 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14 May
2008 Charities Form
Alliance To Preserve Charity Bingo Over in the US,
The California Charity Alliance (CCA) have
announced its formation to advocate for the use of
traditional and technologically advanced forms of
Bingo
as a responsible, legal and consistent funding
source for non-profit charities. Founding
organisations for this new alliance include
Disabled Sports USA Far West, Capitol Freelancers,
Blue Devils of Concord, the Santa Clara vanguard
and the Sacramento Chapters of United Cerebral
Palsy and the Society for the Blind. Many local
organizations, such as churches, fraternal
organizations, schools and community groups, depend
on charitable bingo as a primary source of
fundraising. "Charities run
bingo games to financially support disabled
children, the blind, the homeless, those without
food, substance-abuse prevention programs and many
other worthwhile and essential community programs,"
said Douglas Pringle, president of the CCA.
"Approximately 50 percent of the profits from
electronic bingo games go to the charitable causes
we support." Decline In
Players There has been a
steady decline in the number of players at bingo
halls over the past six years and with a
significant drop in proceeds to charities due to
increased gaming opportunities in the state and the
advancing age of players. In order to
continue as a viable source of charitable dollars,
bingo games to support nonprofit missions must
offer a competitive entertainment value to adult
participants of all ages. Bingo aided by technology
enables charitable groups to attract new, younger
players. Electronic bingo
aids include special features and graphics which
add to the entertainment value players
receive. "California's
charitable organizations need clarity in the law
regarding their ability to use modern technology
when conducting bingo games," said Pringle. "We
want to work with the Attorney General's office,
the legislature and the administration to clarify
the law to ensure we may continue to offer legal
electronic bingo games." And it's not just
in the US that there have been a decline in the
number of players at bingo halls. The smoking ban
here in the UK has caused a considerable reduction
in regular bingo players and even led to the
closure of some long-established bingo
halls. Online
Bingo Many bingo
players now prefer to Play
Online.
Dream Bingo are offering a completely free money
bonus to all visitors who create a new
account. Dream Bingo are
giving new players a £5 completely free bonus.
There's no deposit required - simply join via here
and the £5 freebie is yours to play with and
keep what you win. Where
Now? |
|
|
|
Contact Us - Casinos - Privacy Policy Copyright © 2008 CasinoBeacon.co.uk |