countdown covers the period from nominations being issued on Thursday 1 May through to Thursday 19 June when the results will be declared at Bacta’s AGM taking place at Bounce, the destination venue which is located a 2-minute walk from the Bacta Offices at Ely Place. In an initiative to maximise...

The East Coast Amusement Show has been running now for many years and returns once again to the Southview Park Hotel in Skegness on Tuesday 20th May (from 10am to 6pm) and on Wednesday 21st May (from 10am to 4pm). The two day event caters especially for arcade operators in the region who have long...

A senior Bacta delegation comprising President John Bollom, Vice-President Joseph Cullis and Executive Director (Government Relations) George McGregor will be meeting with members and updating them on key industry developments at the inaugural edition of the Amusement and Retail Entertainment Expo...

Mark your calendars for 21st May 2025, when the 5th annual Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play takes over as the ultimate highlight of the hospitality industry calendar. Co-hosted by Home Leisure Direct and Inntegra, this iconic conference celebrates the vibrant, fast-growing world of...

Simon Barff, Managing Director of CLMS, delivered a compelling presentation at the recent ARE Expo in Manchester, using real-world data from CLMS-connected machines to highlight how operators can increase on-site income through strategic investment and smarter operations.

Sound Leisure marked a notable return to the pub sector at this week’s ARE Expo in Manchester, unveiling its brand-new IO background music system designed specifically for the hospitality market.