Letter: Bingo could become a forum for real gamblers
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.BINGO is a controlled, low-stake form of gaming conducted in a social environment but that could change dramatically over the next ten years ("Bingo, the new rock'n'roll", 26 April). Clubs are trying hard to increase the numbers of male players and decrease their average age and to do this they have to change; to move toward a more interactive and technologically- driven form of the game which will change its soft nature. Allowing bingo to advertise on television and radio could also increase the number of problem gamblers. Further deregulation must take this into account.
Mark Griffiths
Nottingham Trent University
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments