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“It would appear that Mr Whittingdale’s priority is protecting the bookemakers’ FOBT market monopoly, regardless of what he says.”

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Commission reveals how test p TESTING PROCEDURE

While some of the feedback coming from the Gambling Commission may sound alarming, as on the surface it looks like operators are somehow acting in a lackadaisical way in terms of keeping minors off their premises, it is wise to outline precisely how - and where - the body’s test purchasing was carried out. The tests were conducted using under 18s, under the supervision of trained officers. In each test the young person attempted to enter a gambling premises, spend a short period of time browsing, and then access one of the gaming machines sited

on the premises. The young person would then seek to play that machine for a number of minutes before exiting the premises. The tester was not required to seek any direct interaction with a member of staff. This is because the tests were designed to assess the genuine strengths and weaknesses of operators’ underage gambling controls, whereby an operator should be able to identify and challenge a person who may appear underage and where that person is unlikely, in reality, to seek contact with a staff member on gambling premises. What must be underlined is that the test sample of casino

Harding confirms dates Gambling Working Gro Machines Sub Group m TRADE GROUPS

Gambling Working Group, Tas hewhich has established itself a respected cross-industry forum for the UK gaming industry, will set out its programme of activities and objectives for 2014 when it holds its first meeting of the year in Milton Keynes on January 31.The Machines Sub Group, which was born out of the GWG, will agree its strategic path and a set of objectives at its first meeting of 2014 which is taking place on February 17. In a letter to its 36 member organisations representing over

75 per cent of the UK’s machine sector, chairman Nick Harding said: “The GWG has been very busy over the last two years dealing with the many issues and changes that have been affecting the gambling industry and we have, between us, been a significant force for change and debate both within the industry and in our representations to politicians, regulators and other stakeholders.The GWG is recognised by the Gambling Commission and by the DCMS as being not only the most representative

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w test purchasing was conducted

Commission gives independent operators a tough time

INSPECTION FINDINGS TEST PURCHASING

Independent high street gambling businesses are being told to improve their underage gambling controls after the Gambling Commission’s recent test purchase exercise with local authorities and the police across England and Wales identified some major weaknesses. wners of some gambling businesses have been warned by the Gambling Commission to do more to keep young people out of their adultonly premises.A recent national programme of tests showed a ‘worrying number’ of betting shops and adult gaming centres failing to keep young people out of their premises or preventing them from using a gaming machine. Matthew Hill, the Commission’s director,regulatory risk and analysis, said in a statement: “These results are unacceptable. The test purchasing programme with local authorities and the police will continue, and operators will be putting their licences and livelihoods at risk if they fail to improve.” In 29 out of 54 tests of betting and adult gaming centre premises, a supervised test purchaser under the age of 18 was allowed to play on a gaming machine and leave the premises without being challenged to prove their age. However, results from a small sample of bingo and casino premises demonstrated stronger controls in preventing young persons from entering the premises. The exercise focused on groups of businesses in the landbased gambling industry that have not provided the Commission or local authorities with assurance that their underage gambling controls are being monitored. These groups include some small and medium-sized betting, bingo and adult gaming centre businesses (in other words, operators with a local or regional presence that operate less than 50 premises) and some independent casino operators. The programme was run in line with the principles set out in our

and bingo premises was small as the Commission has received assurances from relevant trade associations that all of their members’ Think 21 policies would be tested independently and the results

shared with the Commission. In conclusion, is this simply another way for the government to treat the coinop sector in a disproportionately heavyhanded manner?

dates for Mac Kravis g Group and dies oup meetings OBITUARY

M voice, but also the sensible business voice of the industry and has built up an excellent reputation and working relationship with all third parties accordingly.” He added: “We need to continue to have grown-up debate and strategic thinking that will maintain the well-being and futures of our organisations and our people.This is at a time when gambling continues to be a soft target for anyone with a negative agenda of any kind, despite the size of the UK gaming and entertainment industry, the people that it employees and the tax revenues that it contributes to the Exchequer.” Turning his attention to the Machines Sub Group, Harding concluded: “The MSG is the largest group of machine manufacturers and related businesses and we have placed ourselves in a position of influence and strength with the regulator and with government.”

ac Kravis, from the wellknown coin machine operating Kravis family, died last week, aged 93. He was the last survivor of three brothers who were all active in amusement arcade operation. In the 1960s, Mac Kravis and his brothers Mick and Sid started Lincolnshire Automatics, which became a leading operator of machines in pubs. It was subsequently sold to BellFruit some years later. The brothers also had a major arcade, the Savoy in Cleethorpes, and one in London’s Acre Lane, Brixton. They operated Boscombe Pier and, more recently, bought Holland’s arcade in Swanage, which was subsequently enlarged with increased frontage on the high street. A property was later bought in Torquay. The new Kravis location grew rapidly and the nearby Ameco arcade was subsequently purchased and the properties expanded to become what is today The Palms.

advice note on test purchasing in England and Wales, and the code of practice produced by the Better Regulation Delivery Office.This means that licensed operators that provide us with assurance that they are monitoring their underage gambling policies and procedures, or that are members of a trade association that can evidence that a robust

and effective underage gambling monitoring scheme is in place or is being developed for its members, are less likely to be tested than operators who are not proactively providing the Commission with assurance that they are effectively testing their own controls. Large betting and adult gaming centre operators were not included in this programme as they employ third-party contractors to carry out test purchasing on a frequent and significant scale, and make the results available to the Commission. This round of test purchasing also excluded members of trade associations that are developing robust test purchasing schemes to test all of their members’ gambling premises via a third-party provider. Once again, it seems that when it comes to monitoring ‘safe and responsible gambling’, the government is scrutinising the coin-op sector the closest.

