Badenoch warns betting tax rises are ‘cannibalising’ high streets
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that increasing taxes on high street gaming operators risks further closures – driving customers towards the illegal gambling market.
SX Leisure celebrates 20 years at Essex House HQ
SX Leisure is celebrating 20 years at Essex House, the office and depot headquarters which played such a crucial role in enabling the gaming and leisure equipment supplier’s growth from regional business to a major national operator.
Cain’s to fight on after North London planning refusal?
Cain’s Entertainment’s battle to open a new adult gaming centre on Holloway Road in North London continues despite Islington Council rejecting its planning application.
Hollywood Slots’ revival plan for Paignton rejected by local council
Torbay Council has rejected plans submitted by Hollywood Slots to open a new arcade on Paignton’s Golden Mile, citing concerns over public health and harm to vulnerable residents.
MERKUR-owned Victoria Gate Casino targets 300,000 visitors, boosts Leeds night-time economy and supports 130 full-time jobs
The MERKUR-owned Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds is not only serving as a catalyst for the city’s evening economy but it is also drawing regional visitors to the West Yorkshire hospitality sector keeping Leeds competitive against other major UK leisure hubs such as Manchester and Birmingham.
Luxury Leisure given 24-hour licence for Norwich AGC
Luxury Leisure has been granted a 24-hour licence for its Admiral AGC on St Stephens Street in Norwich, after applying in July to extend the venue’s opening hours.
Foxcroft plays to base on her debut but lacks facts in “echo chamber” first appearance
New gambling minister Vicky Foxcroft made an uneasy start to her role during the Labour Party Conference this week, lacking key data and statistics during her first public appearance at an “echo chamber” panel on gambling reform. But while the portfolio heavy minister was unable to update attendees on the Aim to Permit consultation, estimates of the illegal market, or her stance on the industry itself, she emerged from the febrile panel session fairly unscathed. But one thing is certain: she got a very clear sense of why no-one wanted the gambling brief.
Gambling Commission redefines “informed choice” following latest “rapid desk review”
The Gambling Commission has updated its interpretation of “informed choice” following research undertaken through the Consumer Voice Programme by the regulator’s Behavioural Insights Team, proposing a new “consumer-led” definition.
Is Healey the healer? GBG lodges members concerns to Chancellor on the impact of proposed MGD increase
The Gambling Business Group has written to Chancellor John Healey expressing “genuine concern” on behalf of members regarding a potential hike in MGD in the upcoming Budget, highlighting the numerous ways in which the increase would impact land-based venues as well as pubs, and “fly in the face of the Government’s growth agenda.”
Two-years after being named CEO Mark Jepp explains the turn-around vision that’s driving Game Nation
It’s been an action-packed and transformative two-years since Mark Jepp became CEO of Game Nation. To mark the anniversary Mark reflects on the progress that’s been made, the challenges that lie ahead, explains the importance of instilling a positive culture, and expands on why it’s crucial for the industry to counter the disinformation and prejudicial views that are emanating from inside the new government.