Bingo halls have long been a social hub, evolving since the Betting and Gaming...

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Bingo halls have long been a social hub, evolving since the Betting and Gaming Act 1960 first brought them into the spotlight. The 2007 smoking ban changed the atmosphere, making them fresher but less smoky