A beloved seaside amusement venue on Rhyl’s seafront is set for a major overhaul after being acquired by Lyons Holiday Parks, with the operator committing more than £1 million to create a refreshed, modern arcade experience ahead of the 2026 season.
As the industry heads towards the busy Easter period, operators are once again turning their attention to the practicalities of peak trading - staffing, stock, service and, perhaps most critically, reliability on the floor.
Industry professionals across the amusement, retail entertainment and leisure sectors can now register to attend the second edition of the Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo), returning to Manchester on 28–29 April 2026 following a successful inaugural event last year.
Bacta President Joseph Cullis believes the industry is experiencing one of the busiest starts to a year in recent memory, with an unprecedented pace of political engagement that shows no sign of slowing.
The Gambling Commission has published its latest market impact data on gambling behaviour, providing a fresh snapshot of gambling activity in Great Britain based on operator submissions up to December 2025.
Firstly, a belated Happy New Year to you all, and I can hardly believe that virtually one month has passed into 2026, very scary really how time flies anyway hope you all enjoyed a good festive season.
