British Amusement Catering Trade Association

British Amusement Catering Trade Association

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Abbreviation	BACTA
Formation	1974
Legal status	Non-profit company
Purpose	Amusement arcades in the UK
Location	London, EC1 United Kingdom
Region served	United Kingdom
Membership	500+
Chief Executive	John White
Main organ	BACTA National Council
Affiliations	EUROMAT
Website	BACTA

The British Amusement Catering Trade Association represents the amusement machine supply chain on behalf of its 500 members.

History[]

It was formed in 1974.

Structure[]

It has four sectors:

• Family Entertainment Centres

The operation of amusement and gaming machines in amusement parks, piers, Family Entertainment Centers, prize bingo establishments and other similar premises used wholly or mainly for the purpose of providing amusements at coastal resorts and inland amusement parks

• Machine Suppliers

The supply installation and maintenance of gaming and amusement machines to premises of which the owner of the machine is not the occupier e.g. pubs, clubs, etc.^[1]

• Adult Gaming Centre's

The operation of gaming and amusement machines in Adult Gaming Centers and similar premises not covered in the Family Entertainment Sector (Entry to such premises permitted to over 18s only)

• Manufacturers & Distributors

The manufacture, export, import, distribution, repair and conversion of machines and component parts

Activities[]

It represents the pay-to-play leisure industry in Great Britain. Currently it represents the interests of over 600 companies and over 1,000 individuals. It is a member of the European umbrella group EUROMAT.

In June 2018, BACTA made a £14,000 donation to gambling charity Young Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM).^[2]

See also[]

• Gambling Commission - took over from the Gaming Board for Great Britain in 2007

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