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Gamcare annual review celebrates 15 years of the national charity PROBLEM GAMBLING

The charity supporting ‘problem gamblers’, Gamcare has published its annual review for 2012/13. It has promised that it will strive to extend its reach even further in 2014. amcare has published its annual review and in doing so has promised that it will strive to extend its reach even further next year. Chief executive Dirk Hansen stated:“The past 15 years have seen GamCare’s expertise and reach grow substantially, both nationally, through its helpline and UK-wide network of counsellors and partner agencies, and internationally, working with jurisdictions throughout the world to establish best practice for prevention and social responsibility.” He added:“With secure funding now in place with

our primary funder - the Responsible Gambling Trust - we can be confident that GamCare will remain best placed to educate and prevent problem gambling, and to help and support those whose lives have already been affected by it. We also have new and effective staffing structures to support better performance in answering times, and to facilitate referrals to treatment more directly with our regional partners.” With these improvements, Hansen believes that GamCare is poised to extend its reach even further to those who may be reluctant to get help, and to

those who have previously been unaware of the support that is available. He continued:“As a testament to these changes and improvements, we are already seeing an increase in calls for direct assistance, as well as an increase in problem gamblers attending counselling sessions.” Anthony Jennens (pictured), the chairman of Gamcare’s board of trustees, added:“Next year we will broaden our horizons further. We will be focussing on developing treatment and outreach with specific communities, expanding our national coverage, developing

multi-lingual and translation services, and continuing to develop our prevention, education and youth work.” Hansen concluded: “Many people contribute to the success of GamCare,

the staff, the Board of Trustees and our partner organisations in particular, we would like to thank them all for their ongoing efforts and we would also like to include our funding body the Responsible

Gambling Trust, the extremely good working relationship we have with them enables us to work together to ensure that we prevent and minimise the potential harm of problem gambling.”

Full approvals for QPS’s Bank Job Rob The Lot

Ambitious arcade owner hit by floods

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PS Interactive, part of the Bell-Fruit Group,has Q this week achieved a full set

major retailers, John McLoughlin, sales and marketing director, comof retailer approvals for its mented: “We had high latest Category C model, hopes for Bank Job RobThe Bank Job Rob The Lot.The Lot on its launch and I’m game has been performing well over recent weeks, attracting a strong following of players and securing a healthy portion of carpet space in the pub sector. This latest round of retailer approvals shows yet again that the Nottingham-based group, currently deep into its 50th year of trading, continues to leave the competition trailing thanks to a compelling blend of licensed and generic AWP styles. In welcoming another ‘full house’ of approvals from the

delighted to announce that they’ve been fulfilled on the back of some seriously encouraging cashbox returns. What this clearly shows is that there is still a keen appetite among the player base for attractive and entertaining generic games as well as their licensed counterparts.” As with all Category C products from the BFG stable, QPS’ Bank Job Rob The Lot is switchable down to Category D. It offers 25p, 50p and £1 stake options and a host of features including ‘Feature Shots’, Super Shots’ and ‘Swag Bags’ that are designed to keep the player entertained for longer.

ews has emerged that Grant Seldon, owner of N amusement arcade Saltburn Entertainments in Teesside, was hit by the recent east coast floods. The entrepreneurial operator had invested £250,000 in his business, but now he is counting the cost of flood damage. Grant Seldon lamented that it will probably be Easter 2014 before he can reopen Saltburn Entertainments after raging sea water burst through the floor and flooded the building. Seldon has invested more than a quarte of a million pounds in the Saltburn Pier arcade since taking it over in February 2011. But he now faces a massive clean-up and

repair operation after falling victim to Thursday’s tidal surge which left roads closed, car parks strewn with debris and other seafront businesses left having to mop up. Seldon, who also runs Seldon Leisure World in Seaburn, told local press: “The water had nowhere to go so it came up at the weakest point, which was the floor right in the middle

of the building. It looks like a bomb has gone off.” He concluded on a defiant, upbeat note, however, stating: “I’ve dedicated my life to the place in the last couple of years and we’ve had fantastic comments from the people of Saltburn, but now this happens. As bad as it is, though, we’ve got to move forward. Just tell people to watch this space - we’ll be back.”

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EAG International organisers promise to deliver EXHIBITIONS

The New Year will bring with it new business opportunities, with the ExCel show providing the obvious platform upon which to kick start 2014, according to EAG International’s organisers. s 2013 draws to a close, the coin-op sector will be reflecting on what the past year has delivered and finalising their plans for the year ahead.For most stakeholders, the launch platform for the New Year will be EAG International 2014. As a show put on for the industry by the industry, it is focused exclusively on the needs of the industry and not on those of remote stakeholders. For many buyers, EAG International is the event at which they will finalise their orders for the forthcoming season. Few visitors to EAG would deny that they enjoy catching up on the latest gossip, as well as exchanging views on the current issues facing the industry. In 2014, the Triennial Review and government support for

coastal towns are sure to be high on the agenda, along with VAT relief for tourism and the on-going B2 debate. Several trade associations and businesses now stage their AGMs at EAG, making the trip to London’s ExCel even more productive for their members. EAG International chairman Martin Burlin stated:“Our role is to deliver an event which enables people to see and buy new products but equally important is the opportunity to discuss,share experiences and make sense of what is happening in our industry. Individual visits to EAG International have grown every year since its launch, and for 2014 we will be welcoming 14 new exhibitors from the UK, China, Italy, Poland and Spain. Our focus is on the quality of

the experience for each and every visitor and exhibitor.” Many of the 180 or so represented manufacturers have indicated that they will be introducing new products at the show. Details on new products and developments can easily be viewed online, but buyers flock to EAG to physically engage with the latest releases.The amusement industry is a tactile business and operators need to try before they buy. Only then can they evaluate the experience they will be offering to their own customers. International visitors are becoming increasingly important to EAG International’s exhibitors, representing 28 per cent of the total in 2013, thus offering many new import and export opportunities.

Project ahead of schedule in meeting its Mi Games launch pledge CONTENT

Solutions provider Project, which recently added Tickit - an aid in helping operators manage payouts more efficiently, to its impressive list of output, has already delivered on its promise to launch 16 games a year, two months ahead of schedule. ames creator Project, which announced its Mi G Games initiative at the 2013 EAG, has honoured its pledge of producing 16 games in a year two months ahead of schedule. Mega Spins, which harnesses the universally popular wheel as its focus, became the 16th game brought to market in under a year. Reflecting on the commitment to low stake gaming, Project managing director Tony Boulton said: “Our core games develop-

ment strategy has always been to deliver choice for players and the pipeline of games produced for our AGC, FEC and bingo club customers has been more in keeping with what normally occurs in the pub sector where models have a much shorter 12 week cycle.” He added: “I think we need to acknowledge that our ultimate customers aren't simply machine players, rather they are consumers who in every other

sphere of their lives demand and expect choice from their spending. Our aim with Mi Games is to satisfy this by providing operators with a portfolio of contrasting games to suit all tastes from the h e a v i ly themed A Fish Called Wo n g a

to the classic single feature Mega Spins.” Boulton concluded: “We have been working on a number of new games strategies in order to expand further the level of choice we deliver which we will be unveiling in the leadup to EAG.”

