The owner of Mecca Bingo has said more people have visited its bingo clubs and spent more money as it shakes off its post-pandemic woes and enjoys a boost in online players.
Rank Group, which also owns casino chain Grosvenor, reported a 6% jump in net gaming revenue to £182.3 million [$226.7 million] in the first three months of the year, compared with the same period a year ago.
Sales at Mecca venues leapt 12% on a like-for-like basis, which excludes the effects of club closures and openings that could skew the comparison.
It said this surge was driven by a 5% rise in customer visits and a 7% increase in spend per visit, meaning both the volume and value of sales went up.
