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Gamestec and TOBC for PARTNERSHIP

amestec has announced a sigG nificant business gain this week involving the biggest name in UK tenpin bowling. National machine operator Gamestec has been appointed as sole supplier of gaming and amusement equipment for The Original Bowling Company, operator of the wellknown Hollywood Bowl and AMF Bowling tenpin bowling centres. Under the

terms of the agreement, Gamestec will supply circa 375 products comprising Category C and D gaming machines, SWPs and pool tables across all 43 sites owned by TOBC. The deal sees Gamestec take on the role of specialist gaming operator for TOBC, providing a national service via one of its strategically placed national depots which is supported by local engineers, logistics and collection teams. More specifically on the product front, Gamestec will be introducing dig-

IGRG appoints new ch TRADE BODIES

he Industry Group For Tis comprised Responsible Gambling, which of the five main trade associations from the gambling industry, has appointed Barry Hardy as its new chairman. The IGRG provides a structure to promote socially responsible gambling in the licensed UK gambling market. Building on existing relationships and work streams, it also provides a crosssector forum to consider matters of common interest associated with the three licensing objectives in Section 1 of the Gambling Act 2005. Clive Hawkswood, who has presided as chairman of the group since its establishment in March 2014, said:“Our original intention was to rotate the chairmanship on an annual basis between each of the trade associations, but we soon decided that it would be beneficial to have an independent chairman if a suitable candidate could be identified and Barry fits the bill per-

fectly.” He added:“I and my trade association colleagues were obviously delighted when he agreed to accept our invitation.I am sure we will all work well together as we take forward a range of initiatives that are currently being finalised.” Commenting on his appointment, Barry Hardy stated: “The wider gambling industry has

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BC forge sole supply deal ital gaming into everyTOBC location across the UK with its Casino slots offering. The deal also sees the introduction of BellFruit Games’ iconic Deal or No Deal Winfall, a Cat C title ‘with a twist’ that has garnered a huge fan base of players in pubs throughout the UK. Will Etherington, national amusements manager at TOBC, welcomed the tie-up,saying:“We are delighted to announce this major new supply agreement with the UK’s biggest operator of gaming and amusement equipment. TOBC is an innovator and pioneer in tenpin bowling and is keen to engage with specialist partners like Gamestec who share similar qualities. We are

ew chairman done much over the years to promote socially responsible gambling and those developments should be acknowledged. However, we must proactively strive to identify and implement further improvements where we can.” He continued: “The IGRG has unmatched reach across the UK gambling industry and I have been pleasantly surprised by how well the associations have been working together. I am very much looking forward to the coming months as we begin to do more detailed work in areas such as staff training, customer interaction and messaging.” The IGRG is comprised of theAssociation of British Bookmakers (ABB); British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA); The Bingo Association (BA); National Casino Forum (NCF); and Remote GamblingAssociation (RGA).

looking forward to forging a great partnership with the industryrecognised specialist in machine operating.” Gamestec operations director Peter Collinge concluded: “Understandably,TOBC demands only the best when it comes to its machine supply requirements. With our high quality service levels, rapid response and customer focused teams we are able to deliver the best of breed and top performing gaming and amusement products available in the market. Furthermore,TOBC can rely on an account management team that is totally dedicated to raising the bar on customer service and maximising machine revenue.”

Gambling Business Group cites ‘impossible challenge’ for regulator INDUSTRY GROUPS

eter Hannibal, CEO of the Gambling Business Group, has described the Premise Licence sections of the 2005 Act as obsolete, a statement which he claims is epitomised by what he describes as the "proverbial coach and horses" that internet based gambling drives through them, and which enables players to play what they want, at any stake of their choosing , anywhere in the UK whether there is a premise license in place or not. Hannibal, writing in the Politics Column of this week's Coinslot, argues that the industry has unfair expectations of the regulator to "…make this outdated situation work" adding "however best their intentions may be, they have an impossible challenge on their hands." The full article in which Hannibal makes a clarion call for parity and transparency on adult gaming machines appears on page 23.

Weaknesses persist in underage gambling controls - Commission TEST PURCHASING

The Commission has criticised the coin-op industry for an apparent lack of underage gambling controls. BACTA, however, believes that the sample size is too small to be accurate and that according to its own figures the ‘problem’ is nowhere near as bad as it seems. he latest round of underage gambling test purchasing conducted by local authorities in partnership with the Gambling Commission demonstrates that many operators have inadequate controls for preventing underage gambling, according to the Gambling Commission itself. In 20 out of 40 tests ofAGCs and betting shops,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.A number of tests were also conducted at licensed FECs and at bingo premises that had been converted from arcades, with similar weaknesses found. Licensees that did not challenge a test purchaser before they played a gaming machine have been warned by local authorities that failure to improve could lead to formal regulatory action being taken, and many licensees have been required to submit action plans to their LA detailing how the weaknesses in their underage gambling controls will be remedied. Some licensees have introduced a range of measures in response, for example improved training schemes for their employees; the employment of third-parties to conduct quarterly test purchases of their premises;have re-sited CCTV to provide employees with better sight of customers entering the premises;or are introducing physical barriers to age-restricted areas at times where they cannot be monitored. However, LAs are reminding the operators that if they fail to voluntarily deliver improvements, or if their gambling premises fail a further test purchase,then they may be subject to a review of their premises licence which could culminate in the impo-

