Players – Facts and Figures

• Over 3 million people regularly play bingo in licensed clubs
• 70% of all bingo players are women
• The average age of players is 35-45 years
• 94% of players play once a week or more
• Two thirds of players belong to more than one club
• More than two-in-three people go to bingo for social, rather than financial reasons.
• £1,307 million was paid out in prizes to players in licensed clubs in 2005.
• The average cost per player of a visit to a bingo club is £13.91 (after allowing for the return of winnings)