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This Week on Our Forum (Costa Bingo, Wink Bingo & Jackpot Wins)

2011-07-08T11:23:00.000+01:00

Over the past seven days, our forums have been alive with chatter, mostly on everyone’s favourite topic, bingo! This week, several top bingo sites were mentioned, creating some excitement as to their summertime offerings. People must have been feeling lucky as well, as winning big was also one of the hot topics.

Costa Bingo’s VIP Membership

The geniuses at Costa Bingo have decided to encourage a little extra spending with their VIP Membership Scheme, in which they more you play, the more freebies you are given! With bigger bonuses, greater jackpots and additional free bingo rooms on offer, you owe it to yourself to go over there and have a look!

Wink’s Sizzling Summer

On the 16th of July, Wink Bingo is holding their Sizzling Summer game, where a whopping £2,000 is up for grabs. This 90-ball bingo game will be played at 9pm and tickets cost 20p each. Players will have a chance to win on a full house, 2 lines, 1 line and even 1TG, making this one of the most rewarding promotions to be held this month.

Hitting the Jackpot

And speaking of great bingo promotions and offers, how many of you here have hit one of those nice jackpots that we read about so often? What is the largest amount of money that you have ever walked away from your computer with? With all of our readers, we are sure that at least one of you knows what it feels like to win big.

Of course, if you have anything to add about any of the above topics, we would love to hear from you! Are you a VIP member on Costa? Are you excited about Wink’s Sizzling Summer? Have you ever grabbed a nice sum of cash online? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please leave a comment for us below.

Paddy Power’s Superroom!

2011-07-06T10:52:00.000+01:00

For those who enjoy playing bingo until the wee hours, Paddy Power has now opened up the Superroom, where eager players can enjoy the game for free! From 7 to 11pm every single night, the site is giving their members the chance to join in on some free no deposit bingo and hopefully win big.

Each night, players will be given 36 tickets for free on entry to the Superroom. Those wishing to spice things up a bit can upgrade their tickets for 1p each and then gain the chance to win even bigger prizes and some super jackpots.

Paddy Power Bingo has left the choice completely up to their members, who can decide whether to play for free or pay a small amount of cash and be eligible for some larger prizes. Remember though that you will have to upgrade your tickets to have a chance at scoring the jackpot each night!

This is one of the only sites to offer free online bingo every single night, so hop over to Paddy Power and see if you can indeed get something for nothing. There are no hidden tricks or costs, as this is bingo for the purists. Simply enter the Superroom and start playing today at 7pm.

Of course, if you have yet to sign up with Paddy Power, you can also take advantage of their New Player Bonus. Anyone who deposits £5 within 48 hours of creating their account will be given an extra £20 for free! Of course, terms and conditions apply and you should check the website for more information.

So, good luck and have fun in Paddy Power’s Superroom. Whether you play for free or upgrade your tickets, we hope that you are given the opportunity to win big. And if you do, please let us know by leaving a comment below!

Big Summer Bingo Jackpots

2011-07-04T06:39:00.001+01:00

With the warmer weather now on our doorsteps, the big bingo sites are trying their hardest to keep everyone indoors and playing! Two of the big hitters, Foxy and Cheeky, have set up some very enticing jackpot bingo promotions which will see several lucky people walking away much richer than before.

Cheeky's Summer Sizzlers

Between the 2nd of July and the 27th of August, Cheeky Bingo is hosting three big jackpot games where there is a guaranteed £10,000 up for grabs. Tickets cost £1 each and the site is also giving away thousands of free tickets to their Facebook fans. The first game has already been played, but you still have time to buy tickets for the next two:

30th July, 9pm - 90-ball £10,000 guaranteed cash jackpot game
27th August, 9pm – 75-ball 5-round £10,000 guaranteed cash jackpot game

Foxy’s Scorching Summer Jackpot

On the 15th of July, Foxy Bingo is getting ready to hand over a whopping £30,000! Tickets cost £1.50, and there are plenty of free tickets being given away beforehand so keep an eye out for any more updates. Here is how the money will be split up over the course of the event:

One line - £3,500
Two lines - £7,500
2TG on a full house - £1,000 shared between the winners
1TG on a full house - £3,000 shared between the winners
Full house - £15,000

For those just beginning to enjoy the world of bingo, 1TG and 2TG mean that you have one tile and two tiles left until you reach full house.

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

For the chance to win some real money this summer, purchase your tickets at both Foxy and Cheeky today. The jackpots are huge, the games are set up and it is up to you to enter and hopefully get lucky in the process!

This Week on Our Forum (Sliding Bingo, Wink's New Ad & The X Factor)

2011-07-01T05:38:00.000+01:00

Hello again and welcome to another wrap-up of what’s been happening this week on our forums! Our members have really been hard at work finding new and interesting things to talk about, and we have included all of the highlights below for your reading pleasure.

Posh Bingo’s Sliding Game

One of the hottest promotions online comes from Posh Bingo, who are giving players the chance to win up to £500 on the hour every hour from 7pm to midnight each day. Cards are only 10p each and the faster a player calls bingo, the more money they will then win! Those who cover their cards in 48 calls or less will snap up the maximum jackpot of £500.

Wink Bingo’s New Ad

Also in the top bingo news, Wink Bingo has gone all out trying to encourage new visitors to their site this week. Releasing a new advertisement featuring none other than a dancing dog, they have really captured the excitement that you feel when you do win big on the tables. Hopefully this will encourage more people to play and widen the bingo community.

New X Factor Judges

As the new season of the X Factor begins, members of our bingo forums are keen to see how the new judging line-up will work out. This year, judges include Irish music manager, Louis Walsh, R&B singer, Kelly Rowland, singer-songwriter, Tulisa Contostavlos from N-Dubz, and singer-songwriter, Simon Barlow from Take That. In the initial stages of the show, these stars have worked well together, bringing great chemistry and diversity to the small screen.

So, what do you think about any of the above topics? Are you rushing to play Posh’s sliding bingo game? Did you burst out laughing at Wink’s dancing dog? Do you have an opinion about the new X Factor team? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

Cancer Care Week at Mecca Bingo

2011-06-29T17:56:00.000+01:00

In the first week of July, from the 1st to the 7th, Mecca Bingo is hosting Marie Curie Cancer Care Week in order to support terminally ill patients with this horrible disease. Whenever £1 is spent within the Two Little Ducks room, the site will donate 40p to this very worthwhile charity. As an added incentive to start playing, Mecca has also included a £150 bingo bonus jackpot for one lucky player.

The charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, provides end-of-life assistance to terminally ill cancer patients either at their homes or in one of Marie Curie’s nine hospices. The team at Mecca Bingo has chosen to support this organisation as it makes a real difference in the lives of those who need a lot of love, care and support in some very difficult times.

If you would like to help out as well, simply hop onto Mecca’s online bingo site and play. The games will take place each day from the 1st to the 7th at 1.17pm, 3.17pm, 5.17pm, 7.17pm and 9.17pm. Tickets cost 25p and remember that there is that jackpot in store as well. You will have to purchase four tickets though, in order for some money to be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Cure.

If you have yet to sign up with Mecca Bingo, remember to take part of their £50 Free Play promotion in which they will match your first deposit when you transfer any amount from £5 to £50. This means that you can then gain some extra cash in which to help out this very noble charity. So, mark down the dates of the 1st to the 7th and remember to hop online to help the kind souls at Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Duo Steal £24,000 from Bingo Hall

2011-06-27T10:15:00.000+01:00

A photo of Liam Knights
from a social networking site

While most people think running a bingo site or club must be a dream job, there are inherent risks involved as well. One prime example of this is Gala Leisure which, in the latest bingo news, was robbed by employee, Liam Knights, on the 13th of March.

Knights, who is only 19 years old, was working as the company’s treasurer when he decided to steal £24,580 and go on a holiday for several weeks to Amsterdam with a friend, Leon Jones. There, they blew all of this bingo money on hotels, cannabis and who knows what else before deciding to turn themselves in.

They initially tried to hand themselves over to the Dutch police, but were told that it would be a waste of time. They were later arrested at the airport after arriving back in the UK and the case went to trial on the 18th May where the pair pleaded guilty. On the 21st of June, the judge finally handed down their sentences.

