Silvertime granted licence for Earl’s Court venue despite planning rejection
Silvertime Amusements has been granted a licence to operate a 24-hour AGC in Earl’s Court, despite Kensington and Chelsea Council refusing planning permission for the venue in April.
Terror tactics: Brent Council sets out plans to create a “hostile environment” for high street arcadians
Brent Council has taken its prohibition stance to near hysterical levels, raising the tone of anti-gambling rhetoric to a war footing. And that includes targeting legitimate and regulated businesses on the high street. Is this the face of devolution the new government is advocating?
Regal machine intelligence confirms 18.67% jump in Gameplay as England kick- off World Cup Campaign
Real time business intel provided by Regal Gaming Technologies has revealed there was an 18.7 percent year-on-year uplift in machine gameplay during England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. The data maps player activity before, during, and after the match, providing licensees with all of the granular data they require in order to make informed decisions.
Whitehouse Leisure unveils new toy range to coincide with launch of major family-favourite movies this summer
Whitehouse Leisure is ready for what looks set to be a blockbuster season at the cinema, with brand new licensed toy ranges timed to coincide with the release of Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, Disney’s live action Moana, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. From 2D keyrings to giant 63” plush characters, the prize supplier has something for everyone this summer.
Bedford Council approves plans for new Future Leisure AGC
Bedford Council has approved a licensing application submitted by Future Leisure Ltd for a new AGC on the town’s Silver Street, subject to conditions.
Gambling Commission rejects criticism of financial risk assessments and lays into the populist label of affordability checks: And that’s what irks you?
The Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller has accused sections of the betting industry of misrepresenting proposed financial risk assessments by describing them as affordability checks. And his point is? Clearly not that they’re an overreach, unpopular with players and so intrusive that they’re driving people to the black market. Mr Miller is in reflective … sorry, we mean deflective mode. Again.
GBG High Street Hub keeps industry issues at the centre of the regeneration debate
The Gambling Business Group’s High Street Hub, which took up residence at this week’s ARE Expo in Manchester, attracted its highest number of attendees since its launch four years ago. Over the two days, representatives from the industry, DCMS, local authorities and police visited the Hub to discuss the key issues facing the high street and the land-based gaming and gambling sector.
Atom matches its record as fastest selling jukebox with 700 plus sold in the first quarter of this year
The Atom jukebox has once again exceeded expectations, with NSM Music selling 700 of the small-footprint jukeboxes in the first quarter of this year, making it the UK’s fastest selling jukebox of the 21st Century. What’s the secret? Sales manager Alex Kirby explained it’s simply a case of the right product for the right market.
More than 60 licensing and police officers to attend GBG High Street Hub at ARE
It’s one of those industry initiatives that has gained momentum since it was first launched three years ago, with the Gambling Business Group’s High Street Hub expected to hit record numbers at next week’s ARE Expo in Manchester.
Under fire: Commission facing more criticism for possibly misleading UK’s policymakers over data on gambling behaviour
The Gambling Commission relaxed guidance on its controversial participation survey despite weak evidence, according to Regulus Partners, who have raised concerns over transparency, potential bias and influence on policy decisions ahead of this month’s gambling tax hike. It seems the Commission picked the wrong day to give up reliable regulation.