I’ve just returned from a well-earned break away from the web, so here’s a quick update on some of the stories that I missed in my absence. Firstly, I had a blast playing the free jackpots at Blackpool Bingo on June 2nd. I didn’t win any of the free £100 games – but I did […]
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Buckingham Bingo Expands
I’m a bit late on this news, but Alchemy, the new owners of the Manchester based Buckingham Bingo chain are continuning to expand their operation. They are planning to invest £50m in expansion plan that will see them refurbish a number of clubs as well as purchase new clubs from other chains. With one eye […]
Gala Bingo A Healthy Investment
This interesting article was sent into me, and I’d like to thank Dave for it. It looks in a lot more detail at the great opportunity the Bingo hall operators could exploit when smoke free halls become a reality. According to the piece, Gala could be one to watch going on its experiences in Scotland. […]
Mayfair And Mecca Tussle Over Licenses
News that Mecca Bingo aren’t happy about competition from a rival chain in a neighbouring area (and who could blame them?). The Morden Mecca has filed a complaint against Mayfair’s plans to open a Bingo hall in Sutton. Mayfair Chief executive Simon Hannah believes it is just delaying tactics from Mecca, but the complaint has […]
Online Bingo Attracts A Younger Audience
Speaking at the 8th Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo (GIGSE), Andrew Branscombe of the Bingo software provider Parlay Entertainment discussed the new market that the online game is attracting. The market is increasingly growing in the 25 to 45 female age range with that demographic more likely to play Bingo over the internet. Personally, […]
CyberSlotz Sees Big Growth In Online Bingo Profits
News today that Talarius, the gaming centre operator behind online slots and Bingo site CyberSlotz has seen a big growth in a short period. It’s thought that the Scottish smoking ban that started on 26 March and affects Bingo clubs could be partially responisble.
Scottish Smoking Ban Halts Carlton’s Expansion Plans
Interesting to see a news report about prominent Scottish chain Carlton holding off expansion plans until losses caused by the smoking ban are clear. It seems in contrast to Gala’s news in April that fears of losses were offset by increased admissions to their clubs. Whilst annual profits are up for Carlton – they fear […]
Rank May Sell Off Prestige Casino
Rank, owners of the Mecca Bingo chain as well as a number of casinos and resturants are in discussion about selling off a prestigious casino from their portfolio – The Clermont Club. According to the article, the London casino is famed for its glamour, and for being a haunt of Lord Lucan. Approaches have been […]
UK Bingo News Round Up
A few stories popped up this last couple of days that I didn’t mention as I was heads down spending some dosh and reviewing Bingo sites for the review section. There’s now a review for Crown Bingo and Bingos UK if you’re looking for an insight into online bingo. A quick round up then of […]
The Secret History Of Bingo
There’s a great article at the Yorkshire Today website that looks at the shady part Bingo played in the funding of the two main parties during the post WW2 years. If you thought the scandals around funding and loans today was pretty shocking, it doesn’t hold a candle to the lenghts parties went too in […]