Knights now has to spend 15 months’ within a young offender institution, whereas Jones was sentenced to nine month’s detention, 18 months suspension and 100 hours of unpaid work. As the pair decided to turn themselves in, the judge was softer in the penalties. Otherwise, there would have been a real chance that the pair could have been locked up instead.

When looking at the amount, £24,000 seems like a lot of money. It is certainly more than most people in the UK earn every year. Knights and Jones managed to spend it all in a few weeks, however, without seeming to care how their actions had affected the folks at Gala Leisure. In fact, it was only when they ran out did they then turn themselves in. Their new bingo money had run dry and it was time to go home and face the consequences.

This Week on Our Forum (Eye Affiliates, Bingo Cams & Coronation Street)

2011-06-25T16:18:00.000+01:00

Well, it certainly seems as though our bingo forums have livened up this week. While we cannot go over all the topics that have been mentioned, here are a few of the highlights that our members have brought to our attention.

Eye Affiliates

First of all, keen bingo players can get their hands on a brand new Nintendo DS simply by referring a player to any Eye Affiliates-related site, including Golden Hat Bingo and Bingo MagiX. These portable gaming systems are highly popular and feature a range of exciting games that the whole family can enjoy. If you know of someone who would love to join in with the online bingo community, show them the way and grab hold of one of these amazing devices today.

Bingo Cams

Next, we are excited to let you know that there is a new bingo site on the block. Bingo Cams combines a myriad of fun games and generous promotions with a webcam twist. Not only can you chat with people in person as you play but there is also a live win-cam where you can see the reactions of players who are lucky enough to snatch up a significant amount of cash. If you have yet to visit Bingo Cams, you don’t know what you are missing out on.

Coronation Street

Finally, the biggest gossip to hit the forums is that there will be a new family entering Coronation Street. Of course, we can expect new and exciting storylines to come about as a result, as Karl, Stella and Eva settle in and meet the neighbours. This means that we can sit back and enjoy as Britain’s longest soap opera continues with all the emotion, intrigue, relationships and tragedy that we have all come to know and love.

Big Bonuses at Virgin Bingo!

2011-06-22T15:38:00.001+01:00

The gaming gurus at Virgin Bingo have gone and outdone themselves this month in terms of bonuses and promotions. It seems that they love nothing more than to reward their players, and it is time to step up and take advantage of these great opportunities!

First, if you pay a visit to any room on Virgin Bingo and buy £5 worth of tickets, you will automatically be entered into their exclusive V*Room at 6pm on the following day. In addition to this being an hour’s worth of free no deposit bingo action, there will also be numerous chat games operating concurrently in which you can win some great prizes.

As well as this, if you enjoy playing online bingo, but absolutely hate losing money, Virgin Bingo has you covered here too! Each day this week, you can participate in Virgin’s 10% loss back bingo promotion in which you can get a whopping 10% of your losses returned at the end of the day.

To take part, simply enter in the code before you start playing for the day. If it is Thursday, the code will be 10THURSDAY and if it is Friday, the code will be 10FRIDAY. That is all there is to reducing your losses and gaining some extra money with which to hopefully win big!

Virgin also has one of the best bingo sign up offers on their site. For each deposit up to £20, the site will match this by 100%, effectively doubling your cash! Then, for every £20 added on top of this initial deposit, Virgin will throw in an extra £10 up to a maximum of £80. That means that you can receive a grand total of £100 for absolutely nothing!

So, hop onto Virgin Bingo today and take part in any of these amazing promotions. The money is there, the chances to win are increased, so what are you waiting for? Pay a visit to Virgin and start playing today!

Underage Bingo Players

2011-06-20T18:13:00.000+01:00

While most of us can agree that playing online bingo is a pastime for those over 18, it can be a bit difficult to actually implement this in real life. The laws are there, of course, to protect those who are vulnerable, in this case young children who may be drawn into the world of gambling without fully understanding it.

In truth, most bingo sites operate under their own regulations and are not, as such, governed by the UK Gambling Commission. These sites generally have measures put in place so that they can only accept deposits from those who are 18 years and older. However, there have been many instances in the past when a minor has managed to play bingo online and even win money in the process.

One recent example was a 16 year old boy who managed to place some bets on Sky Bingo. After winning £180, he was so overjoyed that he posted the news up on Twitter. Needless to say, this caused a few concerns among those that he knew about how he was able to play online while being underage. There was also the question of whether he was entitled to keep the winnings, especially since he had ignored one of the most basic web rules when playing bingo.

This all brings up the question of how to regulate these sites so that only those over 18 can play. Up until now, credit cards have been used as a fairly reliable method as it is illegal for minors to have one. In the future, the government is looking at forbidding credit cards from being used on gambling sites, which will make it even more difficult to stop underage gamblers from gaining access. After all, anyone can create an online bank account and send money in that way instead.

So, what do you think about all of this? How should bingo sites prevent minors from having access? Please let us know by leaving a comment in the box below!

This Week on Our Forum (Bingo Jokes, Bingo History & Additional Boards)

2011-06-17T06:19:00.000+01:00

Welcome to yet another post going over the latest happenings on our bingo forums. This past week, the focus has been on what we all love to do most: play bingo! Here is a roundup of the most talked about topics so that you can keep up-to-date about what has been going on in our online world.

Bingo Jokes

While some of us can get pretty serious about our bingo, it is good to see that we can still have a laugh at the same time. Recently a thread was started on the forums listing all kinds of bingo-related jokes. For a side-splitting read, we recommend that you head on over there and take a look. You can also post a joke or two in the comments below if you have any anecdotes to share!

Bingo History

Another popular thread was one about the history of bingo. This seemed to gain quite a few readers as people pondered over where the game originally came from and how it had evolved into the pastime we all know and love today. We have actually written an article or two on this in the past, and interested readers can search through our archives to find out more information.

Additional Boards

Finally, there has been a call to expand on the bingo forums so that other topics can be included as well. While there is plenty of information to be found on the best promotions, new bingo sites and so on, our readers are calling for sections on subjects, such as sport, gardening and cooking. What do you think? Should our bingo board widen its scope so it focuses on other topics as well?

If you have anything to add about the above post, please let us know by leaving a comment below. You can also hop on over to our bingo forums and join in on the discussions there!

What's Your Lucky Number?

2011-06-15T13:41:00.001+01:00

What is your lucky number? Some people are sure that one number is luckier for them than others. Do you have a favourite Bingo number that brings you luck?

Leave a comment letting us know, and one lucky reader will win a £20 voucher to spend at Amazon.co.uk

Online Bingo Summit 2011

2011-06-15T06:34:00.000+01:00

From the 1st to the 2nd of June, the Victoria Park Plaza in London hosted the 6th Annual Online Bingo Summit. The highlight of the event was certainly the awards ceremony where the biggest players in the online bingo world received recognition for the success and innovation shown in the previous twelve months.

Bingocams snapped up two awards for the Best Online Bingo Innovation and the Best Newcomer. Recently emerging on the bingo scene, this interesting site actually combines webcams with online bingo, bringing together a visual medium that makes the game much more interactive. With face-to-face chats and Live Win Moments, the site has certainly added an extra level to this popular game.

Jackpotjoy Bingo received an award for the Best Marketing Campaign, referring of course to their extensive promotional tactics with Barbara Windsor as their figurehead. As the Queen of Bingo, she catered to precisely the right target audience, resulting in an increased number of bingo players within the site.

Virtue Fusion snapped up the prize for the Best Online Bingo Software. This is certainly not surprising as this company now provides a user-friendly, customisable gaming interface to some of the biggest players in the industry, including Paddy Power, Ladbrokes and Mecca Bingo. With clients like these, they were an obvious choice to win this coveted award.

Finally, Wink Bingo won the title of Best Bingo Operator due to its wide variety of games, great promotions and very friendly user interface. The site owners have developed an environment where lovers of the game can gather that excels in just about every area. The number of players at Wink is proof of how well their site has been laid out and planned.

We would like to give our own congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Online Bingo Summit and we look forward to seeing what the year ahead brings when it comes to innovation and development in the online bingo world.

