Carlton Clubs, a national bingo chain, has banned member Michael O'Rourke from playing bingo in all of its establishments across Scotland and northern England. The reason: his excessively loud voice scares other players and irks bingo hall staffers.

Having played bingo every day for 20 years, O'Rourke, 46, is no stranger to the game. His intense involvement in the competitive nature of bingo reaches its zenith with his thunderous cries of “house.” His excitement, however, spelled his end, as, in vociferous booms, he ended up swearing at fellow players in the bingo hall.

O'Rourke is appealing to reverse the ban, claiming that players must call out loudly so as not to accidentally miss out on a win by not being heard. However, Carlton Clubs managing director, Peter Perrins, stood firm in his company's decision, saying that the ban was just in light of O'Rourke's unacceptable behavior.