sition of stricter licence conditions or the suspension or revocation of their premises licence. Some staff members appeared to be unaware of the presence of the young person, either being engaged in other duties at the time or not paying attention. In one test, there were no staff present.On other occasions, staff appeared to be unwilling to challenge the tester. Conversely, early challenges were made in tests where the layout of the premises allowed staff to supervise customers entering the premises, or where staff members were positioned close to the entrance. These latest test purchase results provide further evidence that controls need to be strengthened, in the key areas covered in the consultation; such as line of sight, premises layout and staff training. The Commission is currently consulting on strengthening its Licence

Conditions and Codes of Practice.The consultation will close on 31 October. The Commission will continue to work with LAs to test gambling operators as part of a rolling programme of testing. Individual operators may be putting their livelihoods at risk if they fail to prevent access to gambling by children and young people and regulatory action is taken by a local authority or the Commission. BACTA CEO John White commented: “BACTA is committed to ensuring that under 18s do not play machines illegally.It has in place age verification training and a robust test purchasing scheme for its members. This has shown, on a sample size of over 250, a pass rate of 82 per cent with 100 per cent on a retest of those that failed. We look forward to exploring further with the Gambling Commission and local authorities how we can achieve even better levels of performance.”

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Worldwide Golden Tee prize money surpasses $50 million VIDEO GAMES

With the Ryder Cup looming on the horizon, what better time to take stock of the leading players in the game at the moment. And as it stands, it’s clearly off the greens and away from the courses where the real quality seems to be showing. Golden Tee Live is proving its worth, delivering over £30m in prize-money. The video simulator game seems to be maintaining its grip on the market. ncredible Techn o l o g i e s announced that Prize Play on its GoldenTee Live video golf simulator game has awarded more than $50m (£30m) in prizes to players.The milestone was reached, and passed, in August. The Prize Play format gathers 50 players from around the world on a virtual 18-hole golf course. Players pay an additional $1 entry fee to create a $50 prize pool. The top 20 scores win the entire $50 in the form of cash prizes that range from $10 to $1. The remaining players win ‘virtual equipment’ that they can use in future games. IT observed that, as a result of the long-lasting popularity of Golden Tee Live, more than a million contests have been held. The entire $50m in prize

money was automatically awarded to hundreds of thousands of players. As soon as the contest closes, the prize money is added to the player's online account, which is accessible at the game. Players have the choice of collecting the money or using it to pay for additional games.

“Although players can always cash out their prize winnings,over $43m of the $50m in prizes were used to play more Golden Tee,” said IT amusement head Don Pesceone. “When prize money is used to pay for games,the player is basically giving his winnings back to the machine

owner. This is all ‘found money’ and business that directly benefits amusement operators.” Golden Tee Live, which offers online and offline play, is still going strong in the UK with approximately 600 units on site in pubs around the country. The game, which encour-

Gala Coral Group prepares for sale of bingo business BINGO

ajor gaming operator Gala Coral Group has M brought in bankers at Lazard to seek out a buyer for its bingo clubs in a formal sale process after sounding out the market for interest last year. Gala Bingo’s 135 clubs are said to be worth more than £250m.

Analysts expect that a sale of Gala Bingo, which is estimated to be worth more than £250m, will eventually lead to an initial public offering of Gala Coral’s dominant bookmaking business. Gala Coral has more than 1,800 high street betting shops in Britain although it warned that the increasing tax

burden on bookmakers would force it to close outlets this autumn.The company said in a statement: “The total number of (shop) closures will be reviewed on a rolling basis and is likely to be in line with those announced by the group’s competitors.” Potential buyers are rumoured to include

former Gala boss John Kelly in conjunction with Park Square Capital, former chairman of Pizza Express Luke Johnson, and Henry Jackson’s OpCapita.A sale of the bingo arm will not include the group’s online bingo business. Third quarter results released recently revealed an 18 per cent rise in total

ages players to ‘think like real golfers’, is distributed in the UK exclusively by Electrocoin and, according to the firm’s Kevin Weir, is still a major attraction. He told Coinslot:“Because of its trackball-driven interface, it can’t be replicated at home.The uptake for the latest 2014 updates has been phenomenal and there are still rolling tournaments with a monthly prize of £500 that we administer remotely.” The next game update, slated for release at the end of September, will introduce an all-new “daily contest” mode, which will offer players another way to compete for cash prizes. “The unprecedented popularity of Prize Play and fast-paced Closest to the Pin contests will continue to engage players in the newest version of Golden Tee,” concluded Pesceone.

