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Rank Group warns tax hike could force bingo hall and casino closures

Richard Harris, chief executive of Rank Group, said tax rises could mean that ‘much-loved bingo halls and casinos will be forced to close’

The Independent UK

Fast withdrawal casino: Which UK casinos offer instant withdrawals?

Payout times across UK-licensed casinos have been tested to find the fast withdrawal casinos actually delivering funds in minutes

Evening Standard

Best online casino: Expert tried and tested UK casino sites

We have taken a look at UKGC licensed casino sites, ranking and reviewing the best online casinos currently available

Evening Standard

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Mecca Bingo owner Rank hit by £6.2m payment fraud in Spanish arm

The casino and bingo hall firm has reported the matter to the local police and has launched its own internal investigation.

Evening Standard

Best slingo sites for UK players

Everything you need to know about slingo sites, including how to play this popular hybrid casino game

The Independent UK

UK Gambling Sites: The Best Gambling Sites for 2025

A rundown of the best gambling sites available in the UK in a variety of categories, including online casinos and sports betting

The Independent UK

Former Mecca Bingo and historic theatre could transformed into hotel and spa

The ambitious plans would see a complete transformation of the auditorium

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Nottingham Mecca Bingo chain supports 'busy' Nottingham charity with fundraising

The bingo site tries to support charities where they can

Nottingham Post

Groom-to-be wins mammoth £50,000 jackpot at bingo just months before his wedding

Delivery operator Phil Bacon is planning a huge wedding when he marries fiancée Cara-Jane Pallett later this year after landing a huge prize at the Mecca in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Daily Mirror

Couple to have dream wedding after groom wins £50,000 at bingo

Phil, 35, is a regular bingo player and was enjoying a night out with his friend

Wales Online

Mecca Bingo commissions golden dabber to mark Coronation

Mecca Bingo clubs’ celebrations over the coronation weekend will include parties and screenings of the ceremony

Wales Online

Plans to convert vacant bingo hall into sports complex boasting new football and cricket pitches

The plans would see a radical change of use for the old Mecca Bingo site, in Rochdale town centre.

Manchester Evening News

You can now get married at a Mecca bingo hall

The bingo giant says the experience will rival getting wed at a chapel in Nevada

Wales Online

Inside abandoned Mecca bingo hall with rows of tables still ready to be played

Rows of tables remain completely deserted and still ready to be loaded up inside a once-busy abandoned Mecca Bingo Hall in new images shared by an urban explorer

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Daily Record

Scots police dog Rocky delivers knockout blow to machete thug at boxing club

Hiding in St Francis Boxing Club in Dundee, Jed Boyd was flushed out by the springer spaniel, named after the boxing film hero.

Wales Online

Steamy show at Mecca Bingo comes complete with helmets for those in front row

The show is touring 22 venues across the UK

Bristol Post

Plans to transform former Pure Gym and Mecca Bingo site into 340 home development

The developer is holding a community consultation meeting next week

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United fans caught up in 'chaos' in ginnel in major police incident after match

Police shut off the road near Old Trafford following the Manchester United vs Bournemouth game

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Wales Online

Mecca Bingo names luckiest towns as it hands out £148million in prizes

18 lucky winners each won £50,000 jackpots on the National Game

Daily Mirror

UK's luckiest bingo hall revealed where Brits win £85,000 per week

Mecca Bingo said its luckiest venues are in the North East and Yorkshire. Stockton was named the luckiest town based on the total amount of winnings in 2022, which was £4.5million

Wales Online

Mecca Bingo is selling Christmas jumpers inspired by bingo hall carpets

Money raised will go to charity

Wales Online

Bingo caller is bidding to be this year's Christmas number one

"Music is my passion. My dad is a gospel singer so it’s in my blood"

Wales Online

Baga Chipz launches new tour of Mecca Bingo clubs

Hosted by Ophelia Balls, the line-up includes Baga Chipz, Lawrence Chaney, Divina DeCampo, Choriza May, Bailey J Mills, Dosa Cat and the Cheeky Girls

Daily Record

Mecca Bingo: Mystery surrounds future of popular Ayr Hall

Mecca Bingo have a lease on the famous site until 2026 but have admitted talks are underway over its future.

Evening Standard

No full house at Rank as low customer numbers prompt profit warning

The Grosvenor casinos and Mecca Bingo owner said customers had not returned in the numbers expected meaning it had cut its profit outlook for the year.

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