Despite a fall in customer visits, Mecca Bingo, the Rank Group’s bingo arm, saw a three per cent growth in like-for-like revenue in the 15 weeks to October 11.
An increase in spend per visit was offset by a drop in customer visits, although the company noted that the rate of decline in admissions has slowed.
Digital revenues generated by Mecca were up 10 per cent for the period, with mobile accounting for over 50 per cent of revenue in recent months.
Overall, Rank’s like-for-like revenues increased eight per cent, with the Grosvenor Casinos business experiencing a 12 per cent improvement.
“The group has had a good start to the financial year,” said chief executive Henry Birch. “We are seeing continued strong performance from our Grosvenor Casinos brand, particularly in its digital channel and London casinos, as well as an improving admissions trend in our Mecca venues combined with good growth in Mecca’s digital business.”
Rank said it is “encouraged” that all of its businesses continue to make progress in line with its management’s expectations.
