned rise is an early Christmas present for beer drinkers and pub-goers worth £117m this year and in subsequent years. It will secure over 3,000 jobs in pubs and the wider beer supply chain that would otherwise have been lost. This real-terms duty cut shows he has listened to our campaign and the concerns of pubs and pub-goers, and acknowledged the special role that beer and pubs play in the nation’s social life. [ ] The post “Beer drinkers will raise a glass to the Chancellor” BBPA hails beer duty freeze in budget appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/22/bbpa-beer-duty-budget/

Seaside towns found to suffering worst levels of debt

Alarming new figures on levels of personal debt have shown that the government still has much work to do to tackle the unique problems faced by seaside resorts. New figures from the Insolvency Agency have revealed that young residents in seaside towns in England and Wales are suffering the worst levels of debt in the country. According to the government agency, The Isle of Wight has the highest level of insolvencies amongst young adults, followed by Torbay, Scarborough. The figures show that while the government’s Coastal Communities Fund has been successful in attracting investment to seaside regions, it [ ] The post Seaside towns found to suffering worst levels of debt appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/21/seaside-towns-debt/

Optimising virtual reality for the arcade: Four experts weigh in

At research group Greenlight Insight’s Virtual Reality Strategy Conference in San Francisco, VR content creators Nick Cooper of VRX Networks, Vien Ha, CEO of iSimu VR, Marc-Antoine Pinard CEO of Lucky Hammers, and Jonathan Flesher of Baobab Studios, gave their advice on successfully offering virtual reality in an FEC environment. Here are some extracts of that guidance. Nick Cooper, VRX Networks: Quality of content is going to be critical. It’s what you remember when you go away that makes you come back. If you have a great social experience or a singular experience where you’ve bonded with the characters [ ] The post Optimising virtual reality for the arcade: Four experts weigh in appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/21/optimising-virtual-reality-arcade/

Barry Island’s council issues rumble on

Owners of Barry Island Pleasure Park have once more found themselves in a dispute with the local council over on-site erections. It has been close to two and a half years since Henry Danter (pictured) made the bold move to make Barry Island great again, arriving at the park with promises of wholesale investments. It has been less than plain sailing however as the process to create “the best tourist attraction in Wales” has been hampered by council planning issues, with the latest seeing the removal of a large ferris wheel on site. “We want to work with [ ] The post Barry Island’s council issues rumble on appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/20/barry-islands-council-issues/

Blackpool operators get Illuminations boost

Two of Blackpool’s biggest amusements operators have reiterated how important the resort’s famous Illuminations are for their businesses. The owners of its three piers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach said that seafront lights helped attract tourists beyond the summer, helping to boost revenue. The annual display brings in the region of four million visitors every autumn and is thought to be worth £275m to the local economy. Gaynor Sedgwick, of the Sedgwick family that operates Blackpool’s three piers, said the Illuminations had boosted trade after what had been a relatively average summer. She told The Gazette: “The piers are very [ ] The post Blackpool operators get Illuminations boost appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/20/blackpool-operators-illuminations/

Nick Harding’s Playdium Picks

In the last Playdium Picks, Jason Jarrett recalled memories of ‘Toot Tooting’ along to Denise LaSalle’s My Toot Toot on outings in the family car. In a variation of a theme, Nick Harding’s first musical memory is of The Troggs track A Girl Like You whilst being driven by his Dad through London in a Ford Anglia. Nick Harding, CEO of Praesepe, is one of the most respected names in the UK industry. Part of the Gauselmann Group, Praesepe recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, growing from a cash shell in 2007 to operating close to 200 AGCs, Bingo Clubs [ ] The post Nick Harding’s Playdium Picks appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/20/nick-hardings-playdium-picks/

BALLY WULFF announces LUX game machines

German company BALLY WULFF has launched its LUX generation of game machines. Years of development work have resulted in a brand-new, tailor-made setting for state-of-the-art games from the city of Berlin. We were determined not to just bring out any old product update in line with TR 5,” managing director Thomas Wendt explained. “What we wanted to do was come up with an inspiring new design that would create a stir on the market. The company said in a statement: “In-house and external experts certainly provided plenty of input, but the main inspiration at the development stage came [ ] The post BALLY WULFF announces LUX game machines appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/20/bally-wulff-lux/