Win Fun Passes at ChitChat Bingo

2011-06-14T09:39:00.000+01:00

Since the school summer holidays are near, ChitChat is now giving away a number of year-long passes to some of the UK’s best amusement parks. This bingo promotion is certainly aimed at taking the hard work out of planning where to take your children during the upcoming break and beyond.

These passes give you access to Merlin-operated theme parks all around the country, ensuring that you have plenty of choice of where to go. Popular destinations include Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Warwick Castle and LegoLand.

To enter, simply join in on ChitChat Bingo’s weekly raffles, which are based around selected themed slot and bingo games throughout June. To enter into the draw, deposit £20 into your site account or wager £1 on any of the specified games. This means that the more you play, the higher your chances of winning!

The passes themselves will last you all year and will allow you to bring up to five family members along. They can be used any time of year, allowing you to experience some of the very best family entertainment venues that Britain has to offer. For those who are not interested in amusement parks, ChitChat Bingo is also offering an alternative prize of £300 to be used on something more worthwhile.

To help you win these Merlin Premier Passes, here is ChitChat’s game schedule:

Week 1: The X Factor and Hole in the Wall (1st – 8th June)
Week 2 : Click & Clear, Candy Swap and Icicle Climb (9th – 15th June)
Week 3: Monopoly, Rainbow Riches and Bejewelled (16th – 22nd June)
Week 4: Alice in Wonderland and Vegas Nights (23rd – 29th June)

The last week also boasts a number of big jackpots, with £215,000 and £18,000 up for grabs on Alice in Wonderland and Vegas Nights respectively. This will certainly be a big incentive to play and we hope that some of you are lucky enough to snatch up any of these great prizes!

This Week on Our Forum (Strictly Come Dancing & Large Bingo Wins)

2011-06-10T05:41:00.000+01:00

The past seven days have again seen a number of topics appearing on our bingo forums. The following are those we feel deserve to be placed in the limelight, as they are all things we hopefully have to look forward to in the future!

Strictly Come Dancing

Firstly, the 2011 season of Strictly Come Dancing is on the horizon and chatter has already been heard about the show’s next batch of contestants. Stars such as Chris Tarrant, from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and Chemmy Alcott, Britain’s number one alpine skier, have both been suggested as possible entrants for this year’s season. What are your thoughts on this? Who would you love to appear on the show?

Helen’s Big Win

One of the hottest stories in the world of online bingo during the past seven days was that of Mrs. Helen P, who scooped up an amazing £56,140 in one of the 90-ball progressive jackpot games on Jackpotjoy Bingo earlier this week. This is the kind of win that most bingo players only dream of, so it is not surprising that it was mentioned on our forums as well.

Big Wins on the Forum

Perhaps because of the previous topic, our forum readers started to ask each other who had also gotten lucky when playing bingo. While no one had reached the dizzying emotions that only a £56,000 prize can give you, there were still some players who had snapped up some nice sums of money when playing online. What about you, dear readers? Has anyone won a substantial prize through an online bingo website? If so, what did you do with it?

If you would like to respond to any of the above topics, you can do so by leaving a comment for us below. Whether about dancing or winning big, we would love to hear from you!

Rutherglen MP Discusses Bingo Laws

2011-06-08T19:11:00.000+01:00

The local MP of Rutherglen, Tom Greatrex, recently paid a visit to the Mecca bingo hall to learn a bit more about the people playing and to discuss matters which directly affected bingo games within the area.

While numerous local issues were discussed, one major point raised was the issue of the taxes imposed on bingo within the UK. Mr. Greatrex has called for a reduction in this tax, which would directly affect community halls and other locations in the area where the game is played.

While he did not take part in a game, he did point out that bingo halls played an important role in the community as a whole. By bringing people together, they encouraged a friendlier local atmosphere and a sense of togetherness.

As a side note, Mr. Greatrex was impressed by those who could keep up with the bingo lingo used during games, and was especially in awe of those who were able to keep track of multiple books while the numbers were being called at rapid pace.

In addition to discussing taxation issues, the local players were also happy to offer the MP some bingo advice and tips on the game, hopefully inspiring a new player to join the ranks of the bingo-loving masses out there.

Finally, Mr. Greatrex mentioned that he had written a letter to the Tory Treasury Minister, Justine Greening, about the need for this bingo tax to be reduced. This will hopefully be the first step in the right direction when it comes to improving the game of bingo played around the country.

So, what do you think about this? Whether you only play online bingo or indulge in a real-life game at your local church or community centre, we would love to hear from you about this very relevant issue.

Win a Cruise at Sun Bingo

2011-06-06T15:30:00.000+01:00

For the chance to win a fantastic cruise around the Mediterranean, all that you have to do is hop over to Sun Bingo and join one of their session games. From the 30th of May to the 3rd of July, the site is giving away ten cruise holidays for two lucky people.

For those of you who do not know about session bingo, it is simply a different way of playing 75, 80, and 90-ball bingo. Sun Bingo has four one-hour sessions per day, and tickets can be pre-purchased straight through their site. By entering, players can then enjoy a mixture of bingo games and hopefully win big. Ticket prices are also very affordable, allowing people to enter as many times as they wish. Those interested will find the following four sessions available:

Morning (10am – 11am)
Afternoon (3pm – 4pm)
Evening (7pm – 8pm)
Twilight (11pm – 12am)

To be placed into the draw to win one of these amazing cruise packages, all that you have to do is enter into at least one of these sessions. For every session that you play, you will be given one entry into the prize draw. The site will then announce the winners in session bingo chat every Monday between 7pm and 8pm commencing on the 6th of June.

So far, this promotion has only just begun, so there are plenty of chances for you to enter and hopefully get your hands on those cruise tickets. You can win a maximum of four draw entries each day, so it is up to you to sign up and start playing online bingo today.

Finally, if you have yet to sign up with Sun Bingo, the site offers new players a 100% match bonus when you make a first deposit of £10, giving you even more money to play and then win with.

This Week on Our Forum (Romance, Cheryl Cole & 888ladies Bingo)

2011-06-03T03:41:00.000+01:00

It has been yet another quiet week for the forums as a whole, but those who are actively participating have come up with a number of interesting topics covering everything from personal advice to celebrities and, of course, online bingo! Here is a quick summary of the action that we have seen going on within our forums over the past seven days.

Love and Romance

It seems as though a few of our readers are crying out for a section on love and romance. What do you think? Should we combine bingo articles and the complex worlds of relationships, boyfriends and husbands? Some of our forum users certainly think so and are requesting that a special section be made where advice, tips and special techniques can be given for all those who want to snag the perfect man and keep him for life!

Cheryl Cole

And speaking of people who have been dumped, the latest news from the US version of the X Factor was that singer, Cheryl Cole, recently got asked to step down from her position of judge on the show. With no reason given, the star was obviously confused and upset, and it seems as though the producers of the show could have handled this situation a lot better. What do you think? Did she have the experience and the personality to be a judge or was it a smart decision to let her go?

888ladies Bingo

Finally, the popular website 888ladies Bingo has again been placed into the spotlight thanks to its recent promotion, “Win Up to £50k for £1”. While the name could do with a bit of work, there is no denying that this is indeed a fine promotion. Games run every Friday, so hop onto the site this evening and buy your tickets! Hopefully you’ll snag that big cash prize and gain a bit of extra spending money for the weekend.

Lucky Numbers

2011-06-01T05:44:00.000+01:00

Since the game of bingo is all about luck, it is not surprising that so many people seek new ways to try and improve their odds in order to win big. Many people believe strongly in the power of numbers and hold strong to the belief that some numbers are luckier than others. Whether you believe it or not, finding your lucky numbers can be fun and can even add some extra excitement when out playing all manner of bingo games, whether over the Internet or in person at your local community hall.

One term that comes up a lot on numerology sites is the Life Path Number. This is found by taking your birth date and then adding together the digits in the following way.

Let’s say that you are born on 14/07/1975. Add up all of the digits, like so:

1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 9 + 7 + 5 = 34

Then add the digits again.

3 + 4 = 7

To choose your lucky online bingo numbers, you can then work backwards from your Life Path Number. Basically, any number with digits adding to your Life Path Number will be lucky. In the above example, choosing the numbers 7, 16, 25, 34, 43, 52, 61, 70, 79, 88 and 97 is meant to provide you with good luck as their digits all add up to equal your Life Path Number.