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Iconic pier to host BACTA regional meeting TRADE BODIES

Grand Pier at ThasheWeston-super-Mare been chosen to host

the BACTA West of England regional meeting on September 8. The meeting will be the first to be attended by BACTA’s new chief executive, John White, who recently returned to the industry trade body after having previously held the role of deputy chief executive. He said: “I am really looking forward to the forthcoming West of England regional meeting and re-acquainting myself with old members and new ones too. These are exciting and challenging times for the industry, and we are stronger when we all work together. It is vital we all unite in order to achieve a positive change for the amusement sector. I am particularly looking forward to seeing the Grand Pier in its full glory following the 2008 fire, which completely destroyed the pavilion, and re-opened on 23rd October 2010”. Grand Pier general manager Paul Charalambous said: “We are delighted to be hosting the new Chief Executive’s first regional meeting in the South West region and I am looking forward to showing him and other attendees around the group earnings to £67.2 Grand Pier.” million, boosted by the World Cup and a good online performance. Gala Coral’s chief executive Carl Leaver said: “We remain pleased with the turnaround in the performance of Gala Retail and have recently embarked on a process to explore a potential sale of the division.”

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Fair City Amusements rolls out V-Hub investment plan JUKEBOXES

Leading Scottish operator Fair City Amusements has placed an initial order for 20 flagship VenueHub jukeboxes from Sound Leisure and Soundnet. three-way jukebox deal has been signed by manA ufacturer Sound Leisure, content provider Soundnet and operator Fair City Amusements.The order follows extensive site testing and is the start of a larger planned investment in the market-leading digital jukebox technology by Fair City, which has an extensive client base throughout Scotland. “The V-Hub with Gen 2 software has exceeded our expectations and outperformed any other jukebox on site,” said Brian Campbell, MD of Fair City.“This is a jukebox that delivers what our customers expect, not just the latest music, but social media compatibility and the innovative soundjack app, housed in a great-looking cabinet and accessed by an intuitive interface.There is nothing else on the market to touch it.” Chris Black commented: “We have worked closely

with Brian and the Fair City team to pull this together and are thrilled with this initial order. To have yet another leading operator choose V-Hub is a ringing endorsement for Sound Leisure and the quality of our product.” “Brian and the team at Fair City appreciate the importance of the music content on their jukeboxes and we are pleased to further cement our working relationship with this new order,” added James Luck from Soundnet.“The development of the soundjack app which we released this year gives greater functionality to Soundnet-enabled

jukeboxes and offers something unique to the pay per play market.” At this year’s EAG, Sound Leisure unveiled its Gen 2 V-Hub software which completely overhauls the design and look of the user interface of the jukebox, making it much more intuitive for the customer. It is based on a new software platform that speeds up the processes, to create a slicker, quicker experience that also means Sound Leisure can add greater functionality going forward. The new software update includes three major new apps:

Soundjack - this offers users the opportunity to choose and pay for music via their smart phones. It is ideal for reaching customers who may not be situated close to the jukebox within the venue, such as those seated in a smoking area, or playing pool. Twitter - this allows a pub or club to have its own Twitter feed, with a dedicated hashtag, which can be accessed on the jukebox as a timeline and via a fullscreen advert.This is a fantastic way for a site to promote their presence by encouraging customers to Tweet their location and that of their friends while out having fun. Flickr - another huge social media phenomenon, this time based on images. Customers to the site are encouraged to upload their photos onto the site’s flickr feed. If they tag their pictures #fs - they will be able to see their pictures full screen in the pub.

Tourette’s syndrome sufferer banned from bingo hall for swearing BINGO BAN

ouis Bunn (pictured) was ejected from EastLbourne’s Leo Leisure Bingo hall last week when staff judged his involuntary tics as a deliberate attempt to disrupt players. Bunn, however, claimed the bingo caller made fun of his accidental outbursts while the bingo hall owner defended the decision and said he was ‘sworn at and spat at’. Bunn, from Eastbourne in East Sussex was removed from the town’s Leo Leisure Bingo hall in

the middle of a game. He has now doubled his dose of medication since the incident. He told a national newspaper: “A member of staff was very disrespectful to

me and this made my tics worse. When I confronted the person I told him I couldn’t help it and that I was being discriminated against.” He added: “As the night went on, the staff working the bingo made a few remarks on the microphone regarding my Tourette’s and I felt like I was being singled out.” Bingo hall owner, Peter Brown, who knows Mr Bunn as a regular, defended his actions by stating: “I am aware of his condition and have never had a problem with it in

any way. I’ve spoken to other people to make them aware of his condition and told them that he was a nice person. But we’d had a complaint in that week that he had jumped out of his seat and got very aggressive towards an old lady. I told him he was welcome to continue playing but we would not accept him being aggressive to customers. Brown concluded: “He was aggressive to me, my female members of staff and I was sworn and spat at. I’ve never been spoken to like that.”

