Listen to this article:Marking the venue’s 20th anniversary, Club 3000 Coatbridge celebrated the occasion with a major £3 million refurbishment of its original bingo club.
The venue, which first opened in October 2006, unveiled its new look at a special event on Saturday 17 October. The grand reopening was attended by more than 1,000 people for a night of entertainment and plenty of bingo games.
In more good news, plans to transform the former TK Maxx store into a £5 million bingo and entertainment venue can now move forward, after Club 3000 secured approval for its Sunderland project.
The Coatbridge club has undergone an extensive refurbishment with the aim of creating a much more modern bingo club while keeping the friendly atmosphere that players have enjoyed for the past two decades.
Coatbridge is a particularly important location for Club 3000, as it was the very first club opened by founder Brian Fraser in 2006. Since then, the company has grown into one of Britain’s biggest land-based bingo operators.
Speaking about the refurbishment, Fraser said:
“We are absolutely delighted to have invested in our Coatbridge club. It has always held a special place in our history and is particularly close to my heart, as it was the first venue we opened 20 years ago. We are excited to bring a fresh, modern experience to our customers while continuing to provide the friendly, welcoming atmosphere they know and love. Seeing so many customers join us for this special night made the occasion even more memorable.”
Club 3000 went all out on the occasion of the reopening. Elaine C Smith, who is best known for her work in Scottish television and theatre, was the guest of honour for the evening. She entertained the audience before officially cutting the ribbon to open the newly refurbished club.
There was plenty of entertainment throughout the event, including stilt walkers, live bands and vocalists. The Secret Singers also performed as The Police, giving guests the chance to enjoy some classic hits alongside their bingo games.
Furthermore, guests were welcomed with a glass of bubbly on arrival, and everyone received a commemorative 20th anniversary coin to mark the occasion. Fraser has spoken of his delight at how the evening went, particularly as the club had managed to remain open throughout the refurbishment.
He said:
“The atmosphere was electric, and I’d like to thank everyone who joined us, as well as my amazing team, for making it all possible, as we also remained fully operational whilst work was being carried out. We love being part of this vibrant community and can’t wait to welcome even more guests in the coming weeks.”
The Coatbridge club already has a place in history when it comes to big bingo wins. In March 2008, the venue made headlines when a player won more than £1.16 million on the National Bingo Game, and it remains the largest jackpot ever awarded through the National Bingo Game. On another occasion, a local player won an impressive £100,000 while playing at the club with a friend.
While such a large sum wasn’t up for grabs at the Club 3000 reopening event, it certainly seems as if the guests had a wonderful time and the club looks well positioned to provide its regular visitors with at least another 20 years of bingo fun.
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