Whether this actually works or not is anyone’s guess though. If you do try this out on the web and end up winning some very nice bingo bonuses, please let us know by leaving a comment in the box below. And if you don’t win, maybe that’s proof that numbers are just numbers and that we need to make our own luck in other ways instead.

Global Bingo Statistics

2011-05-30T10:07:00.000+01:00

While online bingo is certainly a lucrative industry for those running the big sites, it is interesting to have a look at the different statistics currently available in order to get a feel for the general bingo population around the world. Some of the numbers are actually fairly surprising and may change the way that you think about online bingo players.

Recently, information was collated from a number of the biggest online bingo sites, which revealed the following interesting statistics on those playing this very popular game:

About 85% of online bingo players are female.
There are about 100,000 online bingo players worldwide.
In the 30 to 50 age group, about 80% of players are women.
50% of online bingo players enjoy the game every day.
About 70% of players enjoy 75-ball bingo while the rest play 90-ball.
Only 40% of bingo players have been playing for more than five years
83% of players partake in other activities while they play.
Only 1% of land-based bingo players (those who play in halls and churches) have also moved to online bingo.
Most bingo players are from the US, followed by Japan and then the UK.

The survey also showed that the ages of online bingo players can be broken down into groups like so:

18 – 24 years: 13.75%
25 – 34 years: 15.96%
35 – 49 years: 25.26%
50 – 54 years: 5.82%
55 – 64 years: 6.66%
65 years and over: 2.96%

As you can see, the stereotype that bingo is an old person’s game is entirely incorrect as the majority of players are less than 55 years of age. Both old and new bingo sites are now catering to this trend by creating layouts and themes that are aimed at a more youthful audience.

This Week on Our Forum (David Essex, Celebrity Bingo Icons & Farm Run)

2011-05-27T06:27:00.000+01:00

While there hasn’t been much chatter on our boards this past week, our members have still come up with a few interesting topics that we feel are worth a mention. From celebrities to bingo, and even a combination of the both, there was still plenty of variety to be found within our bingo forums.

David Essex

Those who only know David Essex from hit songs, such as “Rock On,” “Lamplight” and “Gonna Make You a Star,” may be surprised to hear that he also has an extensive acting career spanning stage, television and film. In June, David will be seen on EastEnders, joining the Moon household as Eddie, the father of the ever-popular Michael. Where this new addition to the cast will take the show is anyone’s guess, but we are sure that it will be somewhere very interesting indeed.

Celebrity Bingo Icons

In a fun twist to the usual celebrity gossip that is found on our forums, one keen poster asked who would be the best superstar to emerge as the next big bingo icon. With Barbara Windsor still reigning over Jackpotjoy Bingo, we would not be surprised to see other sites jump on the celebrity bandwagon and employ their own household names to attract new players. Who would you choose if you could see one familiar face on your favourite site?

Farm Run

Finally, the latest promotion from Bingo MagiX is also a big subject on the forums. Titled Farm Run, the aim is to make a deposit and then advance forward towards certain goals. The more steps forward you take, the more farm animals you will collect, and the higher your chances of winning some extra cash. This promotion is running until the 31st of May, however, so you only really have a few more days of play before it is all over and done with.

Playing 75 Ball Bingo

2011-05-25T10:03:00.000+01:00

First seen in New Orleans in the 1920’s, Bingo 75, has since spread all around the world. The aim of the game is to match the numbers drawn (which go from 1 to 75) to those on your set of bingo cards. The prizes are usually progressive, increasing with every person who plays, meaning that there can be some pretty large cash jackpots found on some of the best bingo sites out there.

75 Ball Bingo Cards

These cards consist of five vertical and five horizontal rows, making for a total of 25 spaces. Each space contains a random number, except the centre square which is free. The letters B, I, N, G, and O are found at the top of each column and the highest number is, of course, 75.

Purchasing these cards is often fairly simple and can be done directly through any online bingo website. The specifics, such as the button label and price, may vary from site to site, but the process should be fairly intuitive and should allow you to get right into playing the game without fretting too much about the purchasing process.

Boards and Patterns

In 75 Bingo, the call board consists of 5 rows and 15 columns. Each space holds a single number, with a total of 75 numbers contained on the board itself.

Players win a game of 75 Bingo when they are the first person to complete the designated pattern for that game. Traditionally, these games were played with a 5-in-a-row pattern and the first player to get a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line on their card would win. These days, however, different varieties have emerged, some more difficult than others. All are just as fun, however, especially with the wide range of bingo promotions and bonuses available to make things even more exciting.

Top Online Bingo Bonuses

2011-05-23T16:04:00.000+01:00

With so many bingo sites out there, it can be difficult to decide which ones to play on. Of course, some offer better bonuses than others and the right choice can increase the odds of you winning big. To help you in your quest for the ultimate prize, we have compiled the following list of the best promotions available.

The Big Night In is scheduled for May 29th between 5pm and midnight. Held over several bingo sites, including Bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power and Betfred, there will be fourteen feature games each offering jackpots of up to £10,000. While most sites are offering a grand total of £125,000, Bet365 Bingo has outdone the rest by adding five £25,000 community jackpots exclusive to players from that site.
For even more money, Ladbrokes Bingo is giving players the chance to win £1,000,000. In Millionaire Wednesday (held every week from 8pm to 10pm), players take part in a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire style bingo game. To win that money, you will have to call house within 17 calls. There are also plenty of other cash prizes available and entry costs 10p.
Every Sunday, Jackpotjoy Bingo holds the 30k Super Jackpot, where a whopping £30,000 is up for grabs. Simply hop over to The Lounge from 7pm to 8pm after buying your tickets for just 10p each. To grab that jackpot, you’ll have to cover your card within 46 calls. You will also have to purchase a minimum of ten cards to enter.
As for non-cash prizes, one of the best is found at Gala Bingo in their Ultimate Bingo Championship. Not only can you win up to £100,000 of prize money, but the site is also giving away a 3 day holiday to the isle of Gibraltar to one lucky player. Qualifying games occur each day of the week, so hop online and start playing. We wish you the best of luck!

This Week on Our Forum (Eurovision, Dream Ticket Bingo & Carlos Solis)

2011-05-20T06:43:00.001+01:00

Hello again to our readers! We’re back for another weekly update involving the latest goings on within our bingo forums. This past week, the gossip, news and chit chat hasn’t let up and the following highlights have shot forward into view.

Eurovision Finals

With most of the UK watching Blue in the hopes that they would win this year’s Eurovision competition, it is no surprise that the final judges’ decision caused at least a little disappointment. In the end though, the Azerbaijani duet Eldar & Nigar ended up coming out ahead with the soft romantic tones of their song, Postcard. This result certainly caused a mixed reaction in our forums!

Dream Ticket Bingo

One promotion that has received plenty of attention is Dream Ticket Bingo which is hosted by the popular site Bet365 Bingo. Here, whenever players spend £10 on bingo tickets, they will automatically be given a EuroMillions lottery ticket as well. Players have until the 1st of July to take part in this competition, so get on Bet365 and start playing today.

Carlos Solis

Finally, the forums wouldn’t be complete without some kind of celebrity gossip. This week the attention was on Ricardo Antonio Chavira, the actor who plays Carlos Solis in the hit TV show, Desperate Housewives. On May 3rd, the actor was caught drink driving in Los Angeles and according to the reports he was being held on bail for US$25,000.

Of course, we would love to hear from you about any of the above topics as well. If you have anything to add on the Eurovision winners, the bingo promotions from Bet365 Bingo, or the antics of those LA celebrities, please leave a comment for us below. Alternatively, you can hop on over to our forums and join in with the discussions going on over there.

Site of the Month: Ruby Bingo

2011-05-18T04:56:00.000+01:00

Since 2003, Ruby Bingo has been providing fun bingo moments to players all over the UK. Run by gaming giant, William Hill, the site promises a wide range of games, a safe gambling environment and lots of chances to win big! With 90, 80 and 75-ball games, plus a healthy dose of side-games such as slots and scratchcards, guests will find plenty do to while there.

