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Gambling Addict Jailed After £400,000 Theft |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Sunday, 05 February 2012 09:38 |
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An online gambler who stole nearly £400,000 from her employer was jailed, as the judge criticised her for not only stealing the money but also "a part of a decent man's life."
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Council Considering Bingo Club for School |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Friday, 03 February 2012 14:28 |
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Future pupils in the Brighton and Hove area could find themselves being taught in a bingo club, church or football stadium. The local council is having to balance budget pressures while struggling to deal with the local population and pupil number rises.
It has put together a list of potential buildings and sites in the area which it plans to investigate their potential suitability as classrooms.
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Former Bingo Club an Eyesore |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Friday, 03 February 2012 14:20 |
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A former Gala Bingo club is being described by locals as an eyesore and detrimental to local businesses. The latest critic of the Bedminster based site is a local shop keeper who is campaigning for the empty bingo clu to be cleared up.
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Appeal to Chard Bingo Players |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Friday, 03 February 2012 12:47 |
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Chard bingo players are being urged to join a special charity bingo session tomorrow evening to raise funds for a little girl that was born with Spina Bifida.
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Cancer Sufferers Raise £1,700 at Bingo Event |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:04 |
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Two woman that battled and survived cancer have raised a massive £1,700 for charity with the help from local bingo players.
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Rank Confirms Gala Casino Talks |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 09:50 |
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Following reports in the UK media over the weekend and our own article, Rank, the parent company of Mecca Bingo has confirmed that it is in talk with Gala Coral over the purchase of its casino division.
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IOC After Further Commitment in Gambling Fraud |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 23:02 |
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is holding a meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland this week to discuss with sports leaders, Interpol, Government officials and betting operators its recommendations for tackling illegal sports betting.
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Gala Bingo Purchases New Bingo Club |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 10:55 |
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Days after reports surfaced that Gala Coral was in talks to sell off its casino diversion it seems that company is surprisingly looking at expanding its bingo operations with the purchase a multi-million pound club off one of its rivals.
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Bingo Club Owner Charged with Money Laundering |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 23:29 |
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A nightclub owner who also owns a former bingo site has been charged with financial offences linked to his club, including money laundering, cheating the public revenue and nine mortgage related offences.
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Bingo Theft Leads to Police Public Warning |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Monday, 30 January 2012 14:52 |
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Police in the Southend have issued a warning to the public after several incidents of items being stolen from woman's handbags. One of the incidents happened while a lady was at a Mecca Bingo club.
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Gala Coral Looking to Sell Off Casino Operations |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Sunday, 29 January 2012 23:20 |
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Reports in the UK media this weekend claim that Gala Coral is in advanced talks with Rank over the sale of its casino division. Gala Coral has struggled in recent years and many insiders believe the only way the company can continue to operate is by breaking the company up and selling off parts of to reduce the massive debts associated with the company.
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Bingo Club Applies for 2am License |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Saturday, 28 January 2012 20:44 |
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The Mecca Bingo Club in Oldbury is hoping to be granted permission to stay open until the early hours of the morning with live music and karaoke events.
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New Homes Planned for Bingo Site |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Friday, 27 January 2012 14:13 |
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A former bingo club and cinema in Wallsend could be redeveloped into a residential site with 33 homes if a development company gets support for their plans.
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Celebrate with Big Prizes at William Hill |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Friday, 27 January 2012 13:50 |
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William Hill has a massive £50,000 to be won up until Saturday 4th February. Each day there is a £5,000 jackpot to be played for in the Community Room and tonight, Friday 27th January, the site has a guaranteed £100,000 up for grabs.
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Palace Bingo Club Up For Sale |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:18 |
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The Palace Bingo and Social Club which closed just before Christmas has ben put up for sale for £250,000. The former Plaza Cinema in Flint is reportedly on the list of buildings that JD Wetherspoons is interested in developing.
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Gainsborough Bingo Still Struggling to Survive |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:04 |
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The local bingo club in Gainsborough has reportedly seen a boost in business after local media, The Standard, reportedly that that the club was struggling to survive and needed locals to support the club.
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Mecca Launches Everyones A Winner |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 19:19 |
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Mecca Bingo has launched one of the most innovative promotions which will be promoted with an extensive TV campaign broadcast from this evening. Play bingo online, in club or on your mobile and your guaranteed to be winner.
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Labour's Gambling Strategy Was Wrong |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Monday, 23 January 2012 15:53 |
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Over the last 12 months we have seen many Labour MP distancing themselves from Labour policies that were set up by the former government. As the current government prepares to unveil new gambling legislation and licensing requirements the industry has come under the spotlight. Lord Hattersley has attacked the latest casino as a tool that will wreck more lives.
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Support for Bingo Caller After Bingo Player Dies |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Monday, 23 January 2012 10:54 |
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The daughter that lost her mum during a bingo game has praised the bingo caller who continued with the games as her mum lay on the floor dying. As with many bingo clubs Gala, has a policy not to stop the game and this has attracted criticism towards the caller and the management of the bingo club with some customers walking out.
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Bingo Club Closes Due to Trading Conditions |
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Written by Mark Bennett
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Sunday, 22 January 2012 23:44 |
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Another bingo club has closed its doors for the last time with 14 staff facing redundancy. The Pavillion Bingo in Roose Road, Barrow has been closed as a result of “difficult trading conditions”.
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