Gambling Commission in turmoil: has the government installed its senior official to help shore up the rudderless regulator?
As more upheaval grips the Gambling Commission amid senior leadership exits, unfilled chief executive and chairman roles and a stuttering recruitment drive to fill posts to fight the rise of the illegal black market, the DCMS has despatched one of its own to calm the waters at the hapless body. Experienced department official Sarah Fox has been seconded to instill some professionalism at the rudderless regulator.
“Unfair, unjustified and without evidence”: Bacta hits back at the PM’s attack on AGCs
Bacta President Joseph Cullis has responded to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s media attack on Adult Gaming Centres describing it as being unfair, unjustified and lacking evidence.
Palace Amusements set to go after permission granted for Enfield AGC
East Kent Leasing has been granted permission to open a new 24-hour AGC in north London, replacing a former florist and an estate agent on the corner of Green Lanes.
Hubbard family to celebrate twenty years of CJ’s Bowling
Craig and Julie Hubbard are preparing to celebrate twenty years operating CJ’s Bowling in Hockley, having first transformed the vacant factory unit by adding 12 bowling lanes, snooker and pool tables, and a bar in 2007.
Inside the Commission’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel’s head
Members of the Gambling Commission’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel have outlined how their experiences are helping shape gambling regulation, research and consumer protection across Great Britain.
Astro City in Southend named UK’s top arcade by Daily Mirror
Astro City in Southend has been named the UK’s best arcade in a new top ten published by the Daily Mirror, which based its ranking on size, machine counts and game variety, with the list also christening Great Yarmouth “the ultimate hotspot for gamers.”
No Payne, no gain? Intern extends effusive thanks to Electrocoin for the “opportunity to prosper in this amazing industry”
Electrocoin intern Sam Payne has thanked the company for an “amazing” introduction to the amusements industry, as he moves into a role as arcade engineer at NQ64.
Government commits funding to help pubs and retail… but how far can £61m go?
The government has announced a new £61m Community Right to Buy Fund designed to save pubs and shops from closure, in addition to the £301m already allocated through the Pride in Place initiative.
Godden’s East Kent Leasing submits plans for a new AGC in Bridgwater town centre
East Kent Leasing Ltd has submitted plans to Somerset Council to transform a vacant WH Smith unit in Bridgwater town centre into a new 24-hour Palace Amusements AGC.
Conservatives announce new plan for “restricted payment card” to outlaw gambling for any benefit claimants with a criminal record
The Conservatives have announced plans to limit the spending of benefit claimants with a criminal record, proposing a “restricted payment card” which would disallow any payments related to gambling, alcohol and tobacco products, as well as cash withdrawals and third party transfers.