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Support Britain’s £845m seaside arcade economy this half-term, Bacta urges
Hundreds of thousands of people are being urged to support their seaside arcades as the half-term gets underway. The campaign from Bacta follows a further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from the UK Government as families across the nation hope to let their hair down and enjoy a much-deserved break.
Support for seaside arcades is essential for many local and regional economies on the coasts of Britain and these gaming centres provide safe places for children and adults of all ages to have fun.
These seaside arcades and related activities contributed a significant turnover of £845m to the UK economy a Gross Value Added of £451m in 2018 (before the pandemic) and were responsible for employing 19,235 people with a cost of employment valuing £292m.
The report, compiled by independent research consultancy Centre for Economics and Business Research Ltd. (Cebr), entitled ‘The contributions of seaside arcades to the UK economy’, calculated the value of the seaside arcade sector to the UK economy, both directly and indirectly.
The research also considered the direct economic contributions made, as well as the wider economic footprint supported through indirect (supply-chain) and induced (wider-spending) impact layers.
Bacta’s most recent call to action follows the trade organisation’s successful Siding With The Seaside Campaign, which highlighted the economic issues costal communities face.
Bacta CEO John White said: “Seaside arcades are at the heart of many costal communities across the UK and they have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. As this half-term takes off, we are urging people across Britain support their arcade as they enjoy their much-deserved breaks with their loved ones.
“Not only does the seaside arcade economy support almost 20,000 jobs, but the sector generated a staggering £845m in turnover per year before the Covid-19 outbreak. Seaside arcades are a great way to have fun on the coast and they also offer a safe and friendly place for families and other patrons to relax.”
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The new AFI Park Floreasca office opened on 29 June as Eeze grows its Romanian headcount past 60.
Eeze has opened a new Bucharest office at AFI Park Floreasca, with the 1,200 sqm hub officially launched on 29 June following completion of the relocation project.
The Bucharest site will house Eeze’s technical teams and support its growth plans across Europe. The company said the office is one of its three major international hubs, alongside its headquarters in Malta and its UK operations in London.
Eeze said it employs more than 900 people across Europe. Its Romanian team stands at over 60 employees and is continuing to grow, with active recruitment across engineering and corporate roles.
Lai Fatt Chiang, Chief Executive Officer at Eeze, said: “The opening of our Bucharest office is an important milestone for Eeze and reflects our long-term commitment to Romania. What began as a strategic expansion project has now become a thriving operational hub that plays a huge role in our global business.
“We have been extremely impressed by the quality of talent available in Bucharest and look forward to continuing our growth here.”
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SkillOnNet has gone live with Aristocrat Interactive’s online casino content across the UK and select international markets, the company said.
The rollout adds Aristocrat Interactive titles to several SkillOnNet-operated casino brands, including PlayOJO, Slingo, SpinGenie, MegawaysCasino and GentingCasino. SkillOnNet said additional markets will be added.
The initial UK launch includes the Double Bubble
series.
Jani Kontturi, Head of Games at SkillOnNet said: “We are delighted to launch Aristocrat Interactive content across our UK and select international markets. Aristocrat Interactive has built a strong reputation for developing engaging content that resonates with players globally, and we are thrilled to bring the immensely popular Double Bubble games to our UK audiences.”
Lauren Caruana, VP Commercial UK & EMEA at Aristocrat Interactive said: “SkillOnNet’s extensive reach and strong brand portfolio make them an ideal partner for us as we continue to expand the distribution of Aristocrat Interactive content globally. We are excited to see our content go live with SkillOnNet, as it contributes to our goal of giving players the best gaming experiences possible.”
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ThrillTech and SportingTech have signed a global partnership to integrate ThrillTech’s jackpot products into the SportingTech iGaming platform, the companies said on July 7, 2026. The integration is positioned for online casino and sports betting brands using SportingTech, with a stated focus on Latin America and Africa.
Under the agreement, SportingTech operator partners will get access to ThrillTech’s flagship product, ThrillPots. The companies describe ThrillPots as a player-funded side bet that layers over existing casino and sportsbook content via a secondary, opt-in transaction.
ThrillTech said the approach is designed to avoid changing the underlying game mathematics and to limit disruption to core gameplay. SportingTech framed the deal as part of its broader strategy to expand its technology ecosystem through specialist integrations aimed at helping operators launch and differentiate faster.
Peter Mareš, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at ThrillTech, said: “Our partnership with SportingTech marks another significant milestone in our mission to make world-class jackpot technology accessible to operators worldwide. SportingTech’s robust platform and extensive footprint, particularly in dynamic regions like LatAm and Africa, make them an ideal partner and further accelerates our international rollout. Distributing multi-strategy payouts at scale requires absolute precision, and our technology is built to handle that complexity effortlessly. We are excited to see SportingTech’s operators leverage our player-funded jackpots to unlock new revenue streams and amplify their players’ experience.”
Nana Totoe, Chief Operating Officer at SportingTech, added: “At SportingTech, our focus is on giving operators the technology and partner ecosystem they need to build, expand and grow their businesses. Integrating ThrillTech’s innovative jackpot solution adds another powerful engagement capability to our platform, helping operators create more differentiated player experiences while unlocking new commercial opportunities. It’s another example of how we continue to strengthen our offering with best-in-class technology partners.”
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