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A bingo playing couple from Blakenall in the Black Country have claimed over £20,000 in benefits, despite winning a massive bingo prize of over £50,000. Nicholas Bannister and his wife Frances now face prison sentencing and community service after officials charged them with benefits fraud. The couple won their huge jackpot when playing bingo in November 2006. They failed to notify authorities of the win, instead spending their winnings on their wedding, breast implants for Mrs. Bannister and various other purchases. The two bingo players continued to receive support until December 2008, when the Department for Work and Pensions and the Walsall Council discovered the Bannister’s fraudulent activities. Nicholas Bannister had gained £12,977 in income support, while his wife had wrongly claimed £8130 during that time.

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Online bingo fans in Italy have had to face further delays, as their variation of bingo (known as Tombola) has been paused by Italian courts as they decide against allowing the online games. The online version of Tombola was launched in December 2009, but after many months of debating and legal consideration, the Italian courts have now ruled that the online games are not compliant with Italian law and have forced operators to cease all gaming activity. The problem is the introduction of interconnected offline bingo, which allows bingo halls to interconnect players.

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Foxy Bingo has recently released a new online bingo advert that is already gaining cult status on YouTube. The ad is based on the classic Grease song, ‘You’re the One That I Want’ and features Foxy in the role of Danny, as he serenades bingo player Mandy. Set in a supermarket, the ad begins when cashier Mandy is finishing off her shift. Foxy appears, singing, “I’ve got balls, they’re multiplying…” and “our bingo games are electrifying”, as he woos Mandy into coming to play at Foxy Bingo. With its catchy lyrics and memorable tune, the video injects fun and frivolity into the proceedings, and is already a huge hit on YouTube as players flock to listen and download the advert.

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Bingo sets offer a great way to enjoy all the fun of playing bingo at home. With bingo parties becoming all the rage with both celebrities and regular folk, having a home set is a must-have for parties, family evenings or even tea with the girls. With such a number of sets to choose from, you can decide if you wish to keep it simple with a basic starter set, or go for a themed set for a special event or holiday. Sets include everything that you would need to enjoy the games, and are a lot more affordable than you may have thought. Many online stores stock sets, and specialist gaming stores or toy stores also sell sets at affordable prices. Sets could include any of the following:

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A bingo player from Eastfield recently celebrated her 102nd birthday, proving yet again that bingo really does keep one young. Nellie Horseman (known as ‘Eastfield’s celebrity’) celebrated with a party at the community hall. Friends and locals, including a number of school children who brought hand-made cards for the popular centenarian, all came to wish her well and celebrate the special day with her. Proudfoot’s Supermarket presented her with a lovely bouquet of flowers for the occasion, and residents from all over the town came to wish her well.

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