Support British pubs, public tells government ahead of Budget

A YouGov poll has reported huge public support to help brewers and pubs in this week’s Budget. More than half of respondents (54 percent) said they wanted the government to take action to support the brewing industry, outnumbering those not in favour by two to one (24 percent). The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) commissioned the poll, as part of their campaign for a cut in beer duty in the Autumn Budget, which is expected to be unveiled on Wednesday. “This new poll shows there is huge public support for action to help brewers and pubs in [ ] The post Support British pubs, public tells government ahead of Budget appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/20/support-pubs-public-budget/

How much more B2 negativity must we go through, asks Bingo Association

Despite correctly anticipating a lack of stakes and prize changes, the Bingo Association has criticised the DCMS over the B2 maximum stake 12-week consultation period, while also expressing disappointment with its attitude regarding contactless payments. The Bingo Association has criticised the DCMS’s decision to run a 12-week consultation period regarding the maximum stake of FOBTs, stating that the industry will suffer more pain and negativity as a result. Chief executive Miles Baron expressed some frustration at the outcome. “The BA would have preferred a more definitive stance from DCMS on B2’s,” he said. “We will now enter a [ ] The post How much more B2 negativity must we go through, asks Bingo Association appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/17/b2-negativity-bingo-association/

BFG kick starts a digital Revolution

Bell-Fruit Games (BFG) has announced the roll out of its brand new digital gaming platform, Revolution. An initial order comprising 250 units has been taken up by national operator Gamestec, with more to follow by Q1 2018. Revolution will serve as an updateable platform, eschewing the compendium format to instead offer one single premium game at a time that can be changed at the very moment a replacement title is required. Furthermore, it has been designed to sit neatly within a suite of digital products that will deliver a broad range of entertainment experiences within the pub environment. [ ] The post BFG kick starts a digital Revolution appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/17/bfg-digital-revolution/

Project bring back Free Play 500 HD model

Project has announced its decision to bring back one of the modern industry’s stand-out performers. Free Play 500 HD, which will be unveiled for the second time at January’s EAG, is returning to Britain’s adult gaming centres, following requests from operators, distributors and players alike for a model which was originally launched in 2009. The 2018 version is TITO enabled, has the software flexibility to cope with any changes in technology, features HD graphics and is being made available to the industry at the key sub £4,000 price point. Explaining the game’s popularity, Project, managing director, Tony Boulton [ ] The post Project bring back Free Play 500 HD model appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/17/project-bring-back-free-play-500/

Bacta announce line-up for Annual General Meeting

On 23 November, bacta will host its 2017 convention, and Annual General Meeting at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster with talks from the trade body’s members as well as a range of guest speakers including politicians and industry regulators. The day kicks off with a welcome from vice-president James Miller and CEO John White, who are followed by Carolyn Harris MP, chair of the APPG on FOBTs, who will talk about the future of the B2 machine from her parliamentary perspective. Indeed, “The Future” is the central theme of this year’s convention, with UKinbound CEO [ ] The post Bacta announce line-up for Annual General Meeting appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/17/bacta-annual-general-meeting/

Comment: Let Northern Ireland tourism reach its full potential, says Cut Tourism VAT boss

Dermot King, chairman of the Cut Tourism VAT campaign, explains that a VAT tax cut from the ongoing consultation would offer growth spurt to tourism in Northern Ireland. Tourism is a strategic industry for Northern Ireland,where we are the face of the region to 4.5m visits each year, bringing in £850m in total revenue and accounting for four percent of all jobs. Yet our industry does not receive the recognition we deserve from government for our massive contribution to the nation s economy. As managing director of Butlin s and chairman of the Campaign to Cut Tourism VAT, I know our [ ] The post Comment: Let Northern Ireland tourism reach its full potential, says Cut Tourism VAT boss appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/16/nothern-ireland-potential/

