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.

Industry professionals across the amusement, retail entertainment and leisure sectors are invited to save the date for the second Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo), returning to Manchester in on 28 and 29 April, 2026

Blueprint Operations has reported a highly successful outing at this year’s EAG Expo, with Managing Director Andy Tipple describing the show as one that met – and in some cases exceeded – the company’s ambitious objectives.

CLMS has confirmed that its annual charity golf day will return to Lincoln Golf Club on Monday 16 March 2026, which as always is the closest Monday to St Patrick’s day, in a nod to Founder Colm Taylor’s Irish heritage.

Electrocoin founder and director John Stergides Snr has been recognised with a Landmark Award at ICE Barcelona 2026, marking more than five decades of contribution to the international coin-op and amusement sector.

Innovative Technology (ITL) return from Barcelona after three days of successful networking and information exchange with new prospects and opportunities generated from the vibrant gaming and casino market. The booth showcased their latest innovations from both the cash handling side of the...