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The Bingo Association Appoints Nicole Garrett as CEO
The Bingo Association (BA), the National Bingo Game Association (NBGA) and Meeron announced the appointment of Nicole Garrett as their new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition follows the confirmation that current CEO Miles Baron will step down at the end of June 2026.
Strategic Succession and Timeline
Nicole is set to join the organisations in Spring 2026. The appointment was made jointly by the respective association chairmen as part of a structured succession plan to ensure a seamless transition of leadership for the UK bingo sector.
Extensive Industry Expertise
Nicole Garrett joins the associations from Allwyn Group, the operator of the UK National Lottery. During her tenure as Group Head of Responsible Gaming, she spearheaded international initiatives centered on player protection and safer gambling.
Her professional background includes several high-profile leadership roles within the gaming and betting industry:
• Allwyn Group: Group Head of Responsible Gaming
• Bet365: Head of Corporate Affairs
• Betting and Gaming Council (BGC): Head of Policy.
Leading the Future of the Bingo Industry
With a proven track record in navigating complex regulatory reforms and stakeholder engagement, Nicole brings a wealth of strategic experience to her new role. Her expertise in social responsibility and policy development will be vital as she leads the Association through the evolving landscape of the gambling sector.
The chairmen of BA, NBGA and Meeron commented: “We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Nicole Garrett as our new CEO. Nicole brings an exceptional breadth of experience from across the wider gaming sector, with a strong track record in policy development, regulatory engagement, and responsible gaming. We are confident she will provide outstanding leadership as the bingo industry navigates an evolving regulatory and commercial landscape.”
Commenting on her appointment, Nicole Garrett said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Bingo Association (BA), the National Bingo Game Association (NBGA) and Meeron at such an important time for the bingo industry. Bingo plays a unique and valued role within local communities, and I am very much looking forward to working closely with members and stakeholders to support the sector and help shape its future.”
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Plaza Hotel & Casino plans July 3-4 events for America’s 250th anniversary
Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold two days of events in downtown Las Vegas to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, with festivities scheduled for Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
The property said the weekend will include two fireworks displays. The July 3 Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks show is set for 9:10 p.m., with viewing available from the rooftop pool party or Main Street’s Carousel Bar area, according to the company. A separate July 4 grand finale fireworks show is scheduled for 9 p.m.
On July 4, Plaza also plans an all-day rooftop pool party with a DJ, drink specials and food options, with free admission for hotel guests and paid entry for non-hotel guests starting at 7 p.m. Additional activations include The Great American Wing Contest at 5 p.m. at Carousel Bar, with the first-place eater set to win $1,000, and a Happy Dad Beer Pong Tournament at 7 p.m. on the rooftop pool deck with prizes valued up to $400.
On the gaming side, Plaza—home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room—said it will run a $250,000 Super Bingo event tied to the 250th anniversary, with registration priced at $250 per person and game play on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The casino floor will also host the first night of the Plaza’s $5,000 Spark & Spin Slot Tournament on July 3, with the tournament scheduled every Friday in July from 8 to 9 p.m.
Plaza said it is also offering its All-Inclusive Package over the summer, including the holiday weekend, which the company said waives resort fees and includes various on-property amenities and dining and beverage inclusions.
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Playtech Announces Expansion of Solaya Group Partnership
Playtech has announced the expansion of its partnership with Solaya Group, becoming the exclusive Bingo provider for the operator’s UK-facing Zebra Bingo, Bingostars and Peachy Games brands.
The partnership, first established in 2024 through the delivery of Casino content, continues to grow. After the successful launch of Zebra Bingo onto Playtech’s iBingo platform last year, the recent migrations of Bingostars and Peachy Games further strengthen the collaboration.
This expansion reinforces Playtech’s leadership in the UK Bingo market, while providing Solaya Group with seamless access to Playtech’s network, including access to the largest B2B bingo liquidity pool and a wide range of popular networked rooms familiar to UK players. Both teams are working closely to tailor the product offering to Solaya Group’s extensive UK player base.
Campaign activities are already underway, leveraging the strength of Playtech’s network and content, with guidance from Playtech’s dedicated network management team to support Solaya Group’s continued growth.
Marat Koss, Chief Interactive Gaming Officer at Playtech, said: “Solaya Group is a fantastic addition to the Playtech Bingo network. Our partnership began in 2024, and we’re proud to be expanding it into the Bingo vertical. Playtech remains committed to delivering a first‑class bingo experience, and Solaya Group’s players will now benefit from a wide range of engaging content, games, and prizes.”
Ed Pellant, Head of Commercial Partnerships and Delivery at Solaya Group,said: “Successfully migrating all three of our new bingo brands on to Playtech’s next-generation iBingo represents a significant milestone for Solaya Group. An elite array of bingo games has been a staple of our offering for years and we are excited to build on that with a partner as established as Playtech.”
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Plaza Hotel & Casino sets $250,000 Super Bingo event for July 3-5
Downtown Las Vegas property says the July Super Bingo will be its largest prize purse to date, with sessions on July 4-5.
Plaza Hotel & Casino will stage a $250,000 “Super Bingo” event in Las Vegas July 3-5, positioning it as a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The operator said the prize pool is the largest in the series’ history.
“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”
According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees, including visitors traveling from Hawaii and Canada. For the July edition, bingo-only registration is set at $250 per person for gameplay on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The Plaza is also offering an optional five-night hotel package priced at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in July 2 and check-out July 6.
The Plaza outlined the payout structure as 20 games paying $1,999 each day, plus a daily “super coverall” of $60,000, second place of $15,000, and third place of $10,020. The casino said prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.
Outside of the special event, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located two floors above the main casino.
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