The site also hosts a range of bingo promotions, including these highlights:

A £16 New Player Bonus in which those who sign up receive an automatic £16 without having to deposit a thing!
A First Deposit Bonus where Ruby is offering a 100% match bonus to those who deposit up to £9.99 and a 300% match bonus up to £100 to those who deposit even more.
A Weekly Bonus where you can win back your losses! The site now gives back 10% of whatever you’ve lost during the week, and you can receive up to £50 in this way.

Ruby Bingo is also very generous with its bingo prizes, and players have the chance to win £10,000 or more in some progressive jackpot games. Be sure to check out Super Joker Jackpot and Cash Blaster for the chance to win a substantial amount of money.

Of course, this is only scratching the tip of the iceberg. With other promotions such as Slot of the Week (where players gain back 10% of their losses), the Free Bingo Hour (where you can win up to £30 with no entry fee) and Super Sunday (where up to £1,000 is up for grabs every hour), fans of online bingo will certainly be spoilt for choice.

So visit their site, sign up and take advantage of the wide range of bingo games and promotions available. We wish you the best of luck and hope that you win big!

Do You Know Bingo Lingo

2011-05-16T12:39:00.001+01:00

Win a Trip to Barcelona at City Bingo

2011-05-16T05:48:00.000+01:00

Since City Bingo arrived on the bingo scene a short while ago, word has spread far and wide about its free bingo giveaways, in particular its luxury holiday packages. In their Free World Tour, the next stop is Barcelona, and players will find themselves in the running to receive a fabulous holiday to this exciting destination.

Recently, City Bingo sent two lucky people all the way over to one of the most vibrant cities in America, New York. The moment that the winners were on the plane, however, the team at this very popular site got to work on their next promotion, an amazing holiday package to Barcelona. Home of the Nou Camp Football Stadium, mouth-watering varieties of tapas, and absolutely stunning beaches, visitors will find plenty to see and do while there.

Entering the competition is actually quite easy. The game is 75-ball bingo and tickets are 10 pence each. Players can buy a maximum of 96 bingo cards and these promotional tickets can be purchased any time from now until the 31st of May when the big game is finally played.

In addition to paying for the plane tickets to Spain and three night’s accommodation in a classy hotel, City Bingo will also throw in £500 of spending money so that you can relax and enjoy yourself while there. Everything is on the house for the winner and to receive this amazing prize, all that you have to do is make a purchase from their site.

If you are a fan of online bingo or you are simply aching to travel the globe, hop onto City Bingo now. And if you sign up today, they will provide you with a free 350% match bonus for your first deposit, plus entry into the 'First Time Depositor Freebie' game where you can win £10 every 60 minutes.

This Week on Our Forum (Blue, Bingo.com & The Royal Wedding Again!)

2011-05-14T08:34:00.000+01:00

This week, the forums have again been abuzz with activity about a range of topics centred on gossip, bingo and much more. There were a few topics that really stood out from the rest, however.

Blue and Eurovision

With the Eurovision song contest coming to a head, it is only natural that the event has hit our bingo forums. One hot topic in particular is the fact that the reunited band, Blue, now offers the UK the best chance that we have of winning this prestigious song contest in a long time. The final is set to be held tomorrow, May 14th, and show times can be found in your local television guides.

Worst Dressed at Royal Wedding

Of course a topic like the Royal Wedding simply cannot go away easily, so it is not surprising that we have more gossip and talk about the big occasion. This time, however, attention has been switched to the worst dressed on the day, and some scathing remarks have already been directed at big names such as Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Victoria Beckham and Princess Beatrice.

20% Cash Back at Bingo.com

On a more bingo-related note, one of the most popular promotions mentioned on the forums was the opportunity to gain back 20% of your losses whenever you played a game on Bingo.com. The team there made this promotion especially for the Royal Wedding however, and it is unfortunately all finished now.

If you have anything that you would like to add about any of the above topics, please let us know. Whether you have some gossip to tell about either Eurovision or the outfits worn at the Royal Wedding, we would love to hear from you. Additionally, if you have any more bingo news and advice, please log onto the forums and start a new thread there!

Bingo Slang

2011-05-12T05:27:00.000+01:00

Whether playing online bingo or placing a few bets at a bingo hall, you are sure to find a number of sayings and slang that may confuse you at first. For this reason, we have listed some of the more common phrases used by today’s players for your information and entertainment.

When playing a few bingo games in your local community hall, you will most likely hear the numbers called out with a certain phrase said afterwards. Here are a few that have some interesting stories behind them.

Nine. Doctor’s Orders – Taken from the old army days of bingo, a number 9 was a laxative prescribed by military doctors.
Ten. David’s Den – The current Prime Minister, David Cameron, currently resides at Number 10 Downing Street (common knowledge by all British citizens, I’m sure!)
Twenty-three. The Lord Is My Shepherd – A phrase from Psalm 23 in the Bible.
Fifty. Bull’s Eye – Combining darts and bingo, the bull’s eye on a dart board is worth 50 points.
Sixty-four. The Beatles’ Number – Based on the song “When I’m 64” by The Beatles.
Eighty. Gandhi’s Breakfast – Actually, this one has no explanation that I can find. If anyone can clue me and the rest of the bingo world in, that would be great!

There are also plenty of chat lingo and abbreviations on the web that you may not be familiar with.

AFK – Away from keyboard
AFAIK – As far as I know
FTL – For the lose (used when something bad happens)
FTW – For the win (used when something good happens)
IM(H)O – In my (humble) opinion
IRL – In real life
LOL – Laughing out loud
OMG – Oh my God
TTYL – Talk to you later

Of course, there are many more then these, and you’ll learn them as you continue to play. If you’ve stumbled upon any unusual acronyms, abbreviations or slang in your lifetime, please let us know by leaving a comment below!

Take That Returns!

2011-05-09T03:42:00.000+01:00

Known as one of the greatest boy bands of the 90’s, Take That produced numerous hits such as Babe, Relight My Fire and Back for Good. Of course, when they broke up in 1996, millions of fans worldwide were heartbroken and we would not be surprised if many had to receive counselling as a result.

Fortunately, ChitChat Bingo has teamed up with the newly reunited band and are now giving the chance for players to win two tickets to see Take That Live, their upcoming sold out performance at London’s Wembley Stadium on Wednesday 6th July. They will even throw in an additional £100 towards travel expenses, giving winners the chance to just enjoy the show without being put out of pocket.

Entering is quite simple as well! All that you need to do is deposit a total of £50 between the 3rd and the 23rd of May and you will be put into the draw. For every £5 that’s played on bingo or every £10 that’s played on any other game, you will receive one entry.

There are actually two bingo promotions for the price of one here, as entrants will also be placed into an additional prize draw where they will have the chance to win a Take That concert DVD. There are twelve to give away and you will automatically be placed into the running whenever you receive a ticket for those highly awaited concert tickets.

As well as this, if you have yet to sign up with ChitChat Bingo, remember that they also have a 200% match bonus, meaning that if you deposit £10 then you’ll receive an additional £20 for free! You will still have to make a total deposit of £50 on top of this to be eligible to win those Take That tickets though.

This Week on Our Forum (Princess Kate, Dancing with the Stars, Gala Bingo)

2011-05-06T06:17:00.000+01:00

It’s time again for a quick recap of the popular topics that have been going around our forums this week. It is always amazing when we see how many different subjects are being discussed, especially since this is meant to be a bingo forum! We’re glad to see so many of you having a good time on our boards though.

Princess Kate’s Wedding Gown

Since Will and Kate are now happily married – and probably enjoying one amazing honeymoon – it is only natural that talk has turned to the wedding gown that she wore when walking down the aisle. Generating a lot of positive comments, this dress is a definite work of art which was made even better by the way that Kate held herself throughout the entire occasion.

Dancing with the Stars (US Version)

In other news, the show, “Dancing with the Stars,” is now a popular subject of conversation, especially since “Strictly Come Dancing” is now over. From Kirstie Alley to Kendra Wilkinson, the contestants are putting on a terrific show for their worldwide audience. Because of this, it is only natural that people are spending time away from their bingo games, eyes glued to the telly instead.

Gala Bingo’s Penny Bazaar

And speaking of bingo, there is one promotion that has been generating a lot of talk over the past week. The popular site, Gala Bingo, is now hosting the Penny Bazaar where you can win up to £150. This may seem small but the price to enter is a measly 1p meaning that you can play as much as you like and hopefully win more than once!

