Real Fun Group has reiterated its intention to “make bingo clubs fun again” by focusing on providing its existing venue teams with the support to build community and excel.
The operator runs ten sites across the UK, including eight acquired out of administration in 2023, and stated “the best way to turn around venues is to back the people already in them.”
“From day one the plan was simple,” said a spokesperson. “People first. Trust. Training. Development from within. Give good teams the tools, space and backing to grow. It’s slower. It’s harder. It can misfire. But, if you stick at it, it builds a culture that lasts.”
“That stance wasn’t what the incoming teams were used to. But early conversations with then Head of Bingo Rob Walrond revealed a shared mindset – hands-on, sleeves rolled-up, and serious about making clubs fun again.”
Waldrond has since been made operations director, and has overseen eight further internal promotions, including three first-time general managers who were all long-serving team members with several decades in the business.
“Will every call be perfect? No. But Real Fun Group is building the safety net – support, coaching, and clear accountability, so people can take ownership, learn fast, and get better. It’s culture as a system, not a slogan.”
Originally published on Coinslot on March 30, 2026. Republished with permission.