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Bacta Announces Winners of Inaugural Industry Awards
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.
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.
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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DEGEN Studios has named iGaming trailblazer Danny Gordon as its new Head of Studio – a move set to supercharge the brand’s next era of chaos, creativity, and high-voltage game design.
Danny will lead DEGEN’s creative roadmap, driving the studio’s signature blend of high-stakes innovation and fearless design. His mission: to make every DEGEN release louder, bolder, and more unpredictable than the last.
With experience at industry heavyweights Four Leaf Gaming, Microgaming and Entain, Danny has a proven record of building games that hit hard and stand out. His appointment marks a new chapter for DEGEN as it scales its vision to redefine the future of hardcore, gamer-first entertainment.
Danny’s appointment marks a significant milestone for DEGEN. The company is poised to launch the next phase of its iGaming revolution, with multiple high-octane and innovative projects in the pipeline. With Danny’s creative vision steering the ship, DEGEN will continue to push the boundaries of slot design and build games that are by gamers, for gamers.
Danny Gordon, Head of Studio at DEGEN Studios: “DEGEN’s early work has blown me away – the brand, the tone, the fearlessness. It’s a studio that thrives on pushing boundaries and creating experiences that truly stand out. I’m here to help scale that ambition and deliver the next wave of disruptive, innovative games.”
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Hayk Sargsyan, CEO of Galaxsys, commented: “Our media briefing provided a valuable platform to introduce the highly anticipated Chicken Crash game, share our achievements, and outline the strategic direction for 2026. I am grateful to all our media partners for their interest in the game and for their thoughtful questions, which contributed to the success of this session. We are proud of the progress we have made over the past year and remain fully committed to delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences for our partners worldwide.”
The media briefing took place at SiGMA Central Europe on November 4 at 2:00 PM at the Galaxsys stand. The session began with questions focused on the Chicken Crash game and later shifted to broader topics, providing an opportunity to reflect on Galaxsys’ achievements over the past year and share insights into the company’s vision for 2026.
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Booming Games and SportPesa forge strategic partnership to elevate the African gaming market
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Booming Games is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its growth journey through a strategic partnership with the leading African operator, SportPesa. This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in Booming Games’ mission to expand its footprint in the African gaming market.
As a result of this partnership, Booming Games’ high-quality slots are now seamlessly integrated into SportPesa’s platform, enabling players across Africa to access an array of top-performing titles.
Notable games include fan favourites such as ‘Burning Classic’, ‘Gold Gold Gold’, ‘TNT Bonanza’, and ‘Cash Pig’. Additionally, SportPesa’s players will now have access to Booming Games’ diverse portfolio, featuring exciting games like ‘Ronaldinho Spins’, ‘Power of the Vikings’ and ‘Buffalo Hold and Win’.
This collaboration underscores SportPesa’s commitment to growth and innovation, as well as its strategic focus on fostering robust partnerships to achieve new heights in the global gaming industry with partners such as Booming Games.
Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re delighted to continue our expansion in the African betting markets, and SportPesa’s strong and trusted brand will only enhance these possibilities. Our slot offerings are as wide-ranging as they are high quality, providing exceptional entertainment and sustainability for their customers. We believe we can offer real value to African players.”
Paul Wilson, Senior Product Manager at SportPesa, added: “We are very happy with the new partnership with Booming Games. Offering their immersive, dynamic, and vibrant games to our customers in Kenya, Sportpesa Tanzania, and around the globe on our platform is exciting. Booming Games’ titles will be a great addition to our market-leading casino lobby, and I’m sure our customers will enjoy playing them.”
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