Innovative Technology welcomes new sales support

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) has welcomed Laura Parker to their sales support team, based in the company’s Oldham headquarters. Parker joined ITL in August as sales support administrator and is responsible for processing orders, tracking shipments, account management and other general customer sales support activities. Commenting on her position, Parker said: “The main reason I joined ITL was because of its international status and the fact that is it is expanding itself constantly. Its head office is still in Oldham after 25 years and it’s great to see an organisation growing on a global scale whilst keeping a local [ ] The post Innovative Technology welcomes new sales support appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/16/innovative-technology-new-sales-support/

Energy prices soaring as stakes stay the same

With energy prices rising approximately 15 percent in the last year, operators in the amusements industry are set to be stuck between a rocketing energy bill and a hard Triennial Review unless cost-savings are conducted. The cost of energy will continue to rocket “no matter what the government says” as the non commodity portion of the bill is set to push overall prices up 25 percent by 2021. This prediction comes following a Triennial Review that looks set to deny even the most modest increase to stakes and prizes to the amusements industry, leaving operators no choice but to [ ] The post Energy prices soaring as stakes stay the same appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/16/energy-prices-soaring-stakes-stay/

Gambling Commission unveils new strategy for “fairer and safer” market

On 14 November, the Gambling Commission published a new strategy for 2018-2021, setting out the regulator’s focus and commitment in five priority areas. Publishing a new strategy for 2018-2021, the Gambling Commission has outlined five areas that it will prioritise over the coming years. The first of these is “protecting the interests of consumers”, which the Commission defines as the expectation of operator intervention to ensure that players are safe. The regulator also promises tougher and broader sanctions on operators who treat customers unfairly. The Commission will also aim to “prevent harm to consumers and the public” and “raise [ ] The post Gambling Commission unveils new strategy for “fairer and safer” market appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/16/gambling-commission-new-strategy/

Industry leaders recognised with Service Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) named the 2017 IAAPA Service Award winners during the annual GM and Owners Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017 on 15 November in Orlando, Florida. The awards honour individuals for their outstanding contributions to the global attractions industry. The winners are listed as following: IAAPA Lifetime Service Award Winner – James Chip Cleary, Europa-Park, Port Jefferson, New York, United States James Chip Cleary, ICAE, of Europa-Park, Port Jefferson, New York, United States, received the IAAPA Lifetime Service Award, which recognises a member individual s consistent and long-term achievements serving the association [ ] The post Industry leaders recognised with Service Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017 appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/16/leaders-service-awards-iaapa-2017/

Clacton operators hail success of public-private tourism campaign

By pooling their efforts and budgets with their local council, two of Clacton’s amusement operators have helped grow the value of its tourism industry. Two of Clacton’s biggest amusement operators have hailed a public-private initiative that they have seen boost the health of the resort’s tourism industry. The Love Clacton campaign, which launched three years ago, was funded jointly by Clacton Pier, Clacton Pavilion and Tendring Council. By combining their marketing budgets, it has resulted in the resort being featured in a series of television adverts on ITV since 2015. The three parties said the cooperation between [ ] The post Clacton operators hail success of public-private tourism campaign appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/15/clacton-public-private-tourism-campaign/

Daytona wins Brass Ring Award for Best New Product

Sega Amusements International are the winners of the prestigious Brass Ring award for Daytona Championship USA, for Best New Product in the Arcade & Video Games Category. Upon receiving the award Paul Williams, CEO at Sega, said: “This is an amazing start to IAAPA 2017, we are delighted by the award and humbled by the industry s recognition for our innovation and the quality of entertainment delivered by Daytona.” Daytona has been at the top of operators buying list, thanks to the instant re-match feature that players right back into the game thus boosting repeat play. The cabinet design [ ] The post Daytona wins Brass Ring Award for Best New Product appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/15/daytona-wins-brass-ring-award/

Planning permission controversy threatens Barry Island ferris wheel

Controversy has arisen over Barry Island Pleasure Park’s 100ft-tall ferris wheel after the county council said it had been installed without the requisite planning permission. The new attraction was erected at the seaside amusement park last month as a replacement for the ‘Barry High’ ferris wheel, which had been operating on the site since last year. Barry Island Pleasure Park owner Henry Danter described it as the biggest investment he had ever made in the flourishing business. In a letter to him, Vale of Glamorgan Council listed “unauthorised developments” that included the“installation of a ferris wheel” that “requires [ ] The post Planning permission controversy threatens Barry Island ferris wheel appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/14/planning-permission-controversy-barry/

