Stark warning from industry experts comes amid rumours the chancellor will hike Machine Gaming Duty (MGD) to plug a financial black hole in the upcoming budget View Image Bingo Halls could be wiped out by gambling tax (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)

Snobbery could see the end of Britain’s bingo-halls as bosses warn more than a third could be wiped out if taxes are hiked. John O’Reilly, CEO of Rank, which owns Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos, said people’s “disdain” against the clubs will lead to their demise. ‌

He warned many of the “much-loved community centres” would close if Rachel Reeves targets a gambling tax raid in the November budget. ‌

His comments come amid rumours that Machine Gaming Duty (MGD) could be raised by the chancellor who is trying to plug a financi

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