Listen to this article:A lucky player hit a £50,000 jackpot at Mecca Bingo in Southend, marking the venue’s biggest win ever. The prize was won from the National Bingo Game a few weeks ago, on Sunday, 19 January, and the winner has chosen to remain anonymous.
The game was being called by Sammi Gerrard, a duty manager at the club who was covering for the regular Sunday night caller in Southend, and clearly, he brought some good luck with him. While the winner has chosen to remain anonymous, he is known to be a regular at the club.
Speaking after the win, Sammi said:
“I had given our regular caller the night off, so I stepped in. We always dream of making our customers jackpot winners, so I was absolutely amazed when I called the fifteenth number and the full house claim came in. Initially people thought it must be a mistake, but as soon as it was verified and the total prize announced, everyone started clapping and customers started queuing up to congratulate the winner.
“I have worked for Mecca for 17 years. Telling someone that they’ve hit the jackpot is the most fabulous feeling. On this night the player’s reaction was pure disbelief, he looked so shocked. “
Alex Cook, the general manager of Mecca Southend, added:
“It’s incredible, this is the biggest win Mecca Southend has ever had. But luck must be in the air this new year as our winner is the sixth Mecca Bingo player to hit the National Game £50,000 jackpot in the space of just 17 days.”
While land-based bingo venues continue to create life-changing winners, many players are also turning to online bingo sites for exciting jackpots and convenient gameplay.
January was a good month for bingo players of the National Bingo Game, with nine players taking home the top prize. The jackpot is won if a player manages to call “house” in 16 numbers or less. It seems to have been a particularly lucky month for players at Mecca Bingo. Six of the nine wins took place in Mecca clubs in Wakefield, Chesterfield, Leeds Mayfair, Luton, Croydon, and Southend. The other wins were at the Club 3000 venue in Cardiff, the Club 2000 in Bedford, and the Buzz Bingo club in Cricklewood.
The game takes place twice daily, so there are plenty of chances to win. However, it is rare to have so many winners in a single month. For example, in January 2024, there were just four winners, there were a further four in February 2024 and just a single winner in March 2024. Last year, June was the most successful month for players, with a staggering 12 people taking home the £50,000 prize.
The Mecca Bingo club in Southend runs a packed bingo schedule with some sizeable full house prizes up for grabs and very cheap tickets. For instance, on Friday evenings, you can play for a £1,000 prize and pay just £26 for 24 tickets. On Sundays, there are a further five £1,000 prizes up for grabs.
As a UKGC licensed and regulated operator, Mecca Bingo ensures a safe and fair gaming environment for all its players. This month, Mecca Bingo is offering 50% off the main game on Tuesday evenings, as well as 50% off selected meals from the menu. On Wednesday evenings, if you pay for the Main Game, then you will get a second free entry, so it is perfect if you are playing with a friend.
The club is also running a special Valentine’s Day promotion. If you visit on Friday, 14th February, with your Valentine, then the two of you can play for £30. You will be able to take part in all games between 7 pm and 9 pm with 16 tickets and full house prizes of up to £500.
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