Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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IN THE MONEY WITH MECCA

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 06:03 AM PST

 

Mecca has announced it paid out almost £324 million in prize money to customers playing online, on mobile and in clubs throughout 2012, which equates to over £27 million of prize money per month.
Customers in London and the South East had the most reason to celebrate after taking home the biggest share of money – over £66 million.

But how does the rest of the country fare? In second place was the North West where customers won an equally impressive £53.9 million. Next up was Scotland with £53.3 million, followed by Yorkshire at £39.7 million, the North East with £39.5 million, the Midlands with £36.9 million and Wales and the South West with £22.3 million. Bringing up the rear with a still respectable £12.1 million was the East of England.

Analysis from Mecca reveals that 337 customers won £20,000 or more at least once on the website last year.  38% of those won £20k more than once with one lucky customer bagging that prize 100 times!

Nearly a quarter (23%), won £50,000 or more and a very lucky 14% won £100,000 on one or more occasion.

When it comes to star signs, Taurus proved to be the luckiest with 10% of winners whereas bottom of the prize list was Aquarius with only 5% of winners.

But it doesn't end there. 2013 is already shaping up to be a lucky year with six online winners sharing more than £600,000 in just six weeks.

James Condon, Brand Marketing Director for Mecca says: "To pay out almost £324 million worth of prize money to our customers in just one year is fantastic. I think people new to the game find it surprising not just how much fun they can have playing with Mecca, but also how much money they can actually win, whether online, on mobile phones with our real time prize money apps or in clubs."

Everyone's A Winner
Mecca has launched an online campaign making everyone a winner when they spend £1 on bingo. There are various gifts on offer – from designer handbags to iPad minis to a free bingo bonus or a contribution to Marie Curie Cancer Care.  All customers who take part will receive a free gift and will be entered into a special prize draw to win a car. The promotion runs until 28th February (inclusive).

About Mecca Owned by The Rank Group Plc, Mecca is a leading operator of bingo clubs, opening its first club in London in 1961. Mecca now owns 97 clubs throughout the UK as well as providing a popular online bingo offer at Meccabingo.com and on mobile through iPhone and Android apps.
For further information on the clubs and online visit www.meccabingo.com

 

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ZITRO CONFIRMS ITS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AT ICE LONDON

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 06:00 AM PST

 

Madrid, 12 February 2013. Zitro, a world leader in video bingo games, has once again been part of one of the most important trade fairs within the gaming sector: ICE Totally Gaming London. The Video Bingo games, belonging to the company of which Johnny Ortiz is president, attracted the attention of the Trade Fair’s audience, and they were widely accepted by the international market. This year has arrived filled with novelties for Zitro, as this has been the first time the company has had its own stand at the London trade fair. The larger exhibition space has allowed visitors and Zitro's sales team to get firsthand knowledge of the most striking novelties.

For the three days the exhibition has lasted, the company has put on show a unique and differentiated product which has gathered the attention of a number of visitors who have all highly praised it. As stated by Zitro’s president, Johnny Ortiz, "We are making firm advances on the path towards internationalisation and at this new edition of ICE London we have exceeded expectations regarding the accolade of our product, which confirms we are on the right track."

For his part, the executive vicepresident international of Zitro, James Boje, states that "Our staging at ICE has positioned us within the top companies regarding global acknowledgement and reinforces our steps in accordance with the company's international expansion strategy."

However, at ICE, Zitro's stars have undoubtedly been its latest generation platforms: Bluewave and Blackwave, as well as the characters within its games have played an essential role in Zitro's staging in London. Reina del Bingo, Chavo del 8, La Catrina, Wild Rocks, Jerry en el País del Bingo, Disco Ball, BeeAlive, Elephantastic, Yaguar Bingo, Spin Bingo, HeyTiki, Rabbitmania, Power Black Bonus, Jerrystein, Tony the Lobster, Free Bingo, Stiffany´s, Bingo Story, White Glove, and El Último Bingo en París are many of the games which have made Zitro's presence at ICE London an event which has not gone unnoticed.

International Appointment This event has also coincided with the appointment of Iain London as International Sales Director. This addition is a part of the company's strategic plan for international expansion and Iain London's experience in the global gaming sector is intended to be a great contribution for Zitro’s international team.

 

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