Consumer spending on bingo has grown by 20% over the past five years, what are the major reasons?

The National Lottery is a far more popular form of gambling than bingo. Is this because players stand to gain more, or does mass advertising influence them to take part?

What role is the Internet likely to play in the future of the game?

Although there are still several regulatory obstacles which operators would like to see removed, bingo is now competing in a much more deregulated environment than ever before, and this is reflected in the improved performance of the major chains. City institutions have maintained, even increased, their interest in this sector of the gambling industry. In addition, there is a mood of optimism among operators that the much-heralded Gambling Review currently being undertaken will result in further deregulation to the benefit of the industry as a whole.

Consumer spending on bingo has grown by 20% over the past five years, what are the major reasons?

The National Lottery is a far more popular form of gambling than bingo. Is this because players stand to gain more, or does mass advertising influence them to take part?

What role is the Internet likely to play in the future of the game?

Although there are still several regulatory obstacles which operators would like to see removed, bingo is now competing in a much more deregulated environment than ever before, and this is reflected in the improved performance of the major chains. City institutions have maintained, even increased, their interest in this sector of the gambling industry. In addition, there is a mood of optimism among operators that the much-heralded Gambling Review currently being undertaken will result in further deregulation to the benefit of the industry as a whole.

This report assesses the current state of the market and aims to provide some pointers as to its likely future direction. Mintel last reported on the industry in Bingo, Leisure Intelligence, May 1999. Other relevant Mintel reports include:

- Casinos, Leisure Intelligence, January 2001

- Nightclubs and Discotheques, Leisure Intelligence, November 2000

- Special Report, Youth and Leisure, 2000

- Special Report, The Leisure Business, 1999

- Leisure Venue Catering, Leisure Intelligence, August 1999

- Live Entertainment, Leisure Intelligence, May 2001

- Leisure Venue Catering, Leisure Intelligence, July 2001.