Timezone Group partners with Quadrant Private Equity

Timezone Group has partnered with Quadrant Private Equity, an Australian private equity firm, to accelerate the growth of the business in Australia and across Asia. Quadrant has entered into a binding agreement to invest into the Timezone business alongside the founding Steinberg family and management to create The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG). Malcolm Steinberg, Timezone group founder said: “In the last 40 years our business has achieved great success and overseen re-invention and recreation of the brand as we continue to serve our eight million customers every year. “We have a highly experienced management team in place led [ ] The post Timezone Group partners with Quadrant Private Equity   appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/14/timezone-group-quadrant/

DP Leisure opens sixth FEC

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/2017/11/14/dp-leisure-opens-sixth-fec/

LAI to debut first “attendant-free” VR attraction at IAAPA

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/2017/11/14/lai-vr-attraction-iaapa/

Orlando set for the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017

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/2017/11/13/iaapa-attractions-expo-2017/

Embed heading to Orlando for IAAPA Expo

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/2017/11/13/embed-orlando-iaapa-expo/

Artificial intelligence, humanoids and Chinese expansion: Welcome to MGS

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/2017/11/13/macau-gaming-show-2017/

Stern launches Guardians of the Galaxy pinball

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/2017/11/13/stern-launches-guardians-galaxy-pinball/

Bradbury to drive social responsibility commitment in new bacta role

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/2017/11/13/bradbury-social-responsibility-bacta/

Ireland’s trade bodies fear further regulation delay

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/2017/11/10/irelands-trade-bodies/

Project embrace evolution with development of V23 cabinet for 2018

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/2017/11/10/project-embrace-evolution/

Gambling Business Group develop new cashless payment solution

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/2017/11/10/gambling-cashless-payment-solution/

TouchTunes predict key income generation role for Playdium App

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/2017/11/10/touchtunes-playdium-app/

Novomatic Croatia Selects CPI for new Grand Casino Admiral Zagreb

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/2017/11/09/novomatic-cpi-admiral-zagreb/

Bacta: £2 maximum stake is “now the frontrunner”

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/2017/11/09/bacta-2-maximum-stake-now-frontrunner/

Triennial: A chance gone begging for high street parity

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/2017/11/09/triennial-chance-gone-begging/

Cross-party criticism of Wales’ proposed tourism tax

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/2017/11/08/cross-party-criticism-wales-proposed-tourism-tax/

New survey confirms UK is now British public’s favourite destination

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/2017/11/08/uk-british-publics-favourite/

NOVOMATIC sets out expansion plans for BEGE Expo in Sofia

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/2017/11/08/novomatic-bege/

EAG & VAE 2018 offers accommodation booking for visitors

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/2017/11/08/eag-vae-2017-accommodation/

Nobles look to bring life back to Forbidden Planet

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/2017/11/08/nobles-forbidden-planet/

Simon Bradbury to drive social responsibility at bacta

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/2017/11/08/simon-bradbury-social-bacta-role/

Fun Factory announces California location

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/2017/11/07/fun-factory-california-location/

SUZOHAPP to present “comprehensive portfolio” at Macau Gaming Show

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/2017/11/07/suzohapp-portfolio-mgs/

Gala charged £2.3m after two customers gamble stolen money

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/2017/11/06/gala-gamble-stolen-money/

EQube Gaming loan paves way for next-gen software

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/2017/11/06/eqube-gaming-loan/

Second UK “VR Zone Portal” opens in Tunbridge Wells

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/2017/11/06/vr-zone-tunbridge-wells/

BANDAI NAMCO reveals road map for success at IAAPA

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/2017/11/06/bandai-namco-iaapa/

Sega races to the Sunshine State for the IAAPA show

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/2017/11/06/sega-sunshine-iaapa-show/

Jersey keeping a close eye on UK gambling reforms

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/2017/11/03/jersey-uk-gambling-reforms/

Sega and ICE hit new level collaborating on Hoopla

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/2017/11/02/sega-ice-hoopla/

