PRESIDENT: THE FUTURE Although the consultation document did not meet the expectations of Bacta president Gabi Stergides, he expressed optimism in his speech at the trade association’s convention, revealing a path beyond the Triennial Review that will serve both customers and the industry. “OUR CUSTOMERS ARE calling out for it,” exclaimed Bacta president Gabi Stergides,…
On 23 November, bacta will host its 2017 convention, and Annual General Meeting at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster with talks from the trade body’s members as well as a range of guest speakers including politicians and industry regulators. The day kicks off with a welcome from vice-president James Miller and…
RLMS Sales has turned the spotlight this week on a fantastic new product that could offer a much needed solution to the ongoing dilemma facing operators over their popular, but increasingly ageing legacy games. Hailing from the hugely respected Electrocoin stable, BAR-X 7even delivers all the timeless appeal of the original BAR-X phenomenon, but this…
The British gaming and gambling industry is a resilient one. But then it has to be. Five years waiting for a Triennial Review, and almost nothing comes out of it to bolster business operations. But where there’s a glimmer…industry stalwarts Nick Harding, John Stergides and Peter Hannibal respond. A missed opportunity to bring the whole…
Konami’s new dance revolution making the moves. One of the major talking points on the ACOS show floor last week was what will soon be hitting the arcade ‘dance floor’ in the coming months. To say that Konami’s DDRA is eagerly awaited would be an understatement, according to industry veteran John Stergides. The Electrocoin founder…
Seen for the first time on the Electrocoin stand at last week’s ACOS show – the latest instalment in the Konami classic DDR range of dancing games which are currently in production and will arrive in the UK for Spring 2018. Featuring new songs including Zedd/Selena Gomez and I Want You To Know, Pharrell Williams…
The bacta senior team comprising president Gabi Stergides (pictured), vice-president James Miller, former president Jason Frost and chief executive John White, took the opportunity to progress bacta’s arguments across a range of issues with the toxic nature of FOBTS and the need to reduce significantly the maximum stake, topping the agenda. Stergides believes that bacta’s…
Debuting at ACOS this year will be the new Bar X 7even, featuring its original game play updated with cutting edge technology, a £25 Jackpot, and available in a Casino cabinet. “The game has all the characteristics of the original,” said John Stergides, managing director of Electrocoin. “However, as we are all about progression, it…
With ACOS returning for a fourth time to Chelsea FC this year, veteran industry figure John Stergides, managing director of Electrocoin, understands all too well the value of the autumn showcase: “It is excellent timing for the upcoming season. Due to the smaller scale, everyone’s within eye catching distance and it is a more relaxing…
Bacta has embarked on one of the most intensive programmes of political engagement in its recent history initiating three high profile events in the course of a week. On Tuesday 19th September, a bacta delegation comprising President, Gabi Stergides, former President Jason Frost and Chief Executive John White, attended a meeting at Downing Street with Alex…