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Camelot made to pay the penalty for prize error breach NATIONAL LOTTERY

When you only get £4.8m and you expected £6.2m, you’d be a bit miffed. Such was the problem for three National Lottery winners brought about by a technical glitch at Camelot. A Commission fine and a slap on the back of the legs is a reminder that when it comes to gambling issues, it’s not always about the machines.

he Gambling Commission has found Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd in breach of its licence to operate the National Lottery and has imposed a financial penalty of £100,000, following the initial miscalculation and subsequent communication and publication of an incorrect National Lottery Lotto jackpot prize amount in October 2013. After a full investigation, and t a k i n g account of representations f r o m Camelot, the Commission

found that Camelot had failed to ensure that its bespoke processes and procedures put in place in respect of this key area for the re-launch of Lotto were fit for purpose and had thereby acted in contravention of Condition 5.10A (b) of the licence granted pursuant to section 5 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (as amended). As a result of this breach a financial penalty of £100,000 has been imposed together with a direction for Camelot to commission an independent review, subject to consultation on scope, of its related control environment performance. The incident led to three Lotto jackpot winning ticket holders initially being informed by Camelot that they had won more than in fact they had.The original jackpot broadcast was £ 6 . 2 m ,

which was revised down to £4.8m once Camelot had discovered the error. The winners were subsequently told the correct prize amount before any prize money had been transferred/paid out and the Commission is confident that the winners did receive the correct prize amount under the rules of the game. The Commission’s Chair, Philip Graf, said: “While this is an isolated incident, this is a serious matter, as confidence in the accurate calculation of prize monies is a critical part of maintaining public trust in the integrity of the National Lottery. “Camelot has put measures in place to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We will continue to monitor Camelot to ensure it meets the requirements of the licence and that the interests of players are protected.”

Leek leaders hope for cinema and bowling complex alley being looked at. Leader of Staffordshire peculation is mounting Moorlands District Counover the future of a land- cil, Sybil Ralphs, who has mark building in Leek after the responsibility for local offices formerly occupied regeneration, said:“At presby the Co-operative Bank ent we are working closely were emptied, with a with the Co-operative cinema/bowling complex Group to market the prophigh on the list. All of the erty. It is being marketed by business’s 900 employees GVA Grimley, and part of in the town are now based our ongoing support is at another building at sharing information with Newton House - leaving the them regarding our plans vast Britannia House empty for the regeneration of the Cornhill area, including the and up for grabs. Now community leaders proposed road,and the genhave called for the site to be eral on-going development used to create job opportu- of Leek including the pronities - with the possibility vision of an entertainment of a cinema and bowling complex.”

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said:“We must create jobs at the site.We do not want a warehouse, but something that offers people a future.” A Co-operative Bank spokesman told local press: “In March, we announced our intention to base all colLeek Town mayor Keith leagues working in the Harrison said: “Now we town in our building at have got to look at bringing Newton House,and exit the back some of the lost jobs Britannia House site to at the large building. The ensure that the bank makes premises would make a best use of its office space perfect call centre or fit the in Leek.Colleagues are now vision for a cinema and all based in Newton House bowling alley if a company and Leek remains an imporcould be found to take it tant site to our business, and is the centre of excelon.” Leek district and county lence for our mortgages councillor Charlotte Atkins and savings operations.”

Bank lending to SMEs still falling short BUSINESS

ccording to the Bank of England’s latest A update on the government’s Funding for Lending scheme, net lending to SMEs fell by £435m in the second quarter. The fall was less dramatic than in the first quarter, when SME lending plummeted by £723m, and the Bank said some of the weakness in bank lending to smaller businesses could reflect ‘weaker demand’. However, business advocates said it was ‘disappointing’ that SME lending has continued to fall despite the introduction of the FLS, which reduces bank funding costs in a bid to encourage lending to smaller businesses. Phil Orford MBE, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business (pictured), said: “The Funding for Lending Scheme shows another net reduction of funds reaching small businesses. These figures would surely be worse still if Funding for Lending was not in place, and it is true there is a weakness in demand, but it remains disappointing to see less money being lent in this crucial part of the economy.” Orford argued that ‘better and wider’ bank lending to the small business sector should be a crucial component of any prospective government’s manifesto.

John Langworth, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, also called for government action, stating: “Despite the welcome refocus towards SME lending, the real test for the scheme has always been whether it is able to get credit flowing to young and fast-growing businesses. Unfortunately many of these firms remain frozen out when it comes to accessing the finance they need to fulfil their potential.” According to recent research from Boost Capital, the lack of bank funding for SMEs is hitting the hospitality sector particularly hard. The research revealed that the hospitality’s sector’s contribution to Britain’s GDP dropped 0.2 per cent between 2007 and 2013, mirroring a 6 per cent drop in lending from banks between 2008 and 2012. Nicola Horlick, CEO of crowdfunding service Money & Co, concluded: “Alternative finance, such as person-to-business lending, not only supports UK businesses, but also gives UK savers a new way to make their money grow. However, awareness of this sector remains low. Unlike the banks, which seem to be stifling growth, alternative finance has real potential to boost the UK economy.”

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Commission issues operating information note LEGISLATION

The Gambling Commission has issued a note offering advice on what circumstances a company can operate using another’s licence.

new note has been published by the Gambling Commission which offers advice on under what circumstances a company can operate using another’s licence, a summary of which is detailed below. Where a person provides facilities for gambling as defined in section 5 of the Gambling Act 2005 in the course of a business carried on by another person who holds an operating licence authorising the provision of such facilities, they can, in the case of betting or gaming, take advantage of the exception in section 33 (3) (a) of the Act from committing an offence under section 33 (1) and operate under the auspices of that other person’s operating licence without themselves holding a licence.

