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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