A bingo player from Stockton had more reason than most to celebrate when the clocks chimed midnight on New Year’s Eve, as just a few hours earlier she’d claimed a life changing £50,000 on the National Bingo Game at Mecca Bingo.

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was enjoying an evening out at Mecca Bingo on Chandlers Wharf, when she hit the jackpot and shouted ‘House!’ to the busy club.

She’s been described as a regular at Mecca Stockton, who loves a night out at the bingo, and says she plans to share her winnings with her sister.

Lynne Butterworth, general manager at Mecca Bingo Stockton commented on the win: “It’s always such a special moment when we have a National Bingo Game jackpot winner in the club. We all feel like we get to celebrate along with the winner and there is a real party atmosphere. £50,000 is an exceptional prize amount and we’re thrilled it was won in our club on New Year’s Eve! What a way to start 2023!”

Alastair Stewart, head of commercial operations at the National Bingo Game said: “We were so excited to hear about the lucky National Bingo Game £50,000 Jackpot winner at Mecca Stockton and hope that she enjoys spending her winnings. We love making big winners, and it’s great to see a regular player win such a life changing amount at bingo!”

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