Bognor Regis pier pressure continues SEASIDE

upporters of Bognor Regis Pier have met the Stown’s MP to detail their hopes for its future. A group of Bognor Pier Trust members and Nick Gibb, the Conservative MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, were given a tour of the structure by its owner, John Ayers. Gibb told local press: “It’s good the trust is getting together to work out how we can save the pier and improve what is a key landmark in the town. We tried many years ago, but were unsuccessful because the pier is Grade II-listed and not Grade II*. It’s wonderful this group of people want to try again. I support them absolutely and will do everything I can to help them. We need to get funding for the pier. I will certainly help to arrange meetings to help the trust put their case to receive grants. Improving the pier will improve the entire town.” The trust belongs to the Bognor Regis Heritage Vision Board, with the town council, which has been given the green light

to make a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for up to £5m for the pier and the town’s Picturedrome cinema. Ayers said: “It’s good a new group has got together to help the pier. I’m hoping we will get somewhere together this time. I will certainly work with Paul Wells, the town’s mayor, and the trust. It will be important in years to come that a trust takes over the pier. It’s important for future generations.” Trust chairman Nick Stuart-Nicolson concluded: “Seaside piers remain the most iconic symbol of all seaside resorts lucky enough to still have one. Like most piers, ours is a Victorian structure and has shown itself very able to withstand the constant ravages of the sea for almost 150 years. However, it has naturally suffered somewhat over time. She now needs some help. As we are now tasked with the pier’s restoration, we shall be staging fundraising events on and around the pier.”

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Electrocoin gets festive MARKETING

anufacturer and distributor M Electrocoin has used the ‘12 Days of Christmas’

Astra holds annual conference in Brighton

theme as a pre-Yuletide email marketing ploy to subscribers to its mailing list. The Londonbased outfit, which co-hosts the Park

Avenue Open Day, has used the build-up to Christmas as an opportunity to tell potential customers about its latest stock. By

‘day six’, the firm had promoted Vegas Strip, Ticket Eaters, Bar X Xtreme, Star Trek pinball and the Kitty Chicken prize vending game.

Storm damage hits thousands for Norfolk Amusements

he Astra Gaming group held its annual Tconference at the Grand Hotel in Brighton recently. Representatives from Astra, BellFruit, Mazooma and Empire Games were all on hand to discuss how to, in the words of Astra’s games design director Andy Dinning, ‘pool more resource for the greater good’. A number of high profile industry stakeholders addressed delegates, including Astra Games’ project manager (digital gaming) Mark Taylor, Praesepe’s head of machines Nigel Davis and Greene King’s Jason Lockwood. Talarius’ Peter Harvey also spoke about the positive PR gains made by his appearance on Channel Four’s Undercover Boss. Subjects discussed during the two-day meeting included how to maximise opportunities in the single site sector, the launch of Bell-Fruit’s casino website and the on-going trial of i-Pub in the Greene King chain.

In the aftermath of December’s storm, amusement businesses are counting the cost of the damage caused. musement businesses in North Norfolk have seen the cost of damage caused by December’s storm run into thousands of pounds. In Wells-next-the-Sea, Sands Restaurant and amusement arcade was severely hit by a five-metre-high tide the largest the resort has ever seen. It caused severe flooding through the bottom floor of the arcade,the effect of which Sands operator Chris Brown described as“devastating”. All of 150 of his amusement machines will now have to be replaced, and he told the Norfolk Eastern Daily Press that he doesn’t know when the business will be able to re-open. In Hunstanton, amusement ride

operators John and Deborah Cook feared the worse after seeing waves crash over the resort’s sea defences. Although they were still waiting for the rides they operate at the Rainbow Amusement Park to dry out before assessing the extent of the damage,they estimated that the water had caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. John told Lynn News:“I was shocked at the speed the water was coming in.It was frightening. I’m normally a laidback kind of man but I panicked. I

phoned my wife who was at home and said ‘get out, get out’. “It was going so fast I thought it was going to flood my home. I’ve been here ever since I was nine-years-old and I’ve never known anything like it.” David Rimmer, park manager of Triangle Amusements, which owns Rainbow Amusement Park, added: “The force of the water even broke up some of the concrete steps by the [sea defence] wall. It was so powerful, it’s frightening.”

Change of fortunes for York-based WMC WORKING MEN’S CLUBS

t Clement’s WMC in York has won a national Saward for achieving a dramatic turnaround in its fortunes. The club used to be struggling, with some outstanding debts. Now it is back in the black and has a programme of refurbishment underway, and its achievements were recognised when it won a Club Mirror award for Best Turnaround of 2013. Club president Andy Deeble said the club now had new refrigeration, icemaking and glass-washing equipment, the roof had been repaired and the exterior had been painted. CCTV cameras had also been installed internally

REDEMPTION

K novelty and prize vending outfit Brent U Namco signed a new distri-

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Brent Namco signs Jennison distribution deal

and externally to improve security, an extension was being built at the back and snooker tables had been re-covered. He said a property previously lived in by a steward had been sold off and the club now had a healthy bank balance. Organisers of the Club Mirror awards said that winning one showed the professional-

ism demonstrated by clubs and individuals who really were at the top of their game. Award judge Nick Sellens said: “These awards highlight the ongoing, pivotal role which clubs play in our communities. Clubs are an integral part of the UK’s social fabric, and the ingenuity and determination these licensed venues

show in building memberships and providing a unique working environment in which to socialise is astounding.” A spokesman for Club Mirror, a monthly magazine for licensed clubs, said St Clement’s had been in significant debt last year but by February this year all debts had been paid off. Head of the judges, Caroline Scoular, said an extraordinary job had been done in preventing the club from closure and reversing its fortunes, to the extent that it was now looking at expanding.“It’s a great example of what sheer determination and the ability to negotiate can do,” she stated.

bution deal with redemption specialist Jennison Entertainment Technologies during the IAAPA show for the Snow Down ticket redemption game. Jennison Entertainment Technology has become known for unusually innovative approaches bringing new features to the table in the creation of its games, including the likes of Hollywood Reels, Space Ballz and Intermission among others. Snow Down is no exception - a two player ticket game that sees kids of all ages competing to collect the most snow in funnels from ‘blizzard conditions’ within the cabinet. “We are certain Snow Down will prove to be a redemption masterpiece,” said John Brennan,commercial director of Namco Europe. He concluded: “This game combined with the incredible response we had to the Bandai Namco range of games, and our new games from the Raw Thrills stable, offers our customers the most exciting line-up of machines to be found anywhere under one roof for more years than I can remember.”