As always, if you have anything that you would like to add on any of the above topics, please leave a comment for us below. Alternatively, you can hop on over to the forums and join in on the discussion there!

This Week's Big Bingo Bonuses

2011-05-04T05:55:00.001+01:00

Are you looking for some great prizes? Would a wad of cash make next weekend even more enjoyable? If so, you’ll be glad to hear about the many big bingo bonuses currently being offered by the following major sites.

Every weekday evening, Mecca Bingo hosts its “Big £££ Jackpots” where they give away £5,000 over two hours. From 9pm every evening, the site will put ten £500 jackpots up for grabs giving players plenty of chances to win big. Tickets cost 25p and you can pre-buy them through the website even if you cannot make the game.

Paddy Power has something special in time for the Eurovision song contest. Between the 2nd and 12th of May, play bingo in any room and you will be entered into the Paddyvision Bingo Tournament where the top three participants will walk away with a 3D LCD TV or up to £1,000 in prizes. Those interested can opt in through the website.

One of the largest bonuses can be found at Posh Bingo. Every Friday at 10pm, this site hosts “Dream of £1,000,000” where the minimum jackpot is £1,000 and where there is a possible million to be snatched up! Cards cost £1 each and you can purchase them through the site.

One final promotion that you will have to hurry for is “The Queen’s Teapot” on Jackpotjoy. Until the 5th of May, if you bet at least £70 on selected games, you will then be eligible to win a share of £30,000 the very next day. To enter, log in to the site and click the Take Part button.

Good luck to our readers with all of these great promotions! We hope that you win big and, if you do, please let us know by leaving a comment for us below.

Why Online Bingo Is Safer

2011-05-03T04:34:00.005+01:00

Did anyone hear the news last week about that woodwork factory fire in Southend? About 600 people had to be evacuated from a neighbouring bingo hall, which certainly would have interrupted their game! I’m not sure whether I would have been more upset at being put in danger or missing out on some great prizes.

This little incident certainly proves that online bingo is much safer than playing outside in a hall. How many of us live near factories anyway? No, at this moment, you’re all sitting there in your comfy home safe away from the dangers of fire or anything else that’s nasty and harmful. And you’re all enjoying a game or two of bingo, I’ll bet!

If you really must live dangerously and play in a bingo hall, just remember to avoid any near the following locations:

Woodwork factories
Military bases and rifle ranges
Nuclear power plants
Heavy metal concerts
Active volcanoes

As for me, I think I’ll just stay home and enjoy a game on my computer where I’m safe and I get to sit there with a warm cup of cocoa. I get the feeling that the bingo bonuses found online don’t involve fleeing for your life from a raging factory fire. Who knows though? You never can tell what wacky and interesting prizes you’ll find on the many bingo sites around these days. That being said, it certainly seems that there is a smaller chance of you being placed in any life-threatening situations when reading any bingo news or playing any games over the Internet.

Were you in Southend at the time of the fire? Have you vowed never to experience the dangers of the bingo hall again? Let us know by leaving us a comment below!

Bingo Gifts

2011-04-27T17:37:00.000+01:00

A true bingo fan will do more than just play online bingo. They will also grab just about any piece of bingo merchandise available in stores today. Fortunately, there is quite a choice out there as shown by the following products now being sold online.

Zazzle, one of the world leaders when it comes to custom made products boasts a wide range of bingo-related items in their virtual catalogues. After a lengthy gaming session, the passionate enthusiast can then go shopping for the following items:

T-shirts: With styles ranging from cool to humorous, these can be worn while playing bingo at your local hall or on your computer and will show the world how much you love the game.
Mugs: What’s better than a steaming cup of coffee or tea while you play bingo? Drinking one of these delicious beverages out of a brand new bingo mug, of course!
Caps: Keep cool in two ways with these attractive accessories. Not only will you stay out of the sun but you will also remind people of how fun bingo can be.

And if you are looking for something with a touch of elegance, Maldon Jewelry is now retailing a unique sterling silver bingo charm that you can proudly wear while out and about. Complete your look whether you are playing at home or at your local community centre and show the world how much you love this popular pastime. The price is also very affordable meaning that you will have more money to play bingo with.

If you know of any other unique bingo gifts, please let us know by leaving a comment on this post. We would love to find out more about the variety that is out there and look forward to hearing from you.

Paddy Power

2011-04-21T13:46:00.000+01:00

Paddy Power has always been one of the big names in online gambling so it is no wonder that they have such a massive bingo following within the UK. Their site is quite easy to navigate and offers plenty of chances for players to win each and every day.

Aside from the standard versions there are also two featured bingo games to spice things up a bit.

Big Top Tombola is a five reel, twenty line slot that comes complete with a progressive jackpot. Starting at a whopping £10,000, this will keep on increasing until someone is lucky enough to win it.
Bouncy Balls is a game where you have to match combinations of balls to win an amount based on your original stake. While the final prize for this game varies, it has a maximum amount of £55,000 which will be a nice gain for anyone in the country.

As well as this, the team at Paddy Power Bingo also offers a range of promotions, free games and large jackpot rooms to help increase your chances of winning big. New players are invited to a free bingo room held at the beginning of each month where some great prizes are in store. As well as this by depositing £5, new players will be given an extra £20 for free!

Those keen on snagging some big prizes will be well looked after at Paddy Power. Keep an eye out for the daily Bingo Linx games which offer a maximum payout of £4,000. The last Sunday of each month then boasts the impressive Super Bingo Linx game where up to £10,000 is up for grabs.

Of course, there are many more promotions being held at Paddy Power Bingo and we recommend that you have a look for yourselves! If you do decide to sign up, we wish you the best of luck on this very popular bingo site.

Bingo Quiz Answers

2011-04-20T13:44:00.000+01:00

We know how much you have been eagerly awaiting the answers to our recent Bingo Quiz and the time has come to place the solutions up so that you can see how well you did! We hope that you at least got some answers correct and that you learnt something about bingo history, lingo and variations in the process.

On to the answers:

The earliest account of a bingo-like game was in Italy in 1530. The game itself was called “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.”
The first British occurrence of a game similar to modern-day bingo was in 1716.
In the US, bingo got its name when a winner accidentally yelled out “Bingo” when he struck it lucky. The game was called Beano before that.
In Britain, bingo was known by two names: Housey-Housey and Tombola.
If “54” is called out in a bingo hall, the rhyming slang is “Clean the floor.”
In a Blackout bingo game, your objective would be cover up every square on your card.
A jackpot that grows as people play is known as a progressive jackpot.
In online bingo, BLNG stands for “Better luck next game.”
When marking the 2nd and 4th columns on a bingo card, this pattern is called “Railroad Tracks.”
When combining four postage stamp patterns on a bingo card, you end up with the “Clover Leaf.”

So, how well did you do? The following will give you a good idea of where you stand when it comes to being a bingo enthusiast or not:

0 – 3 correct: Bingo Novice
4 – 6 correct: Bingo Adept
7 – 9 correct: Bingo Expert
10 correct: Bingo Master!

And please let us know how well you went by writing a comment in the box below!

Sing Bingo

2011-04-18T13:40:00.000+01:00

As a recent entry into the bingo world, Sing Bingo has plenty to offer lovers of the game. Within this musically themed site, players will have access to regular jackpots, great bonuses and the ability to win some fantastic non-cash prizes as well.

The site has the following bingo bonuses on the table for all players:

A £10 no deposit sign up bonus
A 200% match bonus for all first deposits
A 50% match bonus for all later deposits

Not only this, but there are also a number of rooms available where players have plenty of chances to win some extra cash. There are free bingo games being held all day with jackpots of up to £50 on the table. As well as this, first depositors get access to the Make Your Debut room where £15 is up for grabs every 20 minutes. Finally, anyone making a further deposit will be granted a backstage pass to the Reload Tour room where £10 is given away every 40 minutes.

