David Snook

The new UK Gambling Minister, Baroness Twycross, is being welcomed to visit AGCs and FECs across the country by Bacta, after an initial meeting led by Bacta president John Bollom.

Small specialist suppliers are as necessary to the upcoming London Casino and Gaming expo as the behemoths of the international gambling industry, according to one confirmed attendee.

An entertainment centre is to be developed from a closed-down visitor attraction in the Northern Ireland resort of Portrush.

Some new government initiatives are likely to impact the UK amusement industry, says trade association Bacta.

The famous pier at Southend in the UK has enjoyed a big revival in footfall this year, thanks to a council-led concentration of events.

Exhibitors at next week’s ACOS show at the ILEC venue in London (October 22-23) are already lining up some new products.

Worthing Pier in the UK has been closed temporarily for safety reasons after some storm damage, reports the town’s Borough Council.

Active gaming has come to London with the opening of the first European Activate venue.

UK trade association Bacta has added a second string to its charity bow.

Nick Harding has been named as vice chairman of the EAG trade show committee of Bacta, it was announced following a board meeting yesterday.