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Clarion deploys ‘groundbreaking’ tactic for ICE Totally Gaming

Crane concludes acquisition of MEI

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ACQUISITION

The marketing team behind ICE Totally Gaming has deployed what it believes to be a groundbreaking tactic as part of its ‘Sensational' campaign in support of the 2014 exhibition. ICE Totally Gaming, taking place from 4-6 February at ExCeL London, has harnessed the sense of smell as a method of engaging with its stakeholders, having commissioned a brand scent which is being used both in the lead up to, and during, the world’s biggest gaming event. The first appearance of the ICE brand scent will be prior to Christmas when postcards immersed in the smell of ICE will land on desks as part of the event's extensive visitor direct mail campaign. Christopher Pratt, managing director at the aroma’s creator, ScentAir UK,explained:“The sense of smell is the most direct and memorable of the five senses, and is an extremely crucial way to deepen ones brand with their clients.Phys-

rane Co. completed its $804m acquisition of MEI C Conlux Holdings last week.

ical experiences and human senses are very important tools in marketing. Adding the sense of smell to a property/brand leaves a lasting emotional impression on everyone who enters that space.” Pratt, a scent marketing expert, added:“Clarion had a very strong idea of its brand values and identity,

and we were able to work with them quickly and clearly to develop a bespoke fragrance that represents their brand but also associates themselves with the event.We created a fresh,clean and sophisticated floral aroma, with warm, citrusbased notes. The fragrance took about four weeks to create.”

He added:“Stage two will see us scenting the event, which is a first. We’ve had individual exhibiting companies requesting an aroma in order to create a mood or reflect a design on their stand, but to have an event organiser specify a brand scent at their exhibition is definitely breaking new ground.

Hornchurch pubs suffer spate of AWP thefts BACTA Bikers elects through the side door and then they smashed the new machines to pieces.” He said that they had broken through the front landlady locked herself upstairs whilst “fearpresident less” burglars smashed apart five AWP of the machines to get to the hoppers. Each of A machines in her pub - the second raid in the area these hold up to £350 and the vandals got away

The deal, first announced a year ago, got the green light earlier this month from the European Commission. In July, the European Commission cleared Crane’s acquisition of MEI under the condition that the company licences its Currenza C2 coin recycler product line in Europe and divests its B2B bill recycler product line. The two product lines will be licensed and sold, respectively, to the Suzo-Happ Group, the global components supplier and manufacturer which serves more than 20,000 customers worldwide. The transactions are expected to close and become effective in late December or early January. Crane confirmed that it will provide an update on the MEI acquisition on January 27, 2014, in connection with its fourth-quarter earnings release, and on February 27 at its analysts meeting.

ROBBERY

CHARITY

n an emotionally-charged speech at the annual Bacta Bikers Christmas IDinner recently, BACTA Bikers president and BACTA life member Dave Orton announced his retirement after 25 years in the post. In the unscheduled election that followed, Praesepe’s Nick Harding proposed and Tony Eyre seconded that Andrew Murden be elected as Dave Orton’s successor. Murden stated that he was ‘surprised and flattered’ to accept the nomination and that he would do his best to continue to lead the bikers in a way that would best reflect the charitable values of the UK coin-op industry.

in just half an hour.Claire O’Mahoney,general manager of The Good Intent, South End Road, Hornchurch,awoke at 6.30am after hearing noises in the pub below on December 3. She told local press:“I walked downstairs and there was a man wearing a hoodie, he just stood there in front of me smashing the machine.” O’Mahoney fled to the living quarters upstairs and locked herself in before calling the police. Deputy manager,Peter Merritt,said:“They came in

with five.The police believe two people were involved in the incident but the pub did not have CCTV cameras to catch the offenders. As little as 20 minutes previously The Compasses, on Abbs Cross Lane less than two miles away, had also been hit.A spokesperson from the Harvester pubco which ownsThe Compasses said: “A burglary took place in early hours of Tuesday morning last week.There was damage to the fruit machines andATM,and a small amount of cash was stolen from the fruit machines.” These incidents follow a string of raids at pubs. There were six pub robberies between June and September this year.AWPs were all the main targets in these and the police believe they were linked. The string of incidents began in June with a raid on Romford’s Mawney Arms.The Slaters Arms,the Windmill and the King Harold and the Durham Arms - all in the same area - have also been targeted.

Machine attacker caught on CCTV VANDALISM

pub burglar was caught on CCTV as he smashed up a fruit A machine. The man attacked the AWP after breaking into the Whistling Goose pub in Amsterdam Road, Hull, with another man. Police said the second man, who was not seen on camera, stole a cigarette machine from behind the bar. Detectives are now hoping people who have seen the stills will be able to identify the bandit burglar. Detective Constable Justin Marrow, from Hull’s priority crime team, said: “I would ask readers to watch the footage and tell us who this man is.”

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An amusement park owner has urged Southport not to follow in the footsteps of Blackpool and Morecambe by future-proofing its tourist economy.

