Three friends returned from a gambling loss in Las Vegas, wondering how they would have enough cash for the coming Christmas season, when days later, they won successive Bingo jackpots, totaling at 300,000 GBP in the National Bingo Game.

The Grand Draw for the Newsday Bingo Game aired on Channel 4 on December 7, 2006. The host of the event, Mairoon Ali, was assisted by Tricia des Isles of Pannell Kerr Foster. The winners of the event were Anthony Boynes, Eugenia Teemul-Fraser, Monica Bousigard, and Charmaine Caesar.

Lloyd Richter of Storm Lake is celebrating his Tripler Bingo win of about $25,000. Since the time it was founded, in 1985, the Iowa Lottery has awarded its players with over $2 billion in total prizes, while gathering over $1 billion for the benefit of state programs.

A dispute between a Labor Union and officials of the Legion Bingo Hall in Winnipeg caused the delay of bingo customers on December 18, 2006. One man was even injured when a car attempting to push through the picket line struck him.

61 year-old Leticia Villareal was sentenced by the federal jury to 3-12 years in prison for smuggling illegal drugs in her car in order to sustain her bingo addiction.

Indian owned gaming casinos are awaiting the decision of the National Indian Gaming Commission regarding the classification of video bingo machines. Some critics of the move say that the casinos will lose a lot of money if the law pushes through.

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals seeks to close down bingo operations of the Fort Dodge Dragoons. The main reason is that Fort Dodge Dragoons officials are laundering money intended for the Fort Museum and Frontier Village.

PartyGaming announced that they are slowly recovering from the blow they have received as a result of the passage of the UIGEA. The main difficulty they have encountered is that some of their big players have moved to operators that are ignoring the ban.

Yaowluck Nakkong is the winner of the 200,000 pound Jackpot Prize of the National Bingo Game. She was able to complete the bingo full house in just 37 calls.

A 54 year-old woman was the winner of the 202,000 pound Jackpot Prize in the National Bingo Game on Sunday, December 3, 2006. She said the winnings will be enough to sustain her until the age of 65 without working.

Troy Brown and his teammates from the New England Patriots, as well as other sports figures, are some of the guests at Troy Brown Celebrity Bingo. The profits raised will be donated to various charities.

There was no winner at the ACCA Bingo Jackpot last Friday, but players mustn't lose hope because the same jackpot prizes are at stake the very next bingo night and they will continue to grow in Progressive Jackpots.

The newly-remodeled DeJope Gaming Facility, managed and owned by the Ho-Chunk Indian Tribe reopened Friday, December 1, 2006. Tribe spokeswoman, Tracy LittleJohn said that they have replaced traditional bingo cards with electronic bingo.

Bookmaker William Hill has announced their intentions of making a takeover bid for Rank. Fellow bookmaker, Ladbrokes and other American companies, like Harrah are also interested in making a bid for Rank.

Several non-profit organizations lost their space at Amoskeag Bingo Center last August, but found a new home in a warehouse space in East Manchester. They are still awaiting approval from the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has announced that they will be renovating their casino complex to attract more visitors. The tribe plans to add shops, restaurants, hotels and more to the current facility.

The Neal E. Fonger Unit No. 179 Auxiliary believes that even simple presents could make a huge difference in a child's outlook on life. This holiday, they are planning to raise about $165,000 during their bingo fundraiser for the cause.

Police officers raided a popular bar called The Palace on November 27, 2006. Authorities confiscated the bar's Bingo Machines which allow players to win as much as $30,000 in total jackpots.

Frank Hoover, the 3rd Vice Commander of the American Legion Post in Worcester County, attests to the overwhelming popularity of bingo in Ocean City, claiming that during the Peak Season, about 150-170 people play bingo at the Post.

Gay Bingo is one of the most popular bingo events in Texas. The main beneficiary is the John Thomas Gay and Lesbian Center situated in Dallas. The Gay Bingo Event raises $7,000 - $9,000 per month.

Approximately 60% of the Bingo players in Georgetown smoke while playing Bingo games. In order to alter the situation, Georgetown CityCouncil is contemplating passing legislation banning smoking in the city.

Verandas on the Green, recently remodeled by Landmark Residential, are famous for their friendly atmosphere and community activities, such as bingo.

With the effects of the UIGEA on the online gaming industry in the U.S., online gaming companies are exploring new avenues of growth around the world. On December 7th, 2006, the CEOs of Bingo.com, Think Bingo and Bingos.co.uk will be attending a conference in London to discuss their joint strategy i ...

Troy Brown and his fellow celebrities and athletes will participate in a bingo event on December 11, 2006. The main beneficiaries of the event will be the Children's Hospital Boston and the Celebrities for Charity Foundation.

Although the Bingo Amendment has been given an overwhelming nod of approval by Arkansas' voters, that is only the first step. Legislators still have to pass laws that will enable bingo and raffle games this coming winter.