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The Amusement and Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo) returned to Manchester last week for its second edition, once again taking place at the Cotton Sheds within Victoria Warehouse; and continuing to establish itself as a key date in the industry calendar. The 2026 event welcomed 31 exhibitors, showcasing a broad cross-section of products and services across the amusement and retail entertainment sectors. Building on the foundations laid in its debut year, ARE Expo delivered a particularly strong turnout on its first day, with a steady flow of visitors creating a positive and productive atmosphere across the show floor. While day…

ARE Expo 2026 will welcome Neil Westwater, UK & European CEO of Polaris Elements, to the seminar programme, where he will share his expertise on how technology can enhance both operational efficiency and the customer experience in modern hospitality and leisure venues. Neil will be speaking on Wednesday 29th April at 11:00am in the Amusement Network seminar section, as part of the panel: What Tech and Gaming Can Do for Your Venue This panel is moderated and hosted by Jade Craig of Inntegra and Gamechangers the session will also feature Matt Barnwell of IH Solutions and Chris Hart of Singpods,…

ARE Expo 2026 will welcome Matt Barnwell, Managing Director of IH Solutions, to the seminar programme, where he will bring his extensive experience in hospitality and leisure to a panel exploring the role of technology and gaming in modern venues. Matt will be speaking on Wednesday 29th April at 11:00am in the Amusement Network seminar section, as part of the panel: What Tech and Gaming Can Do for Your Venue Moderated by Jade Craig of Inntegra and Gamechangers, the session will also feature contributions from Neil Westwater of Polaris & Chris Hart, Singpods —bringing together a strong mix of operational, technical and…

This year’s ARE Expo will focus on new opportunities for the amusement, gaming and retail pub leisure sectors.  Innovative Technology (ITL) have taken a stand (33) with their UK Trading Partner E-Service to showcase their latest cash handling and age & identity technology. Heading up their product portfolio at the show, Andy Bullock, Senior Business Development Manager said, “We are looking forward to supporting ARE again after the positive inaugural event in Manchester last year which gave us a fantastic networking opportunity as well as access to informative workshop sessions on hot issues affecting the industry.   We are delighted to…

At this year’s ARE Expo, the Gambling Business Group and Swan Events, the event organiser, are hosting a breakfast meet up for all of our colleagues in the Retail (land based) Betting sector. Everyone is welcome to join us (you don’t have to be a Member of the GBG). Retail Betting in the UK has for too long been neglected in terms of external support, especially in areas such as new product development, consumer proposition and innovation awareness. We would therefore like to share our vision for ARE 2027 and the inclusion of Retail Betting and canvas your views on what should be included, and what you would…

As the industry continues to navigate one of its most significant operational shifts in recent years, the move towards cashless and contactless payments remains firmly in focus. At the upcoming Amusement and Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo), CLMS Managing Director Simon Barff will return to the seminar programme with a data-led session designed to cut through the noise and provide operators with a clear picture of what is really happening on the ground. Taking place at 1pm on Tuesday 28 April, Simon’s session: Making Contactless Pay: Data Insights for Maximising Machine Revenue, will draw on CLMS’ extensive network of connected…

Visitors to the Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo) 2026 can expect a strong mix of new releases and proven earners on Stand 1, as Electrocoin prepares to showcase a line-up designed to capture operator interest ahead of the busy summer season. Taking centre stage will be the new Football Champ, a game that is already proving highly popular with both operators and players. Launching in a key year for football, the title is expected to be a standout performer, with demand already building ahead of the Whitsun period. The company confirmed it is taking forward orders now to…

GeWeTe have for over 31 years been manufacturing high quality, secure and reliable cash handling solutions, we have over 60,000 machines installed world-wide. Our extensive range offers a solution for Casino’s, Sports Betting, AGC’s, FEC’s and many more applications making us the largest manufacturer of cash handling solutions and market leader in many countries around the World, we are looking forward to welcoming you on Stand P15 at ARE Expo 2026. Our PC based technology enables us to offer cash and cashless solutions together with TITO, or as an additional feature to add at a later date as your business…

Bacta will be hosting its North-West Regional Meeting,on Tuesday 28th April at 12:00pm at the ARE Expo taking place at the Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Hosted during the show, the meeting will bring together members of the Bacta National Council alongside operators and industry stakeholders from across the region. It offers a valuable forum for open discussion around the key challenges currently facing the sector, as well as updates on the work Bacta is undertaking on behalf of its members. Attendees will also hear from a number of industry contributors, with presentations expected from: Taking place alongside ARE Expo,…

SEGA Amusements International is set to bring an exciting line-up of new and proven performers to the Amusement & Retail Entertainment (ARE) Expo 2026, taking place at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, on 28–29 April. Visitors can find the team on Booth 28, where innovation, entertainment, and revenue-driving solutions take centre stage. Building on the success of last year, this second ARE Expo is set to be a key event for the UK’s amusement and gaming industry, bringing together operators, manufacturers, and service providers to explore the future of out-of-home entertainment, with a strong focus on new technology, cashless solutions, and evolving…