After months of speculation and an industry on tenterhooks, today’s Budget finally delivered clarity — with a mix of relief, surprises, and some significant financial pressures ahead.

Well, the 10th yes, the 10th Anniversary of the ACOS Show certainly had everything going for it, regular and new exhibitors all happy to display their variety of products, on bright and colourful stands, and visitors to the show didn’t disappoint either, numbers far exceeded last year.

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe has promoted Sharon King to General Manager of the Prize Department within its Amusement Machine Sales Division.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of the industry’s great characters – Colin Mallery died on Saturday.

If there’s one shift the industry can’t ignore, it’s the rise of contactless. Pool tables, amusement machines, redemption equipment and change machines - players increasingly expect to tap and play without digging for coins. And as operators know, when payments get easier, revenue usually...

With the Autumn Budget only a week away, I wanted to provide a short update on where we feel things stand and the work that Bacta has been doing on your behalf.