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Bacta Announces Winners of Inaugural Industry Awards

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Bacta has announced the winners of its inaugural awards celebrating the very best of the amusement machine and entertainment industry.

Presented by senior figures from across the industry, the awards – unveiled at bacta’s parliamentary reception on Wednesday 23 November and sponsored by Blueprint Operations – recognise those who have made a unique impact in the industry during the past 12 months, with categories including High Street Hero, Seaside Saviour, Supply Chain Champion and Rising Star.

The judges of the awards include Emma Lewell-Buck MP, and the leaders of the Betting and Gaming Council, Brigid Simmonds OBE, UK Hospitality and Kate Nicholls OBE.

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Supply Chain Champion – Andy Evans, Warehouse and Distribution Centre Manager for Inspired

Andy is responsible for running the Distribution Centre in the North-West that ensures that all of the Family Entertainment Centres, Bowling alleys, and Entertainment outlets that Inspired operate or have equipment in, are maintained with the Prizes, Consumables, Signage, Cleaning equipment, and latterly PPE.

Right across Inspired’s business, Andy is recognised for his positive attitude, passion for what he does and pride in delivering it.

Seaside Saviour – Rae McClymont, Resorts Arcade Manager for McClymont

Rae runs the arcade offering at Haven Craig Tara holiday park on the Ayr coast. She is renowned for the passion and enthusiasm which she demonstrates constantly to keep her team motivated and to ensure that customers have an exceptional experience. For Rae, operating the arcade is a vocation more than a job.

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High Street Hero – Ben Millington, Works as Venue Manager for Admiral

Ben was working in Admiral’s Derby venue in his then role as assistant venue manager. Without warning, a customer playing a machine collapsed unconscious to the floor. Ben sprang into action. Using skills learnt from emergency response training he had recently had at work, and with telephone support from the emergency services, he calmly applied CPR while his colleague rushed from the venue to access an off-site defibrillator.

Jimmy Thomas Rising Star Award – Alex Jones, Business Development Coordinator at Blueprint

Alex is a model professional and demonstrates this in his day-to-day interactions within the BPO office environment. Whether this is supporting our customer services team with daily customer queries to helping our Accounts team with often tricky conversations with customers with outstanding debt, Alex always remains positive and supportive. Alex also has a great enthusiasm to learn and always warms to new learning opportunities. This has seen him recently inducted into our management training programme.

Bacta CEO John White said: “We are delighted to unveil the winners of our inaugural industry awards. Each prize winner has shown their dedication to our industry and exemplify a can-do attitude and spirit which embodies the values of bacta.”

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Knife Drop by Galaxsys: Unique Gameplay, Guaranteed Wins

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Galaxsys is proud to introduce Knife Drop, the latest addition to its expanding portfolio, offering players a unique experience where every knife throw guarantees a win. In the game, players tap to launch knives at rotating targets such as barrels, pizzas, or donuts and receive random winning odds.

The game also features a Bonus Game, which is triggered by hitting apples that randomly appear on the target. Each successful hit fills the progress bar, and once 30 apples are collected, the bonus round begins.

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Every knife throw guarantees a win, with no losing outcomes, providing a highly rewarding experience.
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The Bonus Game becomes available once 30 apples are collected, offering players an opportunity for bigger rewards.
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With the Auto Bet feature, players can set their optimal bet preferences and let the system place bets automatically.
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The Lucky Boost feature increases the player’s bet by 50%, offering greater chances for larger payouts.
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Former Sky Bet strategist Andrew Mook joins Midnite as Head of Brand Marketing

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Fast-growing UK sportsbook and casino Midnite has continued to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Andrew Mook as Head of Brand Marketing.

Mook joins Midnite having most recently been Head of Marketing Strategy & Planning at Flutter. Prior to that, he was Head of Creative Strategy at Sky Bet.

It is the latest high-profile hire for Midnite, after the appointment in April of Mook’s former Sky Bet colleague Zach Amin as Vice-President of Sportsbook.

Mook has been tasked with raising awareness of Midnite’s next-gen product among UK bettors and establishing a brand strategy and identity as the company aims to build on recent marketing activities including sponsorship of the 2025 World Snooker Championship and launching its first TV advertising campaign.

He said: “Midnite is the most exciting name in UK betting right now. There’s a genuine ambition here to shake things up and do things differently. The opportunity to help shape the brand at this stage of its growth is incredibly rare, and I’m thrilled to be on board.”

Midnite’s sportsbook was launched in 2018 by Nick Wright and Daniel Qu, who previously created daily fantasy sports platform Dribble in partnership with Sky Bet. 

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The brand is focused on disrupting the UK betting market, prioritising the player experience with a slick website and app and a brand platform designed to speak to a new generation of players.

Wright said: “Andrew brings a wealth of experience from some of the biggest names in the industry, but what really stood out was his passion for building bold, creative brands. As we continue to grow, having someone like Andrew to lead our brand marketing efforts is a huge asset.”

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Gaming Corps debuts a golf-themed instant win game that puts players in full control of their swing

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Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden, is excited to announce the release of its latest casino title, Golf Champion – a golf-themed game packed with strategic thrills, immersive play, and Gaming Corps’ innovative X-MY-WAY™ mechanic.

Golf Champion invites players to hit the virtual fairway, where every shot could lead to serious rewards. Combining the finesse of golf with the high-stakes energy of casino gaming, the game delivers a fresh and dynamic experience tailored to suit every playing style. Whether players choose to chip it safe or drive it long, every swing offers a chance to win up to 1,000x their bet.

At the core of the experience is the X-MY-WAY™ mechanic, designed to put power directly in the player’s hands. This feature allows users to tailor their risk-and-reward strategy with complete freedom. With a range of bet options players can choose to play it safe, cashing out with smaller multipliers, or push their luck with riskier shots for the chance to land big wins, all the way up to a 1,000x multiplier.

Every shot is a deliberate decision, offering a level of interactivity and personalisation that sets Golf Champion apart from traditional instant win games.

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Alexander Mavroudis, Product Owner at Gaming Corps said: “Golf Champion is all about putting players in control. With the X-MY-WAY™ mechanic, we’re giving them the tools to choose their playstyle, just like reading the green before a big putt. It’s a perfect blend of chance, choice, and excitement—and we think players are going to love every moment.”

Available in 28 languages, with instant win payouts Golf Champion tees up a compelling addition to Gaming Corps’ growing portfolio of player-first, action-driven content.

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