Bingo in Benidorm

Bingo in Benidorm : Where can I play bingo in Benidorm?  This is one of the most frequently asked questions on the Benidorm Seriously Facebook Group. The short answer is that legal bingo halls are located in Benidorm’s Old Town. According to officials, bingo in Spain is subject to strict legislation and may only be played in venues that hold the correct licences.

Bingo in Benidorm bars – what you need to know

Many bars in Benidorm advertise games using phrases such as “Eyes Down”, “Housey Housey”, or “Foxy”, rather than calling it bingo. This may be an attempt to avoid problems with the authorities. However, Benidorm Seriously does not know what licences individual bars may hold.

If you are concerned, it is best to ask the bar directly. We expect that you will receive a truthful answer, as most of these bars are run by reputable owners who are simply trying to offer a popular activity. In the UK, bingo is generally considered harmless fun, but in Spain it is classed as gambling. It has been part of the British holiday tradition for many years, but unfortunately licences for bingo are not being granted to bars, hotels, or similar venues. There appears to be a preference for keeping bingo restricted to official bingo halls.

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Bingo raids in Benidorm

Bingo raids made national news in March 2018, when police raided a bar and informed more than 100 people, most of them UK tourists, that the game being played was illegal. Officers seized all of the prize money. On the same night, three other bars in Benidorm were also raided. This remains an ongoing issue for many local bars.

Playing bingo in Benidorm Spanish bingo halls

If you choose to visit a Spanish bingo hall, you must be over 18 years old and will need to show photographic ID, so remember to take your passport.

Numbers are called in Spanish, but if you are not familiar with the language, simply watch the screens. When you complete a line, shout “línea” (or “line”) and raise your hand. A member of staff will come over and place a marker on your table, and the game will continue until full house is called.

To call full house, shout “¡Ya los tengo todos!” — this means Bingo. Prize money is usually paid in cash at the end of the game, and the amount depends on how many people are playing. The more players, the bigger the prize.

Bingo Plaza

Probably the most popular bingo hall in Benidorm is Bingo Plaza, located next to McDonald’s in the Old Town on Plaza Hispanidad, locally known as The Triangle.

• Seating capacity: 600 people

• Tables: 100 tables, each with 6 chairs

• Each table has a built-in LED monitor to follow the numbers

• Marker pens are provided

• Drinks and food can be ordered at the table and are very cheap

Opening hours

Winter

• Sunday to Thursday: 13:00 – 01:00

• Friday, Saturday, and eves of public holidays: 13:00 – 02:00

Summer

• Every day: 14:00 – 03:00

Bingo Plaza also has its own car park with direct access to the gaming room.
Next door to the bingo hall, you’ll find a gambling arcade.

Other bingo halls in the Old Town

• Bingos Benidorm S.A
  Plaza del Doctor Fleming, s/n
  Open 12:00 – 02:00

• Bingo Puerto
  Av. de los Almendros, 3, 03501
  Open 24 hours

• Bingo L’Aiguera
  Plaza de Fleming
  Open Monday to Sunday, 12:00 – 02:00

Things to Do in Benidorm

Bingo is just one of the many popular activities enjoyed by visitors to Benidorm, particularly those from the UK who are looking for familiar holiday entertainment in the Spanish sunshine.

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