Pubs and clubs have had a rollercoaster ride in recent years, but for those that have weathered the storm, 2017 is likely to bring a return to better conditions. After a challenging 2016, many Britons are looking to have some good simple fun, and the UK’s pubs are renowned the world over as being a … Continued

January can be a grim month for lots of people after the excitement of Christmas and New Year. Money is tight, with lots of people having been paid early in December now struggling to make it to the end of the month. Credit card bills are landing on doormats too so it’s no wonder that … Continued

If you read the tabloids you’re likely to have seen alarmist headlines in recent days, claiming that the new 12-sided £1 coin due to enter circulation in March 2017 “won’t work in slot machines”. Depending on your choice of newspaper, you could be forgiven for thinking we are facing a coin-operated apocalypse, with some publications … Continued

Labour MP Tom Watson has launched a petition calling for a £2 maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), a controversial category of gaming machines that have been linked with large losses over a short period of time. FOBTs – officially classified as B2 gaming machines – are typically seen in bookmakers’ shops and currently … Continued

A newly launched Parliamentary review includes a focus on the societal impact of B2 gaming machines, commonly known as fixed-odds betting terminals or FOBTs. These are the high-stakes terminals seen in betting shops, which currently allow a maximum stake of £100 on a play cycle that can be completed in as little as 20 seconds. … Continued

The new polymer £5 note has entered circulation, and marks the beginning of a five-year period of change for British currency and for slot machines whether they accept only coins, or both coins and notes. Paper £5 notes cease to be legal tender in May 2017, so you will need to ensure your machines are … Continued

The run-up to Christmas is going to be hectic so make sure you’re prepared. Your tills will be ringing and you’ll have the opportunity to increase your takings tenfold, but only if you consider what your customers want. Here are the top 5 venue updates you’ll need this winter: A smoking shelter Your smoking shelter … Continued

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory body for UK gambling activities, which includes everything from bingo halls to bookmakers, and some categories of gaming machines like those supplied by Manco Automatics Ltd. In order to be allowed to supply gaming machines legally, companies must be licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission – and you’ll … Continued

Now is the time to start thinking about how you can make your venue stand out from the crowd this party season. People are already getting excited about Christmas, thanks in part to Christmas decorations, mince pies and tins of chocolates already being in the shops. Before then though, you’ve got Halloween and Bonfire night … Continued

As ‘Back to School’ promotions start in stationery shops and clothes stores, it’s an important time for bars and pubs to make the most of Manco’s services to make sure your pub pool tables and fruit machines are ready for Freshers Week. The new influx of students – not only the first years or ‘Freshers’, … Continued