Merlin invites visitors to celebrate National Rollercoaster Day
Merlin Entertainments is inviting customers to celebrate this year’s National Rollercoaster Day at one of its attractions across the UK, while making the most of reduced summer prices.
Guardian celebrates magic of UK’s piers with eclectic list of offerings
The Guardian has compiled a list of the top ten British piers for “dining, nightlife and good old seaside fun,” with each attraction on the list singled out for offering a unique experience, from rainy day entertainment to adventure, and from beauty to history.
House of Lords returns to debate on gambling and young people
The House of Lords returned once again to the debate on gambling harms, this time focusing the discussion on the young people perceived to be at risk from online gaming and targeted advertising.
The Butt stops here: GBG despatches advisory letter to Brent Council correcting its gambling discourse
The Gambling Business Group has this week issued a detailed response to Councillor Butt, the Leader of Brent Council, addressing a series of arguments he put forward to the Prime Minister in his campaign to end Aim to Permit and restrict gambling premises on the high street.
Retro gaming finds a new audience as arcade bars reinvent the night out
Retro gaming is continuing its transformation into a mainstream social experience, as arcade bars and competitive formats introduce classic titles to a new generation of players.
UK consumer card spending jumped in June as hospitality felt the benefits of World Cup
Barclays has reported that consumer spending across the UK increased by 2 percent in June, due to a surge in activity at bars and pubs associated with the World Cup.
Staycation surge fails to translate into profits for UK hospitality
A summer boost in domestic holidays has increased demand across the UK, but operators have warned that rising costs are preventing stronger bookings from translating into higher profits.
Pub gaming machine uptake ranges from 19 to 93 pc across London boroughs
Spanning a 74-point divide between London boroughs, new figures show major variations in the proportion of pubs licensed to offer gaming machines across the capital.
We Do Play cuts its losses and eyes up further expansion
With losses reduced by £3m, We Do Play is eyeing new sites and concepts as it looks to accelerate its expansion across the UK.
Bournemouth Pier unveils summer programme of promotions
Bournemouth Pier operator Adventure Attractions has announced a series of summer promotions to help families make the most of their visit during the peak season.