Social responsibility beats faster than ever

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/2017/11/02/social-responsibility-beats-faster/

Card declined: Gov doesn’t want to touch contactless

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/2017/11/02/card-declined-gov-contactless/

Bacta: Caught up in the toxic B2 backwash

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/2017/11/02/bacta-caught-toxic-b2/

Difficult summer tradings hits Merlin forecasts

Leisure giants, Merlin Entertainment, has downgraded its full-year profit expectations, and in turn sent share prices tumbling down some 20 percent as the full scale of a difficult summer trading period becomes apparent. An unfavourable weather conditions throughout the country and high-profile terrorist attacks in central London bred a difficult operational environment over summer and even Merlin Entertainment was unable to emerge unscathed, so reads the company’s financial reports. The group reported expected EBITDA growth to only rise 1-3 percent annually as opposed to the previously touted 4-6 percent figures whilst also downgrading its new business expansion outlooks [ ] The post Difficult summer tradings hits Merlin forecasts appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/01/difficult-summer-merlin-forecasts/

May moves to bring peace of mind and stability for EU workers

Across the tourism attraction and pub sector, businesses welcomed the certainty provided by Theresa May’s open letter that EU employees can stay in the UK post-Brexit. After waiting more than a year for official “unconditional confirmation” that EU workers will be allowed to stay in the UK post-Brexit, the tourism attraction and public sectors both employing a significant percentage of EU migrants welcomed Theresa May’s open letter on 19 October. In her pre-Brussels correspondence, May emphasised that protecting the rights of EU citizens in the UK had always been a top priority, that EU nationals were [ ] The post May moves to bring peace of mind and stability for EU workers appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/01/may-mind-stability-eu-workers/

Prize bingo the big winner from industry review

In contrast with the rest of the UK gambling industry, prize bingo could be set for a much-needed boost following recommendations to raise its stakes and prizes in the triennial review. While a slash on maximum stakes for FOBTs grabbed headlines, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport s triennial review into the UK gambling industry revealed a proposal to increase stakes from £1 to £2 and prizes from £70 to £100 would be advised for prized bingo. “Regarding the stakes and prizes of other gaming machines, the government is recommending maintaining current stakes, apart from on prize bingo [ ] The post Prize bingo the big winner from industry review appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/01/prize-bingo-big-winner/

SUZOHAPP “excited” for IAAPA Attractions Expo

SUZOHAPP will attend the upcoming IAAPA Attractions Expo, the largest international tradeshow for the amusements and attractions industry. The expo will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on 14-17 November. SUZOHAPP will present a wide array of controls, monitors, lighting, speakers, hoppers, coin mechanisms and complete front-desk and back-office cash handling solutions. “The IAAPA is a must attend show for us,” explained Ron Partridge, president of SUZOHAPP Americas. “We are excited to present our comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the Amusement industry.” An assortment of control solutions will be displayed at the [ ] The post SUZOHAPP excited for IAAPA Attractions Expo appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/01/suzohapp-iaapa-attractions-expo/

Cut beer tax campaign’s big day in Parliament

Yesterday the campaign for a cut in beer tax in the Budget moved into Parliament with a debate in Westminster. Sponsored by Mike Wood MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, MPs from all parties spoke in support of fairer tax treatment for the sector. Using data published by the British Beer and Pub Association, Wood highlighted the 900,000 people who rely on the industry for work, almost half of which (46 percent) are young people. Nationally, the sector adds nearly £23 billion to the economy, paying £13 billion in taxation, he added. However, the return to a [ ] The post Cut beer tax campaign’s big day in Parliament appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/11/01/cut-beer-tax-parliament/

Wacky week proves a success for JNC

Coinslot sat down with Sam Coleman, sales executive at JNC sales, to discuss their Wacky Week event that sees them open up their Bristol site to the industry. After this and previous Wacky successes, JNC are looking to make the open warehouse a regular fixture in the coin-op calendar. Coinslot: How did this year’s open week go for JNC? Sam Coleman: The Wacky Week went really well we were pleased to welcome back our existing customers throughout the week alongside new prospects from across the UK.It seems every year we are able to show more people around the [ ] The post Wacky week proves a success for JNC appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/27/wacky-week-success-jnc/

