EUBINGO
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EUBINGO is the Federation of European Bingo Associations. It is a Brussels
Brussels
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-based umbrella group for associations representing the bingo industry. It has active members in four European countries.

History

The Federation of European Bingo Associations EUBINGO was established in early 2006. The official EUBINGO launch took place on 31 January 2006 at the European Parliament
European Parliament
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 in Brussels
Brussels
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, hosted by MEP
Member of the European Parliament
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 Bill Newton Dunn
Bill Newton Dunn
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. The original membership consisted of the British
United Kingdom
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 and Spanish
Spain
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 participants, but by the end of the year EUBINGO had grown to four members.

Activities

Much of EUBINGO's work consists of monitoring EU developments and keeping member associations informed on upcoming legislation
Legislation
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 which may affect them. The organisation also collates and distributes information on the bingo industry. On occasion, EUBINGO will make representations
Lobbying
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 to lawmakers.

Member Organisations

The following are member organisations of EUBINGO:
  • The Bingo Association
    The Bingo Association
    The Bingo Association is the trade association of the licensed bingo industry in Great Britain, representing proprietors of bingo clubs licensed under The Gambling Act 2005.-Members:...

     - United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...

  • Star Bingo Group - Ireland
    Ireland
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  • Federbingo
    Federbingo
    Federbingo is the trade association representing the licensed bingo industry in Italy. It is a member of the European EUBINGO group....

     - Italy
    Italy
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  • CEJ
    CEJ
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     - Spain
    Spain
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