We all have the image of the stereotype of an old lady with faded purple hair and, large specks and nurse-type slippers, sitting in a bingo hall marking her cards. This image is slowly changing, as younger females take interest in the activity.
The industry is attempting to refresh its image, offering “student nights” and inviting celebrities like Denise Van Outen and Catherine Zeta Jones to appear as the pay-out figures. Last year, over 8.5 million people played bingo, and a recent statistic shows that there has been a rise of more than 15% in younger players. According to the Bingo Association, half of the players are currently under 45, something which would have seemed impossible before.
We all have the image of the stereotype of an old lady with faded purple hair and, large specks and nurse-type slippers, sitting in a bingo hall marking her cards. This image is slowly changing, as younger females take interest in the activity.