EUBINGO is the ''Federation of European Bingo Associations''. It is a

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-based umbrella group for associations representing the bingo industry. It has active members in four European countries.EuBingo - Home
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History

The Federation of European Bingo Associations EUBINGO was established in early 2006. The official EUBINGO launch took place on 31 January 2006 at the

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, hosted by MEP Bill Newton Dunn. The original membership consisted of the

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and

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participants, but by the end of the year EUBINGO had grown to four members.

Activities

Much of EUBINGO's work consists of monitoring EU developments and keeping member associations informed on upcoming

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which may affect them. The organisation also collates and distributes information on the bingo industry. On occasion, EUBINGO will make

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to lawmakers.

Member Organisations

The following are member organisations of EUBINGO: * The Bingo Association -

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* Star Bingo Group -

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* Federbingo -

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* CEJ -

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References

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External links

Official EUBINGO website
Pan-European trade and professional organizations Bingo 2006 establishments in Europe Organizations established in 2006 International organisations based in Belgium