(Wednesday 23rd of December 2009)
An exciting new craze is sweeping the nation. Inspired by the rave scene of the 1980s, Rebel Bingo is truly a bingo night like no other. Up to 2,000 young people rock out to Black Sabbath, go mad with multi-coloured dabbers and play a few lines of bingo. Despite the huge attendances, all advertising is frowned upon. Bingo fans can only find out about the next event through word-of mouth, emails, phone calls and texts.
(Thursday 17th of December 2009)
Bucky Bingo would like to wish all its members a very merry Christmas. If you haven't even thought about Christmas shopping yet, don't despair because we've got plenty of great ideas up our sleeves. Bucky Bingo mouse mats, keyrings and standees make the perfect gifts for online bingo lovers. And once the presents are open, why not try some online bingo or bonus games? Whatever you're looking for this Christmas, Bucky Bingo has it covered.
(Thursday 10th of December 2009)
Yesterday, chancellor Alistair Darling announced during the pre-budget report that bingo club duty would be lowered from 22 per cent to 20 per cent. It's the latest twist in a turbulent year for the industry - prior to April, gross profit tax stood at just 15 per cent. The Bingo Association, the trade body for bingo clubs in the UK, has welcomed the cuts but warned they still don't go far enough and pledged to keep fighting.
(Monday 7th of December 2009)
After the excitement around Rio Ferdinand's unlikely trip to Prestatyn, it now appears that another Manchester footballer has had a brush with bingo. Nedum Onuoha, a Nigerian defender who plays for Manchester City, was the star name at a recent event in the City of Manchester Stadium. The Premiership player took on the role of celebrity bingo caller during a tea dance organised by the Manchester club's registered charity City in the Community.
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