As a general rule, the Commission will accept that a company can come within the scope of this exception and not be required to hold its own licence providing that the company is truly acting in the course of a business carried on by the licence holder. The following are some of the general principles which the Commission takes into consideration when deciding when a company is acting in the course of another’s business: • The company must be doing the licence holder’s (‘the principal’) work • The company is likely to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the principal • Responsibility for compliance lies squarely with the principal • Responsibility for adher-

ence to technical standards lies with the principal and the principal has controls in place to ensure the company complies. The list is not exhaustive and the Commission also has regard for other points which it details in its despatch online, but it stresses that operators should always seek their own legal advice and should, if in any doubt, discuss their circumstances with the Commission in detail. With regard to gaming machines and gambling software, the exemption in section 33 (3) (a) is not available to gaming machine and gambling software manufacturers/suppliers as section 33 does not apply to their activities; they are governed by separate provisions, namely sections 41 and 243. There is no express provision

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in that section or in sections 41 and 243 to allow a person (person includes company) to act within the scope of another’s operating licence. However, where the operational decisions for these companies are made by the owning parent company it can be appropriate for that owning parent company to be accountable to the Commission for the group, as opposed to the individual companies being directly accountable, and for it to be the parent that holds the licence. Finally, the Commission takes the view, in respect of machine and software manufacturers/ suppliers, that naming the subsidiary companies as agents on the licence makes it absolutely clear that the licensee is responsible for all compliance issues.

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North East after The Hoppings in Newcastle was cancelled over a rent row. It was feared the Sunderland event would be a oneoff after it was confirmed The Hoppings would be returning to Tyneside’s Town Moor this year. The Wearside-based event returned last month, however, courtesy of Nobles Funfair, with thousands attending. Thrillseekers enjoyed more than 100 rides and games which filled Herrington Country Park. Chris Alexander, chief operating officer at Sunderland Live, the organisation with a remit to deliver a city-wide programme of award-winning events, said:“After last year’s success, we are thrilled to be

undreds of pounds have been collected as H part of a bingo hall’s bid to help good causes. Top Draw Bingo in Dovercourt has launched a community bingo scheme where the admission fee is donated to those in need in the area. Each player pays £1 to get in on Sunday nights and the community is then able to bid for the funds. able to bring this event Games run between back to Sunderland. We 6.45pm and 9.15pm. have taken great care to People are now being ensure that the fair takes urged to come forward if place during the school they know a deserving summer holidays this year person or project. to give everyone plenty of chances to enjoy what promises to be a great family fun day out.” Showmen’s Guild member Colin Noble, of Nobles Funfair, confirmed: “We are looking to build on the event on an annual basis.”

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The country’s poorest families are struggling to afford the cost of a trip to the coast, before they can even consider visiting an amusement arcade, a leading charity has warned. hildren’s charity Barnardo’s has warned that a day trip to the seaside is now out of reach for one in five families due to income poverty. It calculated that a nofrills day trip could cost a family with two children up to £172 in the South East, £127 in the Midlands, and £96 in London. The research looked at the cheapest train fare for a family of four from cities and county towns to their nearest seaside resort. The figures also include the family price of suncream, fish and chips and ice-cream, but not any addi-

tional costs such as money spent in amusement attractions or family entertainment centres. The most expensive trip identified by Barnardo’s was Aylesbury to Bournemouth, at £172.20, while the cheapest was Bristol to Weston-superMare, at £40.80. The UK’s poorest families have too little money to cover basic weekly living costs, let alone a trip to the beach, the research found. Their incomes have declined in recent years, due to what the charity condemned as a“toxic mix” of rising living costs and cuts to working and non-

working benefits, as welfare changes have broken the link between benefits and inflation. With government statistics showing one in five families currently brings in less than £423 a week, Barnardo’s calculations reveal that - after covering basic living costs - a family of four on this income could not afford a seaside trip in any location surveyed. Minimum disposable weekly income for the poorest one in five families is £39, less than the figure required for a trip from Bristol to Weston-super-Mare Javed Khan, Barnardo’s

chief executive, said: “Family holidays have a special place in the childhood memory box, and every child deserves to have a day out once in a while, no matter what their circumstances. “Whatever the weather, a day at the seaside with the family is a day to treasure. It is an opportunity for chil-

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dren to spend a healthy, happy time and experience a British cultural tradition; to play on the beach, splash in the sea and build sandcastles. It is an opportunity every child should enjoy. “The Prime Minister has put family life at the heart of government and promoted the ‘staycation’.Yet for hundreds of thousands

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new study has revealed that over three quarters of A children in the UK prefer to be right by the seaside for the perfect summer holiday. Even better for coastal operators, 73 per cent of kids questioned said they would rather go on a holiday that didn’t involve flying to their resort. The survey of over 2,000 children was carried out for the #BlackpoolsBack awareness campaign, a marketing initiative led by Merlin Entertainments and VisitBlackpool. The four most important elements for a successful family holiday, according to the nation’s children, are a

real, sandy beach, a seaside location, a theme park and a water park. However, only one in 20 said sunny weather is important for a great family holiday. More than six out of 10 believe it is crucial they visit a resort where they can speak English when they go on a family holiday. Travelling time is also key. The majority of children (55 per cent) said it should take no longer than four hours, door-to-door, to get from their UK home to their holiday resort. Most want to avoid the fuss and waiting at airports, with 73 per cent saying they would rather go on a holiday that didn’t involving flying to their resort.

