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A hugely popular bingo, which offered “incredible prizes” including TVs and holidays, is shut down by police on Spain’s Costa del Sol.

A hugely popular bingo, which offered “incredible prizes” including TVs and holidays, is shut down by police on Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Policia Nacional raided a Malaga cocktail bar which was running illegal bingo games offering what they described as “unbelievable” prizes.

The establishment on Avenida de Moliere, in the Carretera de Cadiz district, attracted more than 100 players during unlicensed gaming sessions.

Police said the organizers had acted with “total impunity”, with the bar located in a busy location and most participants playing on the outdoor terrace.

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CARDS ON THE TABLES

The Malaga bar is said to be particularly popular with young people in the region.

The company had ten display screens so everyone could get a good view of the numbers.

Police released photos of dozens of patrons participating in the games with bingo cards on their tables.

FULL TERRACE OF PLAYERS

The prizes awarded to the winners of the games were impressive and included televisions and vacations.

The Policia Nacional has not revealed whether there have been any arrests or what the potential sanctions are for the bar.