{"id":10404,"date":"2025-04-24T22:36:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/?p=10404"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:57:29","slug":"opening-of-5-million-club-3000-bingo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/opening-of-5-million-club-3000-bingo\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening of \u00a35 Million Club 3000 Bingo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"418\">On Saturday, 1 July 2023, Club 3000 Bingo officially opened its latest venue at Festival Leisure Park in Blackpool, marking a significant milestone as the company\u2019s 24th club across the UK. This new venue represents a \u00a35 million investment, transforming the former Swift Hound Pub site into a modern, state-of-the-art bingo hall designed to offer an exceptional experience for both regular players and newcomers alike.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"906\">The grand opening was a spectacular affair, drawing over 800 guests who enjoyed an evening filled with entertainment and celebration. Highlights included a captivating magic show by Craig Harper, as well as special appearances from Joe Duttine and Sally Carman-Duttine, well-known actors from the popular British soap <em data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"757\">Coronation Street<\/em>. Guests were welcomed with complimentary drinks and enjoyed an exciting night of bingo, laughter, and socialising in a stylish, comfortable setting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1336\">The new Blackpool Club 3000 venue boasts multiple bingo sessions daily, catering to a wide range of players, from casual visitors to serious enthusiasts. Players have the chance to win impressive jackpots, with the National Bingo Game offering prizes of up to \u00a350,000. The club features a thoughtfully designed layout, combining cutting-edge technology with a warm, inviting atmosphere to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. Under the management of Sean Connolly, a Fleetwood native with more than three decades of experience in the bingo industry, the club promises excellent customer service and a strong sense of community. Connolly\u2019s extensive background and passion for bingo help ensure that the Blackpool venue will thrive and become a hub for both entertainment and social connection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"2424\">The arrival of Club 3000 Bingo at Festival Leisure Park is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy by attracting visitors and creating new employment opportunities. The venue adds another dimension to the park\u2019s growing reputation as a premier leisure destination. Alongside Club 3000, Festival Leisure Park is set to welcome further developments, including a new drive-thru coffee shop and plans to repurpose the former Odeon Cinema building. The cinema space is slated to be transformed into a multi-adventure venue, potentially featuring attractions such as a trampoline park, indoor golf course, or bowling alley, further enhancing the entertainment options available to locals and tourists alike. 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