Bacta’s third annual Summer Ball took place on Friday 4th July 2025 in the glorious surroundings of Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire – and what a night it was. With 130 industry guests in attendance and a packed programme of entertainment, the event raised a fantastic £23,000 in support of the...

The UK amusements industry is shocked at the news of the loss of a respected and well-liked figure, Ashley Temple, who has sadly passed away. Ashley was a longstanding and valued member of the Crown Leisure team, and throughout his career made a lasting impact on colleagues, clients, and the...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Derek Horwood, Chairman of United Distributing Company (UDC), who died peacefully at home in North London this morning (Tuesday 9th July) following a short illness. He was 91.

Blueprint Operations has celebrated fresh success stories following the latest cohort of the Merkur UK Slots Academy, its comprehensive leadership development programme for high-potential employees across the land-based gaming sector

One of the most rewarding parts of being President of Bacta is meeting our members – not in a boardroom or online, but face-to-face, on the ground, in the towns and cities where this brilliant industry lives and breathes. There’s no substitute for that human connection – for hearing your...

Innstay, a leading name in licensed trade services, is on the lookout for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join its growing team in the South of England.