The Gambling Business Group, led by Praesepe CEO Nick Harding, is aiming to become the new voice of the UK gaming industry.
The new body, which includes members from the AGC, bingo, FEC, LBO, casino and online sectors, launched in London last week. Chaired by Harding, the group comprises 50 members already.
Gaming executive Peter Hannibal has been named CEO.
"Our objective is to provide a strategic voice for gaming in the UK in a way in which individual trade associations are unable due to their remit, which, by definition, has to be very specific,” Hannibal said. “We are complementary to trade associations and many of our members subscribe to their own trade groups across gaming and various professions working for gaming companies.
"One of our unique strengths is the ability to talk about all machine types, high-stake and low-stake gaming and across all sectors. We have already held some extremely useful and productive meetings with the Gambling Commission and we are committed to contributing to a more open and progressive dialogue with our regulators.
“The GBG membership is clear about the very real challenges which lie ahead and the need to engage with key stakeholders in a positive way."
