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Bacta Urges UK Govt to Allow Gaming Centres to Reopen on April 12

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March 26, 2021

Niji Narayan

Bacta Urges UK Govt to Allow Gaming Centres to Reopen on April 12

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The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta) has urged the UK government to allow adult gaming centres to reopen from next month.

The association wants gaming centres to reopen on April 12, while the government’s current roadmap out of lockdown has included them in the subsequent phase of opening along with casinos and other hospitality venues on May 17.

Bacta has already sought to mount a legal challenge against the government for “discrimination” against the gaming sector, noting that AGCs will be the only retail premises on England’s high streets that have to remain closed after April 12.

Bacta reminded authorities that AGCs are an important part of the high street, bringing employment and economic activity to many communities. It warned that hundreds of jobs would be at risk if AGCs cannot reopen on April 12.

“The sector has worked extensively with government to evidence the safety of its premises and their strict adherence to safety measures,” Bacta said.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.