And if this was not enough for you avid bingo lovers out there, Sing Bingo also hosts a number of other big jackpot rooms on a regular basis offering a guaranteed:

£750 every Tuesday at 9pm GMT in the Rehearsal room
£1,000 every Thursday at 9pm GMT in the Record Breaker room
£500 every Saturday at 9pm GMT in the After Party room

As a last incentive to join up, the team at Sing Bingo also has a number of really groovy music memorabilia up for grabs. Simply buy a ticket and receive the chance to win anything from signed albums to musical instruments to MP3 players. All in all, this is definitely a worthwhile site to have a look at. With so many prizes on offer, you would be mad not to join!

This Week on Our Forum (The Royal Wedding, Jedward & Golden Hat)

2011-04-16T13:37:00.000+01:00

Our bingo forums have been aflutter with activity again this week and we are pleased to see so many fans out there enjoying the community between games. The topics still keep on coming and we are pleased to see the following highlights on our boards.

The Royal Wedding is of course up there as most of us eagerly anticipate the momentous occasion. When Prince William and Catherine Middleton walk down the aisle, the TV viewers won’t be the only ones celebrating, however. Websites such as 888ladies Bingo are holding special events like £8,888 jackpot games to commemorate the happy union.

There is much talk about various other bingo sites as well. One which stands out is Golden Hat Bingo which seems to be attracting new people all of the time thanks to its great promotions occurring all year round. They seem to be hosting a slew of big prize games currently and the boards are abuzz with the possibility of winning a very nice sum of cash.

Finally, the forum would not be complete without some sort of gossip going on. This week, the hot topic is that of Jedward, the young Irish duet who got booted off the X Factor in 2009. These boys simply cannot go away and whether you love them or loathe them, it really looks like they are here to stay. However you feel, it certainly looks like they took a leaf out of Justin Bieber’s book.

Do you have anything to add on any of the above topics? If so, please pay a visit to our bingo forums or simply leave a comment in the box below. Whichever way you decide, we are looking forward to seeing the conversations on all of our bingo sites bubble up in a frenzy of excitement.

Giggle Bingo

2011-04-15T13:31:00.000+01:00

Since bingo was meant to be a laugh and a half anyway, it is not surprising to see a site like Giggle Bingo pop up. Focusing on the fun and enjoyment of the game, these bingo providers offer a great selection of promotions and have done a lot to keep their site as diverse as possible.

Giggle Bingo is currently holding the following great promotions:

A £5 no deposit bingo sign up bonus for new users
A 200% first deposit bonus up to £100
A 25% recurring bonus on all deposits from £10 to £100

There are also a myriad of other promotions available for the month of April, including:

The Monthly Whopper Game: Held at 7pm BST on the 24th April, this fantastic bingo promotionoffers a guaranteed jackpot of £2,500. Buy your tickets today and you could walk away with a share of this amazing prize!
Monthly MegaPot: £1,500 Super Promo: Held at 8pm GMT on the 30th of April, there are prizes of up to £1,000 to be won. You can enter in various ways so have a look at their site for more information.
Pamper Hamper Heaven: By depositing £10 between the 1st and the 30th of April, you will be put into the draw to win a fabulous luxury spa hamper valued at £50 to give you the pampering you deserve after a hard night of playing bingo.
Fitness Frenzy: Giggle Bingo is giving away a treadmill worth £50 this April. All that you have to do is make a total of £50 worth of deposits this month and you will be put into the draw. Each additional £10 deposit will then give you one additional entry.

As you can see, Giggle Bingo is certainly a site that offers so much to its fans. Sign up today and gain the chance to win a myriad of cash and non-cash prizes. Remember that you have to be in it to win!

Bingo Quiz

2011-04-11T12:07:00.000+01:00

Ok, bingo lovers! It is time to test how much you know about the game and whether or not you can call yourself a true fanatic. We have compiled a list of ten questions below about bingo games that relate to their history, how they are played and the different varieties out there. So switch on your brains, have a read and see how much of a bingo expert you really are. May you have as much luck as you do while you are playing!

When and where was the earliest account of a bingo-like game being played?
In what year was the first British occurrence of a game similar to modern-day bingo?
In the US, how did bingo get its name? What was the game called before that?
In Britain, the game was previously known by several names. What were they?
If the number 54 is called out in a bingo hall, what is the rhyming slang associated with it?
If you are playing a Blackout game of online bingo, what is your objective?
What do you call a jackpot that grows as people play?
In online bingo chat lingo, what does the acronym BLNG mean?
If you have to mark the 2nd and 4th columns on a bingo card, what is this pattern called?
What pattern do you get when combining four postage stamps on a bingo card?

Think the questions are tough? HINT: You will find most of the answers on this blog!

Of course, we ask you not to post the answers to these questions in the comments below as we feel that everyone should be given the chance to test out their knowledge in a fair environment. Of course, we will eventually put the answers up in one of next week’s posts, so you will just have to compare bingo answers then instead.

This Week on Our Bingo Forum (Site Ratings, Celebrity Bingo and Golden Handshakes)

2011-04-09T12:09:00.000+01:00

It’s that time of week again where we give you yet another update as to what has been going on within ourbingo forums for the past seven days. The action still has not let up, and we have conversations going on in sections all over the website!

Site Ratings

One of the hottest topics is how to rate the various bingo sites that are available these days. How would you choose a place to play and what aspects would you look at to rank one site above another? Our forum users have mentioned everything from the bonuses offered to the way in which the players are treated.

Celebrity Bingo

With the arrival of Barbara Windsor on Jackpotjoy, it seems that star fever is in the air on our forums! Since bingo is such a popular game, surely it is not too surprising that it is enjoyed by numerous celebrities around the country? Robbie Williams, Catherine Zeta Jones and Denise Van Outen have been known to play, but we are sure that there are many more.

Bingo Tips and Techniques

The expertise that many of our readers have is really coming out this week with a whole host of advice about what to do to enhance your bingo game time. From reading the fine print rules to avoiding heavy carbohydrate meals before play, there is plenty of knowledge to be found right here on our forums.

Golden Handshakes

The idea of receiving free money for joining up with our online bingo forums seems to be popular. Of course, we don’t know of anyone who would turn down instant cash, regardless of the amount. If this sounds like a good idea to you, please let us know in the comment box below or by leaving a post on our forums.

Best Bingo Adverts

2011-04-08T12:02:00.000+01:00

Since we first began this blog, how many of you have had a look at our YouTube bingo videos? In order to encourage more people to play, we have created a few short clips that can show you just how fun this popular game can be. While you are obviously already online bingo enthusiasts since you are reading this, we recommend that you go and have a look anyway. They are good for a laugh and are a way to pass the time between games. And if you know of anyone who has yet to find out about this magnificent pastime, these clips are a great way for you to introduce them to the amazing experiences that bingo can offer.

Here are a few of the best bingo advertisements that we currently have up on YouTube:

The I Love Bingo fortune teller is here to give you all the information that you need to know about how to strike it lucky in the future! Don’t leave things to chance and take it upon yourself to sign up to our site for the latest bingo news, gossip and advice.
Featuring one very happy bunny, this video is sure to brighten up your day. Combining rabbits, bingo and sheer happiness, this clip was aimed at encouraging people to sign up for our forums where they can reach the same levels of positive emotion.
The bunny is back but this time he seems to be getting stuck into the housework. After vacuuming the living room and hanging out the laundry, it is time to sit back and relax by browsing the I Love Bingo site for up-to-date bingo articles, news and advice.

Of course, there are many more great videos out there. If you have one that you would like to share, please leave a comment in the box below so that the rest of us can join in on the fun!

Tombola Bingo - Everyone's a Winner

2011-04-06T14:25:00.000+01:00

In one of the most exciting bingo promotions of the year, Tombola Bingo has now opened up their “Everyone’s a Winner” competition in which anyone can win prizes from £5 to £500. The total prize pool is a whopping great £500,000 which certainly gives everyone the incentive to have a go, regardless of whether you are a registered user of the site or not. This promotion is open to players from all walks of life, so make the most of it and hopefully win some great prizes.

Firstly, you will have to grab your “Everyone’s a Winner” voucher from selected publications. The March issues of magazines such as Zoo, That’s Life, Your TV Week, Hair Magazine and Real People all contain these vouchers and a full list of all possible publications can be found on the Tombola website. You can also contact their customer service team via free phone 0800 29 888 73 or their site’s live chat application for more information.

