With Spring in the air, one lucky lady in Hull will have a season to remember after scooping a life-changing £50,500 playing the National Bingo Game at the Mecca Bingo in Hull. The jubilant winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was enjoying an evening out with her best friend and goddaughter at the Mecca club […]
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It’s not often that you hear the phrase Leicester is the place to be, (no offence Leicesterians), but when it comes to winning big at bingo, Leicester appears to be this moment’s place to be after two big jackpot wins in a matter of just three weeks. The most recent lucky dabber scooped the life-changing […]
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The Bingo Association has confirmed Nicole Garrett as its next Chief Executive Officer, signalling a new phase of leadership for the UK bingo sector as it prepares for long-term regulatory and consumer change. Garrett will assume the role in Spring 2026, following the planned departure of current CEO Miles Baron, who will step down at […]
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A Belfast man who ran an illegal bingo operation from his home during the Covid-19 lockdown has avoided an immediate prison sentence after being convicted of serious gambling offences. Connor McAreavey, 36, of Leeson Street, Belfast, appeared before Belfast Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to organising or managing prohibited gaming between January 2020 and […]
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A Bongo’s Bingo bash at Keele University in Stoke-On-Trent last month was forced to be evacuated before its scheduled finish after a 15-man violent brawl erupted. Those attending the sold-out show said the evacuation took place before the final game could be played, with parts of the staging reportedly collapsing and debris visible near the […]
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The UK Gambling Commission is rolling out a series of significant regulatory changes that will reshape the online gambling market from January 19th, 2026, with bingo and online slots among the most affected sectors. The reforms, which stem from the government’s Gambling Act review, are designed to reduce gambling-related harm and make promotions easier for […]
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Players across Britain won big this year – but which city came out on top? Mecca Bingo has released new data revealing the UK’s luckiest towns and cities of 2025. The top UK bingo brand paid out £6.5 million in prize money every day across its 49 venues and on MeccaBingo.com, making a total of […]
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Rank Group’s confirmation that chief executive John O’Reilly will step down in 2026 brings to a close one of the most consequential leadership tenures in the modern history of UK bingo. Before joining Rank in 2018, he held senior roles at Ladbrokes, served as managing director of Coral Interactive within the Gala Coral Group, and […]
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ITV, the UK’s largest free-to-air commercial broadcaster, is preparing to enter the regulated online gambling market in early 2026 with the launch of ITV Win Bingo & Spins, a real-money gaming platform that will include slots and new bingo offerings. The expansion marks a significant strategic pivot for the media giant and highlights the evolving […]
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A Mecca Bingo customer in Glasgow welcomed the New Year in style after winning a £50,000 National Bingo Game jackpot at the operator’s Glasgow Forge club on New Year’s Eve. The win took place on Wednesday, 31 December, during an afternoon session at the Duke Street venue, next to Forge Market. The player, who wishes […]
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