The Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has finally announced the day the smoking ban comes into force in England – it’s set to begin on July 1st 2007. In Wales it comes in on the April 1st 2007, three months earlier. Effectively, the ban will put an end to traditional smoky atmosphere of the average Bingo […]
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Is This The Way To Am-a-Bingo?
Drat, a bit late for the actual event which was Friday the 22nd November, but it’s still an interesting read. Veteran crooner Tony Christie performed at the Leeds Mayfair Bingo Club last Friday – the Leeds Today article looks at his connection with Bingo, from initially playing gigs on the Bingo circuit in the late […]
Congratulations To Brett Hyrjak – Bingo Caller Of The Year 2006
Well done Brett Hyrjak, the south finalist from Gala, Butlins, Bognor Regis. This afternoon he was crowned Bingo Caller Of The Year 2006 at the Surrey Quays Gala club. The prize was presented by Esther Rantzen at the end of a glitzy afternoon with cabaret and special events. Brett wins a trophy and will be […]
Feature On Bingo Caller Of The Year Finalist Chris McHenry
Well, the clock is ticking to the 2006 Bingo Caller Of The Year Competition, which will be held on Sunday in Surrey Quays Gala. I’d love to be going to do a report, but it’s not possible. Maybe next year I’ll be able too. Anyway, a head of the competition is a local piece from […]
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Brighton Bingo Hall Raided, Again
For the second time in three months, staff and customers at the Freshfield Road Gala Bingo club have been subjected to a terrifying armed robbery. Masked raiders entered the hall and held staff at knife point, whilst customers were aware of what was going on. Bingo halls must increasingly be seen as a soft target […]
Parlay Announces Record Profits
If you’ve ever read my online reviews section, you’ll know I’m particularly fond of the Parlay platform when it comes to playing Bingo. The features and ease of use of the software makes it for my money the best online bingo experience. So, it’s good to hear the company is doing well, partially on the […]
Online Bingo Europe 2006
I received a press release from Bullet Business regarding next month’s Online Bingo Europe Conference in London. It looks in detail at the background of the change face of online gaming and the fallout from the US gambling ban. If the conference sounds like your cup of tea, there’s a lot more information and booking […]
Chit Chat Bingo Reviewed
Back on the review trail today. I gave Chit Chat Bingo a going over – I was expecting good stuff being as it’s part of the St Minver network. I wasn’t disappointed – it dawned on me it was very similar to the last site I looked at. I could have cut and pasted my […]
FreeBingo Birthday Give Away – Win An iPod Nano
I’ve not signed up at Free Bingo UK – I’m more into the money game, but I know they have a massive community of Bingo fans over there. Anyway, they’re a year old this month and having a prize competition. If you’ve ever fancied trying Bingo online but not wanted to spend the money – […]
