HARLOW: Grandmother celebrates jackpot bingo win

A BINGO-playing grandmother was celebrating after winning over £63,000 at the Mecca club in Harlow. The 73-year-old won the National Bingo Game prize of £60,340, plus the zone prize of £3,020 and the £140 house prize having completed a full house in 36 numbers.

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Tue, May 20th, 2008

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  • If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, be sure to take advantage of the free sights and attractions. They include - Fremont Street Experience, the Fountains of Bellagio, the Sirens of TI, Volcano at the Mirage, tiger display at the entrance of the Mirage, tour of Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, Bellagio Botanical Gardens, Masquerade Show in the Sky at the Rio, Hand of Faith at the Golden Nugget, landmark replicas at the Paris and the Venetian properties and more.
  • Video Poker machines were introduced in the 1970s, when an oil embargo had a negative impact on Vegas revenues. The machines were popular enough to spark a recovery in casino business.