E-Terminals May Usher In a New Generation of Players

For one bingo hall operator, the prospect of E-bingo terminals means big money. Not only is Ken Ross, Chair of Forest City Bingo Country, banking on the idea to inject a bit of popular interest in the game among younger players, but the idea could potentially change the face of land-based bingo halls in the UK.

Today, 200 players would be considered a good turnout on a weekend for Ross. Despite raising £300,000 for charities last year alone, Ross yearns for better days. Reminiscing of the London bingo scene in the 70’s and 80’s, where 600+ playing for charity was the norm and operations were carried out by volunteers, Ross is looking to light a fire under the game’s following with the country’s first electronic bingo hall.

Schools, youth sports, communal centers and other important facets of the community all stand to gain some much needed support should Ross’ plan succeed. Not only are electronic bingo terminals more appealing to a younger audience, but they have the added benefit of reducing paper waste.

In similar fashion, The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp will also begin introducing electronic lottery terminals. The decision is predicted to increase charity and gaming revenue in Ontario by a strong margin. However, Dale MAckness, member of Citizens Against Gambling Expansion, and Dr. Chris Robson, a commissioned veterinarian with the Ontario Racing Commission, both offered their criticism against the decision, saying, ““Expanded gambling is not popular in London,” and ,” “Keep the gambling mentality at the racetrack,” respectively.