Please gamble responsibly.
by Penny Walker
In the ongoing saga of Mecca Bingo under the auspices of their parent company Rank Group to sue for overpaid VAT in the amount of �25.9 million, payment is expected in the first quarter of 2010. However tax authorities are appealing the tribunal decision that this should be paid back to the company, and the appeal hearing is only scheduled for April 2010. Whether this means they will receive payment or not is difficult to understand. What is understood however is that between the periods 2002 to 2005 tax years taxes were overcharged on certain types of amusement machines, and if Mecca wins this case and it paid back the money it sets a precedent for other bingo and amusement machine operators to do the same.
In the meantime business at Mecca Bingo continues as usual and if you fancy a flutter online, they have a fantastic site where you can play some favorite Vegas style games. The community at this site enjoys taking trips down the Nile to discover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in Cleopatra, and the Clover Rollover has made more than one online millionaire with it Lucky Irish shamrock symbols. Another Irish themed game which is also very popular with member of the site is Rainbow Riches and if you are keen to seek the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, this could be the perfect game for you.
Saturday the 19th December sees Mecca Bingo kicking off with some festive fun as the real countdown to Christmas begins and from the 19th till the 26th a private room opens with �5 000 in cash jackpots up for grabs for qualifiers. Qualifiers receive free tickets and to do this all you have to do is spend �20 in real funds this week till tomorrow, make sure you qualify for your free bingo tickets!