Bingo hall becomes church

We have reported many times on how the decline in land based bingo has led to bingo clubs closing down and the buildings being used for new purposes, and in America, the bingo situation is no different.

Alabama has had a huge crackdown on gambling, leading to many empty bingo halls … more

July 29, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under London Bingo News Leave a Comment 

Austrian betting giants sponsor football league

The Austrian betting giant, bwin, have now agreed to sponsor the Italian second tier Serie B for two years. The league will now be known as Serie bwin, and the deal is expected to bring vital revenue to the struggling league, who only recently separted from the two division professional … more

July 23, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under online bingo news Leave a Comment 

iPad enters the bingo world

Bingo was very much a simple game when it started out but it has definitely evolved over the years. Starting from land based bingo clubs it eventually moved onto the internet, where now there are a large number of online bingo sites. Since then though it has continued to adapt … more

July 22, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under online bingo news Leave a Comment 

Islington Mecca Bingo Site at Risk

A former bingo club in Islington has been put on the ‘at risk’ register by English Heritage as, despite several promises, no work has been carried out in it during the last 3 years where it has stood empty.

The building is Grade II listed and used to be a Mecca … more

July 19, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under London Bingo News Leave a Comment 

Ireland man killed on way home from bingo

A 66 year old man on his way home from playing bingo in Buncrana was killed in a horrific car crash on Sunday night, along with 7 young men. The two car collision took place on the Drumfree to Clonmany road, which has been the scene of other accidents in … more

July 16, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under London Bingo News Leave a Comment 

Manchester City footballer arrested for casino fight

Kelven Etuhu, the Manchester City midfielder, was arrested after a fight in a casino in Manchester which led to 3 people being injured. The 22 year old will answer bail next week after being held on suspicion of wounding.

The incident took place at the 235 casino in Manchester City Centre, … more

July 15, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under London Bingo News Leave a Comment 

Scottish grandmother mugged after bingo

We all know that times are hard, but a thief in Scotland stooped very low this week when he mugged a 63 year old grandmother on her way home after a night at the bingo.

Margaret Craig from Tillydrone, Aberdeen had won £140 playing bingo, and had an additional £60 in … more

July 2, 2010 - by Tom · Filed Under London Bingo News Leave a Comment 

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