In early May this year, Buckinghamshire Council announced plans to demolish the Gala Bingo building in Aylesbury as part of a £5 million redevelopment plan and towards the end of July, further details of the council’s plan for the space were published. Meanwhile, last month, we informed you that ITV’s The Chase is going online…
There is good news for bingo players in Sheffield. An application has been made to transform a former bank into a bingo hall, gym, and tanning salon. Sheffield City Council is currently reviewing plans to convert the site of the Halifax Bank on the High Street, which has been sitting empty since last summer after…
Most of us dream of winning one of the big jackpots while we’re playing online, but what actually happens to those who manage to get lucky? Understandably, some prefer to remain anonymous. In 2009, a 36-year-old Greek man secured a win of £5.1 million on one of the bingo sites, but as he was only…
Buzz Bingo has been served formal notice and ordered to vacate its venue in Scunthorpe by April 9, 2026. The notice comes as the landlord, Zirconia Trading Ltd., is continuing its appeal against North Lincolnshire Council’s refusal to permit the conversion of the venue into a self-storage unit. A spokesperson for Buzz Bingo has said…
Safer Gambling Week is starting once again, and in 2020 it will run between the 19th and 25th November. Through it, the whole of the UK and Irish gambling industry will unite in a bid to support and promote responsible gambling. This will be done by creating conversation with both customers and employees alike regarding…
Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK said goodbye to Cara Melle this week after the queen was eliminated following an acting challenge. All the queens performed well in the challenge, making the elimination a hard decision. Prior to the main challenge, the contestants had to shade each other using puppets. There were spectacular put-downs directed…
Buzz Bingo, the large UK land and online operator, has revealed that it managed to reduce its financial losses in the 2021 financial year thanks to an increase in revenues and to cut back on spending. The operator saw revenue for the year from 17 January 2021 to 15 January 2022 of £139.8 million, an…
Much has been made of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda, and a recent report found that the nation’s regulated betting and gaming industry is set to make a significant contribution over the coming years. The report from the Purpose Coalition found that the gambling industry, including online bingo, will generate roughly 15,000 technology jobs…
A bingo player in Plymouth celebrating after hitting the jackpot at the local Buzz Bingo club and has said that they intend to use the £12,000 prize to take their son on holiday. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous, but they are well known at the city’s Charles Cross venue, having been a regular…
Merkur Casino has officially completed the sale of its Merkur Bingo Club located in Lowestoft, England, to the Real Fun Group, which has teased that it has “big plans” for the site as it integrates the club into its growing UK operations. The decision to sell is part of Merkur’s broader strategy to refine its…
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