Bacta members are preparing to step up engagement with policymakers, with new research revealing strong support across the sector for inviting MPs and councillors into venues to improve understanding of the industry.

Many thanks to Tobyco’s Shane Murphy who presented me with a lovely framed photo of the two of us together, Shane says he has the same photo on the wall in his office and thought it would be nice to give me a copy too, which of course I appreciated.

Funstation’s Chris Alexander is lacing up his running shoes for a worthy cause, as he prepares to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 in support of children’s charity Rays of Sunshine.

Electrocoin’s latest sports game, Football Champ, proved to be one of the standout attractions at the recent Irish trade show, quickly becoming a talking point among visitors and operators alike.

The latest findings of the Bacta Pulse survey reveal what the overwhelming majority of members believe to be a dislocation between the land-based industry and government.

The CLMS Golf Day once again delivered a winning combination of competitive play, industry camaraderie and charitable fundraising, with this year’s event raising an impressive £3,000 — set to be doubled to £6,000 thanks to Bacta’s support — for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.