Bingo halls have long been a staple of British leisure, but times are changing....
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Bingo halls have long been a staple of British leisure, but times are changing. Since the Betting and Gaming Act 1960 opened the way for commercial bingo, these social spaces thrived. However, the 2007 smoking ban hit footfall, pushing many players online