CHARITY

Southport warned not to repeat other resorts’ tourism failures he owner of Southport’s Pleasureland amusement park has courted controversy by criticising other resorts in a speech encouraging businesses to invest in local tourism. Addressing the Southport Area Committee, Norman Wallis told local councillors how important a Tourism Business Improvement District scheme would be for the town’s future prosperity. In doing so, he urged them to consider similar seaside resorts in the North West and North Wales where, in his opinion, not enough investment had been made in tourism. Wallis said: “Look at Rhyl,

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Blackpool, Morecambe and other seaside resorts that have done too little too late and as a result have not quite cut it. “We have a fantastic opportunity here with the BID team and the entrepreneurs in the town to work together to really fly the flag for Southport and make it the number one destination and resort. “The BID is not just about the businesses, it is about making the whole place a great place for visitors to come to.” The BID scheme aims to relieve the burden of tourism investment from the local authority by creating a sustainable financial model that helps tourism businesses

ARCADE DRUNK SENTENCED A man has admitted being drunk and disorderly in Cleethorpes’ Smiles For Miles amusement arcade on July 9, 2013. Magistrates gave Nicholas Heaver, 24, a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £15 victims’ surcharge.

work and invest collectively in the development of local tourism. Telling the committee he spends more money promoting Southport outside the resort than anyone else,Wallis explained why he is supporting it with such passion. He commented:“I am very pleased that my family and grandfather left us with such a fantastic place.But now part of my place is to ensure that Southport is here for my children and grandchildren and anyone that comes to visit.” He continued: “As a BID everyone has to put money in and we will use that to benefit all of the town.With everyone putting something in we have a very big pot.

“We could do events, I have just done a tour of Europe looking at Halloween events. America does some fantastic things and I want to make Southport the scare capital of the UK. “We are very good at events in Southport and we have a good record of it. What we need to do is more and Sefton Council Tourism just cannot do it anymore. “With the BID we can do all sorts of things like have Formula One go kart races.There are all sorts we can do to promote our town. Southport businesses will start voting on the BID scheme from February 27, 2014, with the result expected in March 2014.

SEASIDE ICON SECURES GRANT Whitley Bay’s iconic Spanish City Dome is to be restored and reopened to the public after being awarded a £3.7m Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The Grade II-listed building was at risk of deteriorating beyond repair after regeneration work stalled due to lack of funds.

taff at Harris Amusements in Skegness are celebrating after their line-up of mousStaches helped to raise over £500 for the Movember men’s health charity. All male staff at the amusement arcade grew moustaches as part of the month-long event, which raises funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer and mental health. Harris Amusements’ Richard Smith from Harris Amusements, who organised the fundraiser, told the Skegness Standard: “It was a fantastic effort made by all. We really did exceed expectations, and we are certainly looking forward to doing the same again next year. “I would also like to thank everyone who donated and all that took part.” He extended special thanks to staff members Paul Brownley and Kevin Brinkley, who managed to raise £100 each. Harris Amusements is still collecting money. Anyone wanting to donate can go to http://mobro.co/harrisamusements.

MANNING’S NEW YEAR HOPE Manning’s Amusements owner Charlie Manning is hopeful his new boutique ten-pin bowling centre will be open in time for a New Years’ Eve celebration. The new attraction, based in Ipswich, is set to bring in 2014 with live music, DJs and top-quality food and drink.

WHITBY PARK-AND-RIDE BOOST Work will commence on Whitby’s £2.8m parkand-ride scheme in January and be ready for the Easter weekend. North Yorkshire councillor Gareth Dadd said: “Once built, this new facility will be crucial to supporting tourism in the town long-term.”

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There has been much to celebrate for the pub sector in 2013, according to BBPA board member Benet Slay, who spoke at the trade body’s Parliamentary reception last week. here has been much to celebrate in 2013, but further opportunities lie ahead for the pub sector, BBPA Board Member Benet Slay told MPs and guests at the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group/BBPA Christmas reception in Parliament last week. Slay, CEO of Carlsberg UK, said the ending of the beer duty escalator and the cut in beer duty had boosted industry confidence. He also highlighted other major milestones for the industry, such as Pubs are Great and the Let There Be Beer campaign,thanked MPs for their support for industry campaigns, and urged the government to repeat the beer duty

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of the government’s new approach to business rates is further encouraging evidence of this.” Slay,however,warned the sector not to rest on its laurels in what remain challenging economic times. He stated:“Our work is not done. It is vital we persuade you to keep to the course we have set out on in 2013.” For example, Slay believes that with CAMRA and SIBA there is a compelling case for a further freeze in beer duty in the 2014 Budget, both to help sustain the recovery the pub sector is beginning to see in its breweries and equally to take further pressure off pubs, and to continue to supof the economic case for ending ever-energetic Community Pubs port employment in your conthe damaging beer duty escalator. Minister Brandon Lewis MP we stituencies and in a very domestic have secured a PubsAre Great cam- business. And end it he did. He concluded:“We would like “The Chancellor went further paign with Visit Britain. Posters are than that and announced the first being promoted all over the globe continued support for a business cut in beer duty in this country in key markets for inbound tourists rates system that recognises the since 1959.That’s 54 years ago. By to the UK - recognising the fact that value of pubs in communities and doing so the Chancellor more than enjoying a beer in a British pub is on the high street... these are delivearned his right to be named Beer in the top three of all visitor expe- ering results and supporting pubs riences for tourists to the UK. It’s and the night time economy - and Drinker of the Year.” represent a stronger approach Slay continued:“Further,in 2013, part of the essence of Britain.” He added:“Last week’s Autumn than pursuing new financial or regthrough the fantastic support of what we can safely describe as the Statement placing pubs at the heart ulatory burdens on our industry.”

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freeze in 2014. He told guests:“Despite the very tough ongoing market conditions and declining volumes,as an industry we still do have much to celebrate. First and foremost, is something that was delivered through a united and energetic campaign with SIBA and CAMRA and many other supporters. We persuaded you to persuade the then rEconomic Secretary Sajid Javid to convince the Chancellor

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The 2014 IMA begins on Tuesday 14 January at 10:00 am, with the hall closing at 19:00 pm. Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 January operate to the same schedule, while the final day finishes earlier. On Friday 17 visitors will need to vacate the expo at 16:00 pm.

Halls 8a and 8b of the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre will be playing host to the IMA this year. The venus is within easy reach of airports, car parks, and public transport. IMA’s mobility partner Lufthansa are offering discounted travel with the code DEZAIFJ. Those travelling by underground can catch train U78 straight to the exhibition centre.

