Gala Bingo

You know that little list of business ideas you have in the back of your mind that one day, when you put them into practice, is going to make you into a millionaire?
The strokes of geniuses you have considered taking to Dragon’s Den if there was a guarantee that creepy Duncan Bannatyne wouldn’t snatch a share and profit from your labour of love?
No? Well that might just be me then.
I’ll let you in on one of my ideas if you promise not to steal it. It is to take the standard bingo, home of two fat ladies and lots of old ladies, and remarket it for young people. I’m serious. Most young, trendy folk like me (hrm) wouldn’t consider the bingo as a night out in a million years. But after paying a trip to this Gala branch with a few of my friends, I discovered it is actually loads of fun.
These old people are not daft. There is a lot of money to be made. And it’s not as easy as it looks either. Despite the average age of the punters, the numbers are called out really quickly so even a quick, nimble mind like mine had to concentrate hard in order to keep up (double hrm).
I would ditch the patterned carpet, plastic tables and nasty canteen with a menu that simply comprises of burger and chips and swap it for stylish décor, cocktails and top chefs who would dish up tasty snacks including chicken «bingo» wings (if the entrepreneur thing doesn’t work out I am going to pursue a career in stand up comedy.) I actually cannot believe someone hasn’t already thought of this.
«Stylish bingo» copyright Maureen L McKendry. Don’t even think about it.