The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act – better known to many as the Remote Gambling Bill – received royal assent in May, and that may leave some people in doubt about whether pub gaming machines are affected or not. Under the new legislation, remote gaming operators who previously did not need a licence may now … Continued

Fraser Forster – whisper his name, as it could be a nice little earner for quiz machine hire providers and their customers in the years to come. His name may sound Scottish, and he plays for Celtic, but Forster has been named as England’s third-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup in Brazil. And that, according … Continued

You might need special permission from your pub pool table hire company if you want to do what the team from The Old Star Inn in Winsford, Cheshire are doing this summer. That’s because their entire pub – complete with its sign, fireplace, quiz night and pub pool table and dartboard – is being recreated … Continued

The Gambling Commission is running a series of training courses throughout the summer, highlighting the issues surrounding illegal gaming machines. Gaming machines can only be supplied with the correct licences and permissions in place from the Gambling Commission. At Manco Automatics, we are fully licensed and regulated, allowing us to supply the fruit machines Manchester … Continued

A great night was enjoyed by all at The BACTA NW Venetian Masked Ball held at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool on 6th December 2013. VIP guests in attendance were Blackpool Mayor Councillor Eddie Collett, and Mayoress Mrs Heather Collett, BACTA CEO Leslie Macleod Miller and Ms Caroline Duncan, Owner of Cosmo Leisure Group Mr … Continued

On Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, BACTA North West Region’s chairman Chris Manion and committee member Dave Ellwood, presented a cheque for £5,000 to the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) based in Lymm, Cheshire – being monies raised at the region’s annual Christmas charity ball.CAFT provides a variety of programmes for terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged … Continued

On 1st July 2012, Chris Manion successfully completed the Great Manchester Swim in 38mins 9secs. This was a one mile swim around the Salford Quays. Including Gift Aid Chris has raised over £400 for Care For The Wild International (charity registration no 288802). Should you like to make a donation, or take a look at … Continued

On 1st July 2012, Chris will be taking part in the Great Machester Swim this year. It’s a one mile swim in Salford Quays. It will surely be very cold and tiring so any of you who are kind enough to sposor me can rest assured that I will well and truly earn every penny … Continued

We are pleased to announce that on the 9th May 2012, Chris Manion became the Chairman of the North West region of BACTA.

Amusement Machine Licence Duty (AMLD)   The new rates which come into from March 2011.   Machine Category Annual licence 2010-11 Annual licence 2011-12 A £5,805 £6,110 B1 £2,905 £3,055 B2 £2,285 £2,405 B3 £2,285 £2,405 B4 £2,075 £2,185 C £860 £905 If you are paying via monthly instalment, the following rates will apply from 27th … Continued