The Bingo Association’s AGM, held on 1 May, provided attendees with “a day of insight and optimism,” featuring an ‘encouraging’ speech from gambling minister Baroness Twycross and praise from the Gambling Commission, as well as “a timely reminder of the vital role the Association plays in giving bingo a united voice in uncertain times.” Here, the Bingo Association outlines to Coinslot readers how the day went at its 2025 AGM.
Members of the Bingo Association gathered at the Hallam Conference Centre in London on 1 May for the organisation’s 2025 AGM, featuring key speeches and insights from leading figures in the gambling and entertainment industry.
As well as gambling minister Baroness Twycross and Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller, the event included a wealth of discussion from experts on global economics, UK politics, customer behaviour, and social media.
“The 2025 Bingo Association AGM brought together operators, industry partners and regulators for a day that combined essential business with valuable insight and forward-looking discussion,” said a spokesperson.
“The morning was reserved for formalities, as members gathered for the respective AGMs of Meeron, the NBGA and the Bingo Association itself. As always, the closed session concluded with chief executive Miles Baron offering a broader industry overview and a look to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”
Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross “set a positive tone for the afternoon” by joining members for lunch to engage in “open and honest conversation with delegates, before addressing the room.”
“In her speech, the Baroness acknowledged the unique role that bingo plays in communities across the UK and assured the audience that government measures would be mindful of the sector’s distinct character. Her commitment to continued dialogue was warmly welcomed, and her extended stay into the next few speakers was greatly appreciated by all.”
Following Twycross, UKGC’s Tim Miller praised the Bingo Association’s constructive engagement with the Commission and reaffirmed the regulator’s desire to collaborate on shared goals, particularly around compliance and consumer protection.
Chris Sanger from EY then provided “a deep dive into global economics,” before Oliver Wright of Savanta Research shared insights from a recent study commissioned by the BA.
“His findings confirmed that prize money, friends and community continue to be a major factor for players when choosing to play the game in bingo clubs.”
After an afternoon break, delegates were treated to an “entertaining and eye-opening” talk from Alastair Barfield of Protect and Deflect on social media and Gen Z behaviours, followed by an appraisal of the current political landscape by Chris Hope from GB News, and the Daily Mirror’s Kevin Maguire.
“As ever, the Bingo Association’s AGM proved to be a valuable and engaging day, and a timely reminder of the vital role the Association plays in giving bingo a united voice in uncertain times.”