Almost seven out of 10 kids don’t want long walks or, worse still, car journeys to the nearest beach on their perfect getaway. Some 67 per cent said getting to the beach should be no more than a brief 10minute walk from their holiday accommodation. Iain Hawkins, spokesman for the #BlackpoolsBack campaign, said: “What kids want from a holiday is a real, sandy beach and less than four hours travelling time, a great theme park and water park and without having to fly. “We imagined the UK weather might be an issue but it really wasn’t. Only one in 20 children see the weather as a barrier to having a great holiday.

of families struggling to make ends meet this weekend, a trip to the pier is but a pipe-dream.” Barnardo’s has called on the government to restore the link between benefits and inflation and ensure that low paid families can keep more of their earnings when Universal Credit is introduced.

Blackpool MP has called on transport minister Claire Perry to institute A improvements to rail services in and around the resort that will boost tourism and revenue. Gordon Marsden called for alternatives to the current pacer trains serving Blackpool, describing the decision to refurbish rather than replace them as “awful”. His words came as the Department of Transport issued its consultation on the shortlist of potential operators for the Northern rail franchise, which serves the resort. Marsden told local press:“Improved services should be seen as the essential driver for economic growth and other funding models for investment, as have been used in London,should be looked at. “The animosity felt towards the socalled ‘pacer’ trains - especially at peak times of the travelling year in Blackpool, late summer and into the illuminations period - when they are crammed with

both residents and visitors, often without additional capacity being added, cannot be exaggerated.” He repeated calls made by the South Fylde Community Rail Partnership for a more frequent service to be offered on the line between Kirkham and Wesham and Blackpool South - which he said would help to improve the economy of areas served by stations on the route. Marsden added:“The beneficial outcome will be greater connectivity between the seaside and rural tourism offer to visitors to the Blackpool and Fylde area as well as increased residential and commuter traffic, which would not only bring in more revenue but also help revive the local economies of St Annes and Blackpool’s South Shore area.”

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number of visits by overtourists reached an allTtimeheseashigh for the six months to June. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, there were 16.4 million inbound visits to Britain from January to June 2014, up eight per cent compared to the first half of 2013. The month of June alone saw a record number of visits from overseas tourists,at 3.18 million, up 10 per cent on June 2013. Spend by visitors to Britain in June 2014 also increased, by four per cent in nominal terms, to a record £1.97bn. Commenting on the figures Minister forTourism Helen Grant said:“It’s fantastic that Britain’s

Britain has seen more visits from people from EU countries for the first six months of 2014. There was also strong growth in the number of visits from people from non-EU European regions – up 20 per cent for the six months to June compared to 2013, with a record number of visits for June, up 28 per cent on June 2013. David Edwards, Head of Research and Forecasting at VisitBritain, said: “Tourism is an essential part of the wider success of our economy and these HELEN GRANT first six months have set us up for what could be another tourism industry is performing record year for inbound tourism. “It’s also hugely positive to see so strongly with a record number of visits for 2014 so far and high- growth both from our high volume European markets and est ever spend for June.”

also emerging markets across Asia and Latin America.” On top of the latest tourism figures, the government has also announced that, following last month’s ministerial reshuffle, the Minister of State for Skills, Nick Boles will replace Matthew Hancock as a co-chair on the Tourism Council. The Tourism Council, announced by the Minister for Tourism Helen Grant at the British Hospitality Association summit in June, is a new partnership between the government and the tourism and hospitality sector that will focus on improving skills, increasing the quality and quantity of jobs available in tourism and boosting enterprise in the industry.

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ational pubco JD Wetherspoons has submitted an appliNcation to build a new bar/restaurant at the seafront Escape FEC in the Scottish resort of Largs. The official application is for a ‘part change of use of amusement centre to form public house’ and was handed over to North Ayrshire Council earlier this month.

If given the green light, Wetherspoons said the conversion would bring “much needed” jobs in to the

area, and would see the removal of the FEC’s eight-lane 10-pin bowling alley in order to accommodate the new 3,000 square foot venue. Architects Harrison Inch stated: “The property is not listed or in a conservation area. However, the client understands there is an obligation on the owners for the upkeep. The proposed intention of the works is to ensure the future of the building and its attractiveness. “In its current state the building

is deteriorating. If the proposal is granted this will help to revitalise the building bringing it into use for customers to enjoy.” The original building opened in 1967 as the Manhattan Amusements, before going on to become the Cumbraen Amusements in the 1980s. Around the turn of the millennium, a bowling alley was built at the new Lanes Amusements, which was owned by the Taylor brothers.

