The gambling minister paid a visit to Club 3000 Bingo Leeds last week, meeting staff and members of the Bingo Association to discuss the issues currently affecting the sector.
Baroness Twycross was welcomed by venue general manager Sam Cliffe, as well as the BA’s current CEO Miles Baron, and upcoming chief executive Nicole Garrett.
“The visit provided a great opportunity to discuss a number of important topics affecting our sector,” said a Club 3000 spokesperson. “In particular, we highlighted how the bingo duty cut has supported increased investment in our clubs, helping to enhance facilities.”
“We also discussed the valuable career opportunities across the industry. Thank you again to Baroness Twycross for taking the time to visit and engage with the team.”
Twycross has previously expressed her support for the bingo industry, telling MPs ahead of October’s licensing consultation “bingo venues are a traditional cornerstone of the leisure sector enjoyed across the country.”
“However, commercial pressures mean we have seen a number of closures of licensed family entertainment centres and bingo clubs in recent years.”
“The government is keen to explore ways to support both sectors, preserving the heritage of family-run amusement piers and bingo halls while supporting innovative and vibrant new offerings, and to ensure that the regulatory regime that applies to them is fit for purpose.”
Originally published on Coinslot on May 4, 2026. Republished with permission.