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ASTM International and the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 24 September to allow direct adoption of ASTM International standards in Brazil, with the aim of enhancing ABNT’s…

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced Keith Stephenson has joined the organisation as director, public affairs, IAAPA North America. Stephenson will lead IAAPA’s government relations and advocacy initiatives…

Bacta, the trade association for the amusement machine industry, has joined UKHospitality, the body representing the broad hospitality sector – covering everything from bars, hotels, coffee shops, contract catering, nightclubs, visitor…

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 Association of Play Industries (API) is delighted to hear that playgrounds will continue to remain open during the next lockdown in England beginning today, Thursday 5 November. API Chair Mark Hardy said: “The play sector has been…

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…

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 American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) has highlighted the fact that in US states where restaurants, retail stores, salons, and even state sponsored gaming devices are being allowed to reopen, amusement games and arcades are not.…

Major UK leisure trade association BALPPA has reported a major increase in membership during the Covid-19 pandemic. The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) represents the interests of the UK's commercial…