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A fine FEC on the north-east coast

alex lee comment had a very illuminating conversation with BACTA’s new chief executive officer John White earlier. Despite much of what we talked about being strictly off the record (exclusive: more than one John works in the BACTA London office), White did hint at the industry’s trade body taking a bit of a new direction, with particular reference to how it engages with politicians and, indeed,the Gambling Commission. All business sectors, White believes, have to be honest with themselves and industry stakeholders must engage with politicians rather than simply shout at them! His aims and goals for BACTA, its members and the wider coin-op sector are refreshingly straightforward. He wants the businesses working within the amusement and soft gambling sectors that BACTA represents to be profitable, successful and sustainable. It will of course be interesting to see how White’s new approach affects the direction in which coin-op heads, but judging by the amount of work he has got through in the first few weeks of his tenure and the sheer number of meetings he has attended we can all expect nothing less than a thoroughly hands-on approach. Furthermore, I’m hoping that his work will throw up plenty of news-

worthy stories! I often use this column to request more input from coin-op stakeholders and while I enjoy a lot of dialogue with a few, there are many more out there who rarely get in touch. Coinslot International is for all BACTA members and indeed all industry stakeholders, so feel free to contact me via email or telephone - my details are printed in the magazine every week. While things are generally pretty quiet in the world of coin-op at this time of year, especially in terms of manufacturing-related news, there must be plenty of other stories bubbling under which are worth publishing.While in days of yore I steadfastly went through the BACTA directory starting with ‘A’ it got a little disheartening when I reached ‘F’ and still no-one wanted to share anything. In other news, I did a mini-tour of the three family entertainment centres positioned on Sunderland’s coastline of Seaburn and Roker recently.Two of them were in excellent repair, bright and cheerful with a decent mix of new and not so new games and machines, but the other, which was poorly lit, unwelcoming and featured the same products I used to play as a child left a lot to be desired. I’m hoping the latter will somehow find the means to improve itself and reach the high standards the nearby premises have managed to achieve.

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In recent industry-related news, a new rep market, Flappy Birds is to get its own rede has joined forces with the European Touris

alex lee media watch new report on virtual reality in the gaming market has proA vided detailed industry analysis and helps in understanding the driving forces behind the popularity of virtual reality games in the global market, according to whatech.com. Virtual reality provides a simulated environment created with the help of hardware and software, which the user experiences as a real environment. Virtual reality in gaming refers to the use of sound and graphics technology in games where the user wears devices such as head mounted display (HMD), gloves or glasses as a part of their experience. The report has the rather unwieldy title: “Virtual Reality in Gaming Market (By Component Software, Hardware; By Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers - Microsoft Xbox, Apple Mac, Sony PlayStation, Personal computer, Nintendo Wii) Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019.”

It includes segmentation of the global virtual reality in gaming market by component, console and geography. Further, it provides current and forecast market size by revenue (USD million) for the aforementioned categories. Cross sectional analysis for geography segments is a part of the scope. Factors influencing and inhibiting the growth of the market have been analysed in the report. The market overview section of the report demonstrates the market dynamics and trends such as the drivers, restraints and opportunities that influence the current nature and future status of this field. Impact factors such as market attractiveness analysis and Porter’s five forces analysis have also been explained in the market overview section of the report, in order to give a thorough analysis of the overall competitive scenario in the global virtual reality in gaming market. The global virtual reality in gaming market is categorised on the basis of components and various console type from different

manufacturers. Meanwhile, US manufacturer Bay Tek Games has agreed a licensing deal with Vietnam’s Gears Studio to bring its mobile app game Flappy Bird to the payto-play amusements sector, according to Intergame’s website. Flappy Bird was released in 2013 but came to prominence the following year when it was downloaded over 50 million times. The app was removed from app stores but, due to demand, was rereleased. Bay Tek has created a skillbased ticket redemption game based on the app, challenging players to manoeuvre the bird through openings in pipes by tapping a button. Having the bird touch one of the pipes or the ground ends the game for the player. The score is based on how many pipes the bird successfully passes through. “We are thrilled to be working in partnership with GEARS Studio,” said Gaetan Philippon, Bay Tek Games’ CEO. “Flappy Bird is a pop-

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“The Deregulation Bill, which is in its final stages in the House of Lords, contains clauses that permit school summer holidays to be shortened from six weeks to four. Michael Gove stated on numerous occasions that shortening the summer holiday period was his intention and those close to him admitted that this was being looked at. Nicky Morgan, his successor, has said she stands by his intention. Many in the tourism industry survived the recession by the skin of their teeth. The economic harm provided for within the Bill is deeply worrying. We call on the Government to engage with the tourism industry, consult, and properly assess the impact of this ill-conceived legislation.” NICK THOMPSON, BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH; MIKE VALLIS, THORPE PARK; COLIN BRYAN, DRAYTON MANOR PARK ET AL

“Being politically proactive is not work that only national associations can undertake. The same process of educating lawmakers and participating in local politics needs to take place at the local level where onerous taxes, fees and regulations can be passed that have a devastating impact on coin machine businesses.” BONNIE THEARD, PLAYMETER

“A British games developer’s letting agency called the police after mistaking diagrams of his new game for a planned thermonuclear attack on Washington.” ALEX HERN, THE GUARDIAN

