Bacta regional meetings bring members together in Skegness and Scarborough

Bacta’s latest round of regional meetings brought members together in Skegness and Scarborough, providing an opportunity for members to discuss the challenges facing the sector and hear the latest updates on the association’s work.

The meetings, held on 25th March at the North Shore Hotel in Skegness and on 26th March at Scarborough Rugby Club, formed part of Bacta’s ongoing programme of regional engagement with members across the UK.

Members from across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire attended the sessions, which focused on the economic pressures facing the land-based sector, regulatory developments and Bacta’s ongoing work with government and regulators.

Bacta representatives also provided updates on current consultations and engagement with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Gambling Commission, alongside the association’s wider parliamentary outreach and communications activity.

The regional meetings are designed to give members the opportunity to share their experiences directly with the association, highlight local issues affecting their businesses and discuss how Bacta can best represent the sector’s interests.

Bacta President Joseph Cullis said:
“Regional meetings are an important part of how we stay connected to the realities of the sector on the ground. They provide a valuable forum for members to share insights, discuss the challenges they are facing and hear about the work Bacta is doing on their behalf.”

He added:
“The feedback we receive from members at these meetings plays an important role in shaping our engagement with policymakers and ensuring that the concerns of businesses across the country are properly reflected.”

Further regional meetings are scheduled to take place over the coming months, with the next events planned for the North West, Scotland and the Midlands.

Upcoming regional meetings

• North West – 28 April, ARE Show, Manchester
• Scotland – 14 May, Òran Mór, Glasgow
• Midlands – 11 June, Joe Joe Jims, Birmingham

Bacta said it encourages members to attend where possible, as the sessions remain one of the most direct ways for the association to gather industry feedback and provide updates on its work supporting the UK’s low-stake, land-based amusement and gaming sector.

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9 April 2026

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