Well, the VAT thing didn’t happen, but I just spotted a quick report on the potential of the limits on £500 jackpot machines being raised (yes it’s a week old, I’ve been DIYing this week). I don’t really know so much about the make-up of the fruit machines the clubs are allowed, but I know […]
Tag: Bingo Association
Government Say No To Removing VAT On Bingo
Sneaking in on Friday, just as everyone else was rushing off to seaside for the Bank Holiday weekend, The Times carried a story about the Government’s response to the calls from the Bingo industry to remove the VAT burden on Bingo. The Government have effectively robbed the Bingo industry of its most cherished and firmly […]
Minister Promises Measures To Help Bingo
The Bingo Association had its AGM yesterday, and I’ve seen the first news story to come from it, all be it a short paragraph with little detail. You can read it over at the Times, the crux of it is that the minister responsible for gambling, Gerry Sutcliffe aims in the next couple of weeks […]
Bingo’s Appeal Growing To Younger Generations
One of the constant things I’ve tried to hammer home on this site is the game of Bingo is widely appealing beyond its stereotypical image and perceived target group. It’s heartening to see in The Herald’s article that to a degree, confirms my assertions. There are a few striking things about the piece on the […]
Camelot Offends The Bingo Association With New Advert
The Telegraph carries a story about the latest advert from National Lottery company Camelot. The ad for the new Hot Bingo scratchcard shows an old lady in a mobility cart driving past a derelict looking Bingo parlour that is locked-up and showing a closed sign. In an instant she is transformed into a winner and […]
Bingo Association Report On Social Interaction
The Bingo Association released information last weekend on a report they commissioned into social interaction in the community. It makes for an interesting read on the people’s community habits, and the effects of Bingo hall closures on the community. The findings are not good. The research was carried out by The Henley Centre and points […]
MP’s Early Day Motion For Bingo
I’m a little late on this one – there’s some interesting news on the Bingo Association that MP John Hemming has laid an Early Day Motion in the house of commons to help the Bingo industry. The motion (EDM No 1631 – Protection of Bingo Clubs) aims to address the double taxation the industry has […]
Bingo Petition Delivered To No 10
Three generations of a Bingo playing family have delivered a petition to Downing Street. The ‘Stop Destroying My Bingo’ petition was started back in February by the Bingo Association. Members could sign the petition either by printing off the form online or picking one up at their local club – 230,000 Bingo players put their […]
Bingo Firms Ask For £10m Rebate
Scotland On Sunday have an interesting article on the Scottish Bingo industry’s attempt to get a £10m tax rebate from Gordon Brown (good luck on that one!) The chairman of the Bingo Association will be at the forefront of the campaign to get the politicians to repay some of the VAT to offset the 20% […]