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ular and much talked about app. We look forward to launching this game with a price point that all can enjoy.” Production units of the new game will ship this year. And finally, the British Hospitality Association has partnered with the European tourism association, according to bighospitality.co.uk. BHA expects the partnership to opens new business development opportunities for its 40,000 members, by exposing them to ETOA’s network of international tourism buyers. The main focus of the cooperation will be ETOA’s March Marketplace (MAMA), a business networking workshop now open to BHA members. They can attend either the UK & Ireland or London workshop days to engage in B2B meetings with buyers. Ufi Ibrahim, CEO of the British Hospitality Association and the chairman of the Tourism Alliance, said: “There’s a shared vision between the BHA and ETOA which strives to be the world’s number one tourist destination. “As a European country, Britain seeks to offer visitors a world-class experience by providing the highest

service levels and experiences possible. The UK has so much to offer visitors in terms of restaurants, hotels and attractions, and partnering with ETOA will offer BHA members access to new and exciting opportunities as well as an international buyer network. Martine Ainsworth-Wells of ETOA added: “The UK’s constantly developing restaurants, attractions and hotels are of great interest to our international buyer network. “New and innovative developments in this sector will be showcased to an international audience at MAMA by BHA members, enabling operators to promote this world class product to their customers. The economic benefits to the UK of this partnership will continue to support Europe’s position as the world’s number one tourist destination.”

New business group calls for clarity and transparency Peter Hannibal, CEO of the Gambling Business Group, questions how some adult only gaming venues can be considered more adult than others, in the process causing confusion for the consumer and restricting choice.

peter hannibal politics he world is changing at an ever increasing pace, driven by a combiTnation of a more and more demanding consumer along with advances in technology.Where have you heard this before? Well here we are again, having the exact same debates and dialogue that we were having in the 90s. Gambling Legislation is outdated, can’t keep up with technology, mostly obsolete and in desperate need of modernisation. It is absolutely right that regulations should enforce the three principles of the 2005 Act in protecting the vulnerable, keeping gambling free of crime and ensuring that gambling is offered in a fair and open manner. Furthermore, those businesses and organisations that operate to these principles with a culture of genuine responsibility towards the customer must be applauded accordingly. So surely in an ever increasing consumer led society, using regulations to determine which responsible adults can use which products in which venues restricts customer choice and is unfairly restrictive on those businesses that are operating in a fit, proper and responsible manner. The obsolescence of the Premise Licence sections of the 2005 Act is no more epitomised by the proverbial ‘coach and horses’ that internet based gambling drives through them, enabling players to play what they want, at any stake of their choosing, anywhere in the UK whether there is a premise license in place or not! We then unfairly expect the regulator, the Gambling Commission, to make this outdated situation work and however best their intentions may be, they have an impossible challenge on their hands. So where should the Gambling Com-

mission and the DCMS position themselves with regard to licensed adult gaming premises which are by their nature intended to provide for over 18 year olds? Taking all of the above obsolescence into consideration, it is perfectly reasonable for the consumer to expect a ‘fit and proper’ provider of gambling facilities who operates in a responsible and trustworthy way to offer what are regarded as ‘adult’ gambling products in all ‘adult’ venues.And where the DCMS and/or the Gambling Commission have the wherewithal to enable this within the current Act, they should. If there is a sound and logical argument for not giving this choice to the consumer then I am sure we would all want to understand what it is. This logic is also relevant to the operators of adult gaming businesses call for ‘parity’ on adult gaming machines. It makes no sense (particularly to the consumer) for one adult gambling venue to offer one range of machine products when another, with a similar set of controls and service, in similar locations, is only allowed to offer a restricted range.The call for clarity and transparency from the regulators on this matter is a perfectly understandable and reasonable one. The DCMS and the Gambling Commission have an opportunity to remove some of the obsolescence from the current regulations which would improve the situation for the consumer, for the operators of these businesses and also for themselves in their pursuit of effective regulation. If we are not going to see a new Gambling Act in the medium term then we have to put pressure on the DCMS and the Gambling Commission to use what resources they have at their disposal to move current regulations,consumer choice and the industry forwards.

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of government plans for better player protection measures on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). MIDLANDS GAMING

any of the world’s biggest video game developers and pub-

industry, including many popular arcade titles. Games featuring the Transformers and many other popular characters from current arcade successes will jostle for space alongside eSports competitions and community events.

lishers will be descending on Coventry this November for the 53rd outing of independent expo, Insomnia. I53 takes place from 21-24 November at the Rioch Arena, Coventry and will feature displays from across the video games

Calendar SEPTEMBER 2014 23-25 Euro Attractions Show, RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands www.iaapa.org/eas 24 Bingo Association Golf Day and associated dinner Redditch, Worcestershire www.bingo-association.co.uk

30-2 LIW 2014 NEC, Birmingham, UK www.liw.co.uk

OCTOBER 7-9 Brand Licensing Europe Olympia, London, UK www.brandlicensing.eu

15-16 The Autumn Coin Op Show Chelsea Football Club, London, UK www.coin-opshow.co.uk

15-16 Kiosk London Expo & Digital Signage London Expo Barbican Centre, London, UK www.kiosklondon.co.uk / www.digitalsignagelondon.co.uk

15-17 ENADA Rome Rome Expo Centre, Rome, Italy www.enada.it 16-17 Surexpo Expo XXI Centre, Warsaw, Poland www.wigortargi.com

30-2 G2E 2014 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Las Vegas, US www.globalgamingexpo.com

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