Bingo on Mt. Everest?

It is no secret that bingo is wildly popular in the UK. At present the UK bingo market, both land based and internet bingo, is considered the world’s largest and over 250 internet bingo websites serve the UK market. This highly competitive market drives bingo providers to create new and original promotions. Recent news reports have revealed that several Gala bingo employees will be playing a bingo game at the top of the world on Mt. Everest!

These bingo fanatics are now preparing to play bingo at an altitude of 17,500 feet above sea level. In November 14 bingo lovers will be preparing to break the world’s record for the highest game of bingo. These bingo fanatics will face several challenges as they scale Mt. Everest in their quest for the highest bingo game ever. They will face the same obstacles as other climbers such as dehydration and altitude sickness.

The 24 Gala Bingo employees are undergoing rigorous training to ensure they are in shape for the extreme challenges of Mt. Everest. This unique bingo game is a fundraiser for the Sue Ryder charity which was in the news earlier this year as US president Obama’s stepmother sponsored several bingo games for the Sue Ryder Care. So far about Ã

By Anthony Wayne
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