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Amid controversial new gaming regulations, representatives from the worldwide amusement industry are preparing to descended on Düssedorf, Germany for the annual IMA trade show. DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26, 2013

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uring mid-January Dusseldorf’s Exhibition Centre will play host to a wide variety of suppliers and service providers, covering sectors from gaming machines to furnishings. The event organisers anticipate that their 150 exhibitors will attract around 9,000 visitors in total. With so many industry figures gathered in one place, organisers are keen to foster communication around the “political imponderabilities” created by Germany’s divisive gaming regulations. Gauselmann, traditionally one of IMA’s three largest exhibitors, have been preparing the ground for debate, with the head of central communications Mario Hoffmeister claiming that his company was,“optimistic that, in a joint effort and with the help of the courts, we will stop the threatening legal restrictions.” Christian Arras, CEO of Löwen Entertainment, was at pains to encourage fellow suppliers to work together at IMA in order to prepare for forthcoming legal changes.

“In view of the uncertain future of the industry after 2017,” he said,“strategic and sustainable planning is of major importance for suppliers.” Arras further emphases the important role IMA plays in giving the industry a chance to meet and “enter into an intensive exchange of ideas.” So far as Löwen are concerned, it is vital that companies in Germany are able to compete against other forms of gambling, in particular those operating illegally, and he called for “attractive, reasonably regulated gaming.” German suppliers Bally Wulff have also released their thoughts on Germany’s legal situation ahead of an appearance at IMA. The company is more optimistic than most, with head of marketing Francesco Vescio commenting that Bally Wulff are certain,“that both by legal and mostly by political means, we will be able to secure a fair chance for the future.The task is to take active part in shaping the future and to present concepts that can serve as a basis for discussions.”

Away from this legal debate, the show floor is set to host a number of gaming innovations. Games featuring full HD displays are expected to be a major focus, with exhibitors such Gauselmann confirming that they will be displaying new HD products at their booth. In particular, Mario Hoffmeister said that his company,“have an absolutely unique selling proposition with our new top machine, the Merkur Vision Slant Top SL.” Bally Wulff are also expected to make a large impact in 2014 with their array of multi-game devices.These products have proved particularly successful in the marketplace during 2013 and Francesco Vescio has promised that the company will deliver “remarkable new products” at this year’s IMA. In addition to the larger exhibitors there will be representatives from many other sectors in attendance, including, for the first time in the expo’s thirty-nine year history, an area dedicated exclusively to iGaming.

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SMS-VIP marketing boosts footfall for Cashino Enabling Cashino to reach its customers with a swift text message promotion, SMS-VIP has been praised for driving the operator’s custom nationwide.

irect marketing firm SMS-VIP has received the seal of approval from one of the coin-op amusement sector’s largest operators. Cashino has been using SMS’s text message advertising and promotions service for two years and reported it is delighted with its conversion rate. Phil Gibbs, marketing manager at Cashino, said he could always expect a response of over 20 per cent to messages sent out, thanks to the speed with which the service enables it to react. He commented: “It means Cashino is able to react quicker to what is happening in a changing market. We can get messages out to players about new products, promotions or other new developments very swiftly. “We are also able to use it as a strategic tool to promote Cashino’s national campaigns.” SMS-VIP CEO Philip Closier made contact with Gibbs when Praesepe (Cashino’s

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Hugo Illingworth AGGREGATE: Tom Clarke AGGREGATE: Lee H AGGREGATE: JJ Lucky AGGREGATE: Stuart Heyden AGGREGATE: Chris Skelly AGGREGATE: Andy Bowler AGGREGATE: Tony Brookes AGGREGATE: Simon Shaw AGGREGATE: Gary Newman AGGREGATE: Harry Illingworth AGGREGATE: Jo Bursnell AGGREGATE: Tony Brookes AGGREGATE: Laurie Carpenter AGGREGATE: Mark Sherwin AGGREGATE: Ashley Temple AGGREGATE:

33 57 56 104 52 89 30 53 49 79 27 58 26 46 39 58 27 47 17 42 12 28 25 56 38 93 39 86 45 99 27 49

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JO'S ASSETS HOLIDAY MONEY ABSOLUTE REAMSTERS DONKEY LASHERS RANGERS RETURN 2 SCUM ON THE RUN I WANT DIRTY KNEES 2 BIG PRIZE WINNERS PARAGON ACADEMICALS THE REAL DEAL BEADLES 1 BEST SELECTION AMS VXR GJ JOHNNYS SHOPPERS 11 FERGIES FINEST COINSPINNERTRONS TOWER POWER DO IT THEE SEN LAD SEE THE AT' TOP ESSEX'S FINEST M.O.T WARWICKS ELEVEN UPHILL SKIERS 2 THE TOP LAC DE GURSON

Team Name

32 EVAN TENNER BACK NOW 79 24 GILLSGILLSGILLS 53 48 DYNAMO KEBAB 82 25 CAREFREE ALDON 38 35 BOWLERS BOYZ 78 23 CHEEKY MONKEYS 48 35 SOUTH OF THE QUEENS 78 36 EASY MONEY 63 38THE ELDORADO TRACTOR BOYS 77 40 CLUB TROPICANA 85 20 DANS DESTROYERS 37 37 BAYERN OTHER STRIKER 77 24 DIDCOT GOALBUSTERS 45 30 IFUN@SUNDANCERS 74 15 COSMIC SECOND 11 48 28 SUSHI SLIPPERS 59

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Joanne Crooks Darrell Webb Alex Lee Andy Williamson Ashley Temple Nathan Holmes Jorzoe-FTM Harry Leaveme Nick Hardy Dave Columbine Peter Hemmings John Jennings Roger Jarrett John Mitchell Kevin Temple Coopertron Tony O'Brien Simon Shaw Simon Shaw Dave Clarke Bill Knowles Warwick Tunnicliffe Bill Knowles Reece Newman Bill Knowles

23 30 26 32 35 21 22 50 33 14 22 4 22 20 15 13 17 18 9 19 11 22 14 8 9

486 486 485 485 481 480 476 473 469 464 464 453 451 436 435 417 417 416 404 393 392 387 373 358 357

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Stuart Heyden Colin Smith David Lees Glyn Petrie Andy Bowler Matty Sirett David Lees Steve Barber Stoo Evans Warren Roffey Daniel Barber David Lees John Carpenter Shaney Pashley Terry Farr Derek Lewis

