One of the smaller online bingo networks, Crown Bingo not only provide their own game, but network with Bingo Loopy and Simply Bingo under the name of the Crown Bingo Network. But, deciding the name not apt enough, Crown Bingo Network is now the Better Bingo Network. From their press release: The Crown Bingo Network […]
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Rank’s Profits Drop
Following the news of the 9 Mecca Bingo clubs closing, Rank are suffering with their earnings dropping by 12% in 2006. Despite the problems with the Bingo area of the business, the chain’s Grosvenor Casinos are doing well, so much so that Rank are planning to bid on the upcoming Casino licenses.
Linda Robson And The Islington Mecca Closure
As one of the ill-fated nine Mecca clubs whose closure was announced last month, the Mecca Bingo club on Essex Road has attracted a lot of press attention. The club is the regular haunt of Birds Of A Feather star Linda Robson and her mum, and Linda has added her backing to the Bingo Association’s […]
Sharon Osbourne – Bingo Caller
Well, anyone following Bingo in the UK will have seen Sharon Osbourne’s face all over the place promoting Gala Bingo – both in the press and on many websites (this one included). We’ve already mentioned Gala are official partners for this year’s Red Nose Day with a special game planned for March the 9th. There’s […]
New Bingo Halls
In amongst recent gloomy news there’s a beacon of light and illustrations that Bingo isn’t as down and out as you may believe. Firstly, news from Barnstaple that it could soon be home to a new Bingo hall, pending planning acceptance. It’s notable as it would be the first in the North Devon region. Following […]
Blokes Dig Bingo Too
Well, no surprise for me, but it seems to have taken Yorkshire Evening Post by surprise enough to write a big article about Bingo Crazy Blokes. It’s an interesting read on a number of levels as it highlights a couple of major issues facing the game. Firstly is the outdated and frankly clichéd view of […]
New Gala Bingo For Cheltenham
Bucking the recent trend of club closures and doom and gloom within the industry, Gala are set to open a brand new Bingo hall in the 23,000sq ft Brewery in Cheltenham, off St Margaret’s Road. There’ll be all the glamour and glitz that comes with a Bingo opening on the club’s first night on March […]
Smokers Get Mobile Bingo
Another plus for Gala, they’re about to launch new hand-held consoles that the smokers are allowed to play out on their smoking breaks. There are plans to put 120 machines into 170 clubs, as well as applying for outside licenses. I’m still wondering why they’re not trying some sort of mobile phone solution? I’m no […]
Article On Swansea Mecca Closure
Wales Online have an interesting article that looks in-depth at the closure of the Mecca Bingo in Swansea, and further facts and figures on the Bingo and the smoking ban. Will the smoking ban be the death of bingo? (Dead Link)
Musselburgh Bingo Hall Closes Its Doors
And continuing the doom and gloom that’s fast taking over the Bingo world, news from Lothian that the Hayweights Club in Musselburgh will be closing down today. The final session will be played tonight when there’s a party for the remaining members. It’s a real shame this ban is contributing to the problems of many […]
