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Online bingo popularity no surprise

Blog claims rise of online bingo was expected

Posted on February 21st 2011

Playing online bingo is becoming an increasingly popular pastime among games players in the UK, and an online bingo blog has claimed that this is no surprise. According to LondonBingo.net, playing at the computer has become a big hit and it's largely because it can be done anytime and anywhere, while it also appeals to every demographic.

Bingo could cut time in hospital

Playing bingo in hospital could get you home quicker

Posted on January 31st 2011

A new study has revealed the regenerative powers of bingo. According to the report from Salisbury District Hospital, motivation levels in hospital patients increase the more bingo is enjoyed on the ward. What's more, hospital stays went down by roughly 25 per cent among those who regularly dibbed and dabbed scorecards during recovery.

Bootle regular scoops Bucky Bullseye prize

Posted on December 13th 2010

A share of the Bucky Bullseye prize has been won by a regular at our Bootle club. The 68-year-old bingo player managed to net a brilliant �12,500 in addition to winning �50 for each member present in the club when she won. Such a big prize is very welcome, not to mention useful, in the run-up to Christmas!

Chip shop chain raises �100k with bingo

Bingo helped chippy raise funds for charity

Posted on December 6th 2010

We always like to hear about companies that are using bingo to raise money for good causes. After all, we continue to do our bit for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, thanks in no small part to our Facebook fans. That's why we'd like to pay tribute to a Scottish chippy, which is about to break the �100,000 mark.

Car manufacturer turns to bingo game

Posted on November 30th 2010

The popularity of bingo halls like Buckingham Bingo is continuing to be apparent after car manufacturer Vauxhall announced plans for a very special night out. The firm is following the success of a bowling club earlier this year with a bingo night to be held at a Manchester church. The top prize is a Vauxhall Corsa worth more than �10,000!

Buckingham clubs continue to raise Breakthrough funds

Bike ride boosts Buckingham Bingo Breakthrough donation

Posted on November 1st 2010

Buckingham Bingo club bosses have shown their compassionate side by taking part in an amazing charity bike ride aimed at making money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. General managers from Huyton, Bootle, Preston and Middleton got on their bikes to raise cash, travelling up Blackpool promenade to Cleveleys and back. Table top collections were made at all four clubs, where loyal bingo players kindly donated to the brilliant breast cancer charity.

Hair-raising charity stunt by bingo worker

Buckingham employee raises Breakthrough funds with hairdo

Posted on October 21st 2010

Our Buckingham Bingo employees will do anything for a laugh and a good cause. This is evidenced by Karen Wyllie, a Buckingham Bingo Bradford worker, who has shaved her head and given it a multicolour makeover to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. You too can help raise money by joining our Facebook fan page today!

Bingo club saved from closure

Posted on October 7th 2010

A popular bingo club in Birmingham will not be shutting down after all. Initial plans to develop a new Tesco supermarket in Walsall meant the Brownhills Senior Citizens' Club would have to close. However, Tesco bosses have decided against upsetting the local community after a petition was handed in to the local council signed by 350 people.

Buckingham hosts Ladies Night for Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Strip tease show The Dreamboys are coming to our Walkden club

Posted on September 27th 2010

Raising money for your favourite charity has never looked so good! Buckingham members are cordially invited to see the world-famous Dreamboys live and naked on stage at Buckingham Bingo's Walkden club this October. All proceeds raised from this wild and wonderful Ladies Night will go to support the excellent work of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Buckingham goes back to school with bingo promotion

Buckingham Bingo gives away thousands with school promotion

Posted on September 1st 2010

Three Buckingham Bingo clubs in Manchester joined forces this week and gave away �3,000 in shopping vouchers. Venues in Trafford, Middleton and Walkden hosted special games of sit-down bingo as part of the special back to school promotion. Staff on shift also got involved in the festivities by dressing up as schoolchildren.