‘A holiday park must-have’: Jigsaw wins top endorsement from The Dyers’ Caravan Park TV personality

Darren ‘Daz’ Lawrence, Manager of Priory Hill and Nutts Farm Holiday Park has shot to fame as part of the working cast in Sky’s hit docu-series ‘The Dyers’ Caravan Park’. With over 30-years-experience working at the holiday Park there’s not much that Daz doesn’t know about keeping guests entertained which explains why he’s such a big fan of the Boomerang Digital Jigsaw system.
Bacta Pulse Survey findings show that an MGD rise would trigger business closures, job losses and a freeze on investment

Bacta’s latest Pulse Survey warns that a significant rise in Machine Games Duty would have far-reaching consequences, with members predicting business closures, job losses and a sharp decline in investment. The findings underline growing concern that higher taxation could accelerate the contraction of Britain’s regulated land-based gaming sector.
A wish come true: Arcade Time Machine opens in Stockton bringing to life a childhood dream

Jonathan Gouder has always wanted to run an amusement arcade since he was a kid. Now he is. Arcade Time Machine has opened in Stockton with the grown up Gouder delivering dreams for the current generation of kids.
Gambling Commission to roll out FRAs for all those spending over £1,000: but is it legal?

The BGC and BHA are among numerous industry bodies opposing the Gambling Commission’s decision to roll out Financial Risk Assessments, which will see the financial position of all those depositing more than £1,000 in a rolling 24-hour period assessed using credit reference data.
Joseph Cullis: One year on, I am more determined than ever to defend this industry

Joesph Cullis has completed his first year as National President of Bacta. Here, he tells Coinslot how the 12 months have gone, the issues, the achievements and the tricky landscape that the amusements and gaming industry finds itself navigating.
“Shoddy”, “sloppy and selective”: Regulus reveals the flaws of the SMF’s “disastrously counter-productive” report

Clearly whipped up by its band of ideological numpties, the Social Market Foundation believes that a report with lots of percentage symbols and red meat messaging to its base will do the trick. It didn’t account for a forensic analysis within hours from Regulus Partners. And it was devastating. The gambling experts ripped the SMF model apart, effectively warning that ideology and dodgy data does not a credible tax policy make. Here, Coinslot picks out some of the highlights of the Regulus response.
Serena Silcock-Prince takes prominent role in Southport’s Armed Forces Day

Silcock’s Leisure operations director Serena Silcock-Prince took a prominent part in this year’s Armed Forces Day in her role as president of the Southport RBL.
Stonegate reports record first half as major estate transition continues

Pub group Stonegate has reported record adjusted EBITDA for the 28 weeks to 12 April 2026, up £17m to £201m, as the transformation of its estate from managed to leased and tenanted continues.
Pub and bar spending falls as hospitality visits decline, Barclays data shows

Spending at pubs, bars and clubs fell during the past year as consumers continued to cut back on discretionary spending, according to new figures from Barclays.
Boomerang Digital wins a prestigious five-year contract with Mecca Bingo

Boomerang Digital has secured a landmark five-year agreement with Mecca Bingo, reinforcing its status as a leading provider of gaming technology solutions. The brand’s share of the market continues to grow as both multi-site and smaller retailers focus on the central importance of providing consumers with an integrated and frictionless play experience.