Elaut founder dies aged 84

Achiel Verstraeten, the founder of the Belgian amusements company Elaut, died on Thursday of last week, aged 84. His three children Helga, Eric and Emmy Verstraeten, wrote: “In our industry Achiel Verstraeten is known as the founder of Elaut. The people who worked with him describe him as a wise and righteous man. “He lived a humble, honest and hardworking life. He was interested in all aspects of it, with a special interest in people. His books were mainly about science,philosophy and religion. “He started his business in 1959 in Sint-Niklaas as a young engineer repairing radios, amplifiers and [ ] The post Elaut founder dies aged 84 appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/27/elaut-founder-dies-aged-84/

Pre-Triennial treasury signal? Economic argument for FOBT maximum stakes dismissed

As the industry awaits the Triennial Review consultation document, expected before the end of October, analysts have labeled treasury secretary Chris Philip MP’s recent support for a £2 maximum stake as “particularly significant”. Hammond’s backing came in the form of a ResPublica report recommending a £2 maximum stake, along with speculation on how much influence the conservative minister holds within the Treasury. “The self-styled ‘free marketer’s’ dismissal of economic arguments for non-intervention seems particularly significant,” said Dan Waugh, partner at gambling consultancy Regulus Partners. “Given his official role, he may be assumed to have some influence on the Chancellor [ ] The post Pre-Triennial treasury signal? Economic argument for FOBT maximum stakes dismissed appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/30/pre-triennial-treasury-signal/

Konami’s new dance revolution making the moves

One of the major talking points on the ACOS show floor last week was what will soon be hitting the arcade dance floor in the coming months. To say that Konami’s DDRA is eagerly awaited would be an understatement, according to industry veteran John Stergides. The Electrocoin founder confirmed: “It has been well over seven years since the last Dance Dance Revolution hit our shores with DDR X2. Its successor DDRA on our booth at ACOS last week made quite a stir!” The brand new version of this famous game will be available in a new “stunning new [ ] The post Konami’s new dance revolution making the moves appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/30/konamis-new-dance-revolution/

Clacton Pier strengthening project gets underway

A £300,000 project to strengthen the concrete pillars underneath Clacton Pier’s decking has begun. The work will be carried out on more than 3,000 of the pillars, of which many are over 90-years-old. The pier’s owners said that few significant repairs had been carried out on these support columns since they were first put in place and revealed that small sections of their outer concrete had fallen away in places, exposing the metal reinforcements inside. With several new developments planned for the pier, these now need removing and replacing in order to support the additional weight. Clacton Pier [ ] The post Clacton Pier strengthening project gets underway appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/30/clacton-pier-project-underway/

UKinbound: Tourism industry confidence low despite growing visitor numbers

UKinbound has released results from its latest Business Barometer members survey, showing that bookings, visitor numbers and revenue yield are on-par or higher than 12 months ago. Conversely, confidence in future bookings and revenue is the lowest it has been since September 2016. Deirdre Wells OBE, UKinbound CEO, said: “It’s encouraging to hear from members that July and August were positive months with regards to visitor numbers, bookings and revenue. “However, I am concerned that confidence is low amongst our members about future business. Relating to the months of July and August this year, 81 percent of respondents [ ] The post UKinbound: Tourism industry confidence low despite growing visitor numbers appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/30/ukinbound-tourism-industry-confidence/

Betting firms to be named and shamed for failing to fund Gamble Aware

British betting companies are under coming pressure to help tackle a funding shortfall for Gamble Aware. The UK charity said it would begin to identify donors next year, meaning operators not on the list might be identifiable by their absence. The tactic is being introduced after Gamble Aware fell £5m short of its £13m industry contributions target last year. “We cannot understand [the drop in contributions] and find it pretty inexplicable given the attention being paid to gambling-related harm. It is a huge risk to the industry,” chair Kate Lampard said. Although there is no legal requirement on how [ ] The post Betting firms to be named and shamed for failing to fund Gamble Aware appeared first on Coinslot.
/2017/10/30/betting-firms-named-gamble-aware/