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UK trade body for owners and operators of amusement arcades bacta has released the results of a recent member survey, revealing how high ongoing costs and drastic loss of revenue are driving businesses to the brink. “We carried out the…

The Prime Minister’s announcement of a new full lockdown in England is yet another blow to the amusement and gaming sector, already reeling from previous measures announced by the Government to combat COVID-19, bacta shared in a recent…

Bacta president James Miller and Trevor Sutton, chairman of bacta Division One, contributed to an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion on 'Children and Gambling' last Thursday. The session was Chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and…

As the Government announces further restrictions today – including a curfew of 10pm for pubs – a survey of members carried out by bacta, the UK trade association for manufacturers and operators of seaside amusement arcades, reveals shocking…

Following an Emergency National Council held by bacta, the decision has been taken to cancel the next EAG exhibition, which was due to take place at London’s Excel in January 2021 – due to ongoing safety concerns around the COVID pandemic.…

Bacta, the UK trade association for manufacturers and operators of seaside amusement arcades, has launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the plight of the British seaside arcade, which has been particularly hard-hit during lockdown.…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s £25bn package to support jobs and stimulate the UK economy was announced yesterday and will bring a patchy coverage of benefits for the industry. He announced a VAT cut to 5% for accommodation and attractions –…

The Prime Minister has announced this lunchtime that arcades can reopen from 4th July in England: this includes both AGCs and FECs. The announcement is here.  Reopening is contingent on following the sector guidance issued by bacta last…

Bacta, the trade association for seaside arcades, over-18 amusement centres other companies that hire amusement machines, held its first webinar on Tuesday. The session covered a wide range of topics related to reopening, and bacta has…

The UK industry association for owners, operators and manufacturers of amusement arcades, bacta has been supporting its members throughout the pandemic with email bulletins, newsletters, video messages, Zoom meetings and social media posts.…