Coinslot DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 2, 2014

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Coinslot December 20 - January 2, 2014

Comment We can make it - if the government doesn’t break it

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“Build it and they will come!”

alex lee comment o that’s it then, another year gone and about ten seconds left until EAG International 2014. Rather than talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of 2013 (insert politicians’ names as appropriate) I’d like to finish the year on as upbeat a note as I dare. While only the most naive optimist could spin the current state of the gaming and amusement market into a prediction that there’s a light metrebusting luminosity waiting at the end of the tunnel, I find it impossible to deny that the UK machine manufacturing sector is pulling out all the stops to come up with a solution to the ongoing problems created by what amounts to some shambolic legislation and horrific trading conditions. 2013 saw some very entertaining and innovative products entering the market, which suggests that there is still an element of investment going on, depending of course on who you talk to! Is that investment enough to steer coin-op through these choppy waters, however? There are plenty who would surmise that if spending on new equipment remains at its current level or, heaven forbid, dips further then it won’t be enough. It certainly seems from

where I’m standing that the manufacturing sector cannot be supported solely by the spending of a few, large players in the market. In other words, everyone needs to (somehow) dig deep and reinvest in their gaming and amusement stock. Undoubtedly, the government also has a major part to play in securing the longer term viability of UK machine manufacturing.We’ve had a half-decent stakes and prize review, but the fact remains that the B2 situation is daft at best and crippling at worst. Put simply, the Treasury has to think very carefully about their next move concerning policies that might affect gaming machine manufacturing. If they treat the sector with just a modicum of respect - and work more closely with the industry’s most prominent and knowledgeable stakeholders - they cannot fail to realise that it can make a valuable contribution. Taking a broader perspective, there isn’t a great deal of manufacturing of any kind remaining in the UK. Surely in that case what is left must be actively encouraged, nurtured and protected? Gaming machine manufacture is one of just a few innovative UK industries left and is therefore deserving of much better treatment – and so is the coinop sector per se.

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alex lee media watch executives of two of the pub-owning chains ThaveopUK’sindicated that they are not unhappy with the enforced 8.7 per cent rises in AWP (Category C) machine rents by Sceptre Leisure, which has since been endorsed by other leading operators, according to Intergame’s David Snook. The executives, who felt compelled to remain off the record for the moment, confessed that they had no problem with the apparent squeeze being applied to the supply chain, which they said was largely due to a change in the perceived status of the machine in the British pub. For many years the machine was always treated as a valuable profit contributor to the business; effectively in itself a small but significant individual “profit centre.” However, changes in recent years have seen the whole of the licensed trade react to the recessionary

pressures and place a spotlight on areas of their businesses with a view to cost reductions. These reductions would help to minimise the squeeze being placed on their margins. This procurement efficiency drive somehow encompassed the machines. As one of the licensed retail executives put it: “It may be that as the law at the time demanded a straight rental for the product that this in itself would to the untrained eye appear to be a commodity that was being purchased, rather than a variable income source.” He added: “By switching the emphasis from profit centre to cost centre the inevitable push has been for a reduction in the headline cost, which inevitably fails to take account of the nature of the commodity you are ‘purchasing.’” The other retailer executive focused on the potential damage that a one-sided treat-

ment of the contract to supply has had. “No-one can deny that innovation and development has been squeezed until it squeaks as the price paid to operators has created a downward pressure throughout the chain.” It was plain from the comments that, while not representing the whole of the retail sector, it was clear that the executives were very concerned and felt it was time to start supporting the supply chain to prevent a future potentially fatal breakdown in processes that ultimately lead to cash generation. “It is relatively easy to produce a very cheap product that generates no revenue,” one said. Elsewhere, while parts of the seaside arcade sector somehow escaped the worst effects of the recent high winds and flooding, it seems the pub sector took a bit of a pasting. According to the Morning Advertiser, pubs damaged by

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“Across the category B estate in Great Britain, there is a great deal of inconsistency in the level and type of data collected. Some operators have transactional data which logs every financial transaction, player tracking data and proxy session data. Some only have aggregate levels of transactional information.”

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“Operators tell us they change to flat screen TFT monitors to improve the appearance of a gaming machine, which attracts more customers and results in better cashbox returns. It’s also important to remember that TFT screens consume 50-70 per cent less energy than Cathode Ray tubes. This can result in a significant saving in your monthly energy bill.”

Webb believes Whittingdale is ‘too close’ to FOBTs

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“The Romanian state plans to introduce new taxes for the gambling industry. Firstly, it plans to more than double the entry tax for casinos, from RON20 to RON50.” ROMANIA-INSIDER.COM

“JD Wetherspoon, the managed operator, has bought a pub in the area of London where chairman Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons pub in 1979 and at the same time announced it will open its 900th site next week in Lancashire.” LEWIS BROWN, THE MORNING ADVERTISER

“It is heartbreaking to see the damage caused. But we will get the pier back and back up and running - I’m hoping we can reopen by mid-February. I can assure all the people of Blackpool we will be back.” PETER SEDGWICK, NORTH PIER, BLACKPOOL

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achine rent rise announcement by Sceptre Leisure has been received philosophically by ubcos, while a number of pubs have been affected by the recent floods.

the recent tidal surge are likely to face business failure due to the impact on Christmas trade, and insurance brokers may soon stop providing flood cover. These are the stark warnings from UK insurance brokers in light of the North Sea surge along the east coast on 5 and 6 December. Christian Wheeler, new business development executive at the Bateman Group, said: “If the building needs drying out it can take an awfully long time, and if you can’t get the pub fit for purpose then you’re not going to be able to open, so there will probably be closures. Money’s tight and a lot of them (publicans) aren’t turning over a great deal of money, so this flood has been devastating.” Christie Insurance managing director Walter Murray also warned that many publicans do not have suitable insurance to cover loss of trade during disasters such as floods, and bro-

kers may stop covering flood damage altogether if the Government does not sufficiently invest in flood defences. “The biggest debate comes with loss of profit - people have a tendency to understate the amount they should insure for. That will cause the insurance company to say, look you’ve understated by 50 per cent, so we’ll only pay you 50 per cent of your claim,” he said. However, pubs unaffected by the floods, such as the Lighthouse Inn, in Walcott, Norfolk, have become community hubs, providing shelter for local residents. Lighthouse Inn licensee Steve Bullimore said: “I had just over 100 people here last night (5 December) and about 40 sat in the pub all night because their homes have been badly damaged. I’m what’s known as the safe house.” And finally, the well-known UK coin machine operating Kravis family has lost one of its

best-known personalities with the death last week of Mac Kravis, aged 93, according to Coin-op Community. He was the last survivor of the three brothers who made up a powerful force within the business in Britain in the second half of the last century. Mac, together with brothers Mick and Sid, had been in the amusement business in the UK for many years. In the 1960s they started Lincolnshire Automatics, which became a leading operator of machines in pubs. It was subsequently sold to Bell-Fruit some years later. The brothers also had a major arcade, the Savoy in Cleethorpes, and one in London’s Acre Lane, Brixton.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling’s Derek Webb has taken an alternative view to that of John Whittingdale MP when it comes to the B2 issue.

derek webb letter to the editor write in reference to your article in Coinslot International Ifrom the December 6th issue where JohnWhittingdale attacks the Daily Mail and demonstrates by his comments that he is still too close to FOBTs to provide a reliable opinion. In the article Mr Whittingdale claims that the anti-FOBT lobby, including the Daily Mail,has little or no factual evidence against FOBTs. He perversely then goes on to say“we need empirical evidence that they aren’t as addictive as the anti-FOBT lobby make out.” This displays how prejudiced Mr Whittingdale is, denying the evidence of FOBT harm to the young and vulnerable, but trying to find evidence that FOBTs are not harmful. Mr Whittingdale, in his capacity as Chair of the Culture Media and Sport (CMS) committee when investigating the 2005 GamblingAct,concluded in 2012 that there should be an increase in FOBTs.This committee,which included Philip Davies MP and Gerry Sutcliffe MP, was aided by two special advisors, one of whom, Steve Donoghue, is the unpaid secretariat of the All Party Betting and Gaming Group, but has acted as a paid consultant for bookmakers. The committee found time to visit Macao and Australia, but only found time to visit one British betting shop.This would have been be a pre-arranged visit to overstaffed, sanitised premises, as will be the case when MPs are invited to betting shops.

The Gambling Commission had evidence since 2010 of FOBTs having a stronger association with problem gambling than any other gambling activity, based on secondary research from the British Gambling Prevalence Survey of 2007, but did not present this to the CMS committee.The CMS committee did not call forward the Campaign for Fairer Gambling as a verbal witness. Mr Whittingdale, Mr Davies and Mr Sutcliffe are also all in the All Party Betting and Gaming Group. Steve Donoghue wrote to Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) and arranged a meeting for November 15th 2012 for the Group to discuss gaming machines, including FOBTs.Immediately prior to that date there was intended to be two reviews, a triennial review of stakes and prizes and a separate FOBT review. At the March 2013 AGM of the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB), attended by Mr. Davies, the CEO of the ABB Dirk Vennix, stated that a separate FOBT review by DCMS had been averted. Mr Whittingdale is now arguing for adult gaming centre (AGC) parity with licenced betting offices on FOBTs, although he is fully aware that allowing FOBTs in AGCs will not happen. It would appear that Mr Whittingdale’s priority is protecting the bookmakers’ FOBT market monopoly, regardless of what he says.

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Newsweek CHINA PLANS INTERNATIONAL EXPO ver 4,000 booths are set to fill 80,000 square metres of show floor during the 7th annual China International Gaming and Amusement Exhibition (CIAE). The event is scheduled for 1-3 March, 2014 and will feature exhibitors from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. Organisers estimate that the Import and Export Fair, Pazhou Complex in the city of Guangzhou will play host to over 320 international brands.

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Ireland prepares for March show and conference be running concurrently in the same location. The event begins with a keynote update on Irish gambling legislation, where operators and suppliers can receive an update on the government’s plans to Office of Gambling Control Ireland. The Conference will also include a panel on the future of gaming machines in Ireland, during which local industry luminaries will discuss what suppliers should be doing to prepare themselves for upcoming regulatory changes. Concluding the conference is a chance for attendees to contribute to the future of gaming law in Ireland, as the a panel discussion helps construct a cross-industry paper to be delivered to Ireland’s Minister for Justice.

he only trade show dedicated solely to the Irish gaming, casino and amusement industry is gearing up for its 35th event on 4-5 March, 2014. Industry figures from a wide range of industries will convene at the Moran Red Cow Conference Centre & Hotel, Dublin for a two day exploration of the unique opportunities afforded by the Irish gaming and amusement industries. Alongside the core suppliers, a number of vital ancillary sectors have reserved booth space for the expo. Services such as insurance, security and legal will sit alongside pool tables, video games and vending novelties. While the hall is filled with visitors and exhibitors, the Irish Gaming Conference will

DISCOUNT OFFERED FOR LGA SYMPOSIUM n October 2013, the Local Government Association (LGA) published ‘Problem Gambling: Frequently asked questions’, a briefing for

local authorities on how they can help to tackle problem gambling through existing legislation and guidance. With this in mind, an event, entitled Reducing the Harm Associated with Problem Gambling: The Role of Local

Government has been scheduled for February 26, 2014 at an as yet unconfirmed venue in central London. The symposium provides an opportunity to discuss how local Government can work with public

agencies and the betting industry to ensure effective protection measures, policies and procedures are used to promote and implement socially responsible gambling and tackle problematic gambling.

Calendar UK EVENTS JANUARY 2014 21-23 EAG International 2014 ExCeL London London UK www.eagexpo.com

FEBRUARY 2014 4-6 ICE Totally Gaming ExCeL London UK www.icetotallygaming.com 11-13 Digital Signage Expo Sands Expo Center Las Vegas Nevada US www.digitalsignageexpo.net

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS DECEMBER 2013 5-7 Atrax 2013 Istanbul Expo Center Istanbul Turkey www.tureksfuar.com.tr

10-12 ECA Slot Summit Enghienles-Bains France www.slotsummit.com

JANUARY 2014 14-17 IMA 2014 Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre Düsseldorf Germany www.ima-messe.com

FEBRUARY 2014 5-7 IAAPI Bombay Exhibition Centre Goregaon India www.iaapi.org

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