Once you have found a voucher, you should then hop onto the Tombola Bingo website. If you are not a registered user, you will have to sign up. Forget about making a deposit though as the “Everyone’s a Winner” promotion is completely free to enter. All that you will have to do once you have registered is to hit the “Play Now” tab, enter in your voucher code and then enjoy your free game. Registered users can also take advantage of this amazing promotion by simply logging in, entering the voucher code and beginning the bonus game.

Of course, Tombola also offers a range of other exciting free bingo games. With over £20,000 being won each week on games such as “Happy Families”, plus £20 given away for free whenever you deposit £10, it is no wonder that more and more people are flocking to this exciting bingo website each and every week.

Bingo Giving

2011-04-04T16:29:00.015+01:00

There is a new bingo provider on the scene that has an interesting twist to the game. Bingo Giving is a small site, unaffiliated with any large gaming networks, in which you can play your favourite game and donate to charity at the same time. Their personal approach allows players to choose promotions as well as the charities that they give money to. The site features a range of bingo games and slots, and focuses on entertainment as well as a string of great causes.

Don't think that size is everything though, as this bingo site has won multiple awards, and still awards thousands of pounds in prizes.

With each bingo jackpot that is won, Bingo Giving donates a sum of cash to charity. This means that the more often people play, the larger the donations will be. Because they choose the organisation that is closest to their hearts, players can then feel good about themselves while playing their favourite game. And you needn’t worry about the jackpot being reduced, as all donations will be given out in addition to the money you’ve won.

Those signing up to Bingo Giving will receive a £5 no deposit bingo bonus. This means that you can start playing bingo and the slots very quickly indeed. As well as this, when you make a deposit, they will give you a whopping 250% bonus. For example, if you deposit £10, you will receive an extra £35 in addition to the £5 sign up bonus. The owners of the site are certainly very generous!

They also hold free bingo rooms on a regular basis, so there are plenty of chances to win some additional cash for nothing.

With a 250% deposit bonus, a wide range of bingo games and slots, massive jackpots, a friendly team of hosts and free donations to your favourite charities from every pot, Bingo Giving is definitely a site with it all. Sign up, claim your free £5 and start playing today!

Mother's Day Bingo Games & Promotions

2011-04-01T18:13:00.000+01:00

With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, 3rd April, it is time for the top bingo sites to bring out a range of games and promotions to celebrate this wonderful occasion. This year, they definitely do not disappoint and eager players can find some amazing prizes available to make the day even more memorable.

From 10.30pm on Sunday, you can hop onto Mecca Bingo and join in on their Mother’s Day Bingo Linx £10,000 Jackpot Game. Tickets for this standard 90 ball game only cost 50p and these can be purchased beforehand in the lobby just in case you cannot be there at the time. The jackpots are certainly very generous and are divided as follows: £6,000 for a full house, £2,500 for two lines and £1,500 for one line.

Ruby Bingo is also holding the same Mother’s Day £10,000 Bingo Linx Game which will also be held from 10.30pm on Sunday, 3rd April. Again, tickets are on sale now and can be purchased directly from the site.

Deal or No Deal Bingo is holding a different type of celebration. Between 7 and 8pm in Room 2, you can join in on Mum’s the Word, a chat game where the first player to guess which celebrity mum is being pictured will win a £3 bingo bonus. Afterwards from 10.30pm, they will be also be hosting the Bingo Linx Jackpot where up to £10,000 can be won. Terms and conditions are the same as Mecca Bingo’s promotion.

So, there is nothing more that we can say except for good luck and we hope that you receive something truly special this Mother’s Day! If you do end up winning something, please let us know by leaving a comment below. We would love to hear about all of the happy bingo mums created this Sunday.

Are You Bingo Mad?

2011-03-30T14:16:00.000+01:00

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While most of us love playing online bingo, there are a few signs that this has turned into a true obsession. Read on for a few ways that you can diagnose whether you are certifiably bingo mad or not!

While waiting at the doctor’s surgery or motor registry, when you hear your queue number called out, you automatically yell “Bingo!”
You expect the gumballs that come out of the vending machines at your local shopping centre to have numbers written on them
Instead of counting sheep to go to sleep at night, you count bingo balls
You take specially made bingo cards out with you while driving and then play a few games with the license plates of the other cars on the road
You have created a new online bingo technique to minimise the time it takes between when the winning number is called to when you yell “Bingo!”
You get an urge to pull out your bingo cards and have a game whenever they show the lottery results on TV
While playing draughts or chess, you feel like you should try and arrange your pieces in straight lines
You think that the game Battleships is just an elaborate way to play bingo
You can remember the order of the numbers on your bingo card much better than you can remember the number for your ATM card
You have always wanted to make a giant bingo machine out of the ball pit at your local children’s activity centre

If you have any more signs that you are completely obsessed by free bingo games, please let us know below! We would love to hear from you.

Barbara Windsor at Jackpotjoy Bingo

2011-03-28T14:16:00.000+01:00

Barbara Windsor and bingo; two great UK traditions. Babs is certainly one of the best known actresses both within the UK and around the world. Whether you know her from her roles in the Carry On films of the 60s and 70s or more recently as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, you will be glad to hear that she has joined the online bingo community at Jackpotjoy. In fact, the site has crowned her the Queen of Bingo which is certainly well deserved given her good luck in the past as well as the enjoyment that she has brought us.

And, for her first order of business, Barbara has told us of two new promotions that will give players the royal treatment on the Jackpotjoy Bingo site. First, anyone who registers their name will get a free no deposit bingo bonus of £5. That’s right! They are basically giving free money away to anyone who signs up. On top of this, if you make a deposit of £10, they will double it, turning it into a nice sum of £20 instead. You will certainly feel like a king or queen instantly with these great bonuses.

And if you need further reasons to come and join Barbara’s bingo kingdom, just have a look at the site’s gaming statistics. Not only is there a winner every two seconds on Jackpotjoy Bingo, but there is a whopping £2 million that is won each and every day. With all of this waiting for you, what are you still doing reading this blog entry? Go and register on this amazing bingo site today! The fun literally never ends on Jackpotjoy, home of the Queen of Bingo, Barbara Windsor.

Most Popular Bingo Sites

2011-03-24T13:36:00.000Z

As far as bingo sites go, the more the merrier. Not only do more people inflate the jackpot in some games but the larger the community, the more social the game is, which certainly adds to its enjoyment. With that in mind, here is a list of the Top 5 most popular bingo sites in the UK so that you can go out and make your gaming experience even more worthwhile.

Bet365 Bingo: At the top of the list, this bingo site offers an easy-to-use layout and some very nice bonuses. Players also have access to the site’s other games such as blackjack, poker and roulette.
William Hill Bingo: With a vibrant layout and plenty of games, this is certainly a site worth playing on. There are also a number of bonuses, jackpots and daily promotions to increase your chances of winning big.
Ladbrokes Bingo: Run by one of the largest bookmakers in the UK, this site offers plenty in terms of security, diversity and fun! They boast lots of daily promotions plus a number of bingo options.
Paddy Power Bingo: Gain the luck of the Irish and have yourself a great time at this very popular site. Players have access to a wide number of unique game types and some very generous on-site promotions.
Jackpotjoy Bingo: Backed by the always popular Barbara Windsor, it is no wonder that this site is drawing in crowds of bingo lovers each day. They also have a number of very generous bonuses and prizes available.

If you have played on any of these sites and have any good or bad experiences from them, we would love to hear from you. Please post a comment below as the more information that we can give our readers on these gaming sites, the better!

This Week on Our Bingo Forum - Positive Bingo Sites Feedback

2011-03-22T13:36:00.000Z

This week has been another exciting one for our bingo forums with topics from bingo halls to television shows being discussed in full force. While we cannot list everything that is happening there, below is a sampling of what has been going on in our online community:

A few bingo sites have received positive reviews by our readers, mostly for their great bonuses and promotions. Pink Ribbon Bingo and Sparkling Bingo are two notable mentions, although we are sure that there are many more out there!
The discussion about rude players is still going forward. It seems that someone hit a nerve bringing up this topic, which is not really that surprising. Bingo should be about having fun and not having to deal with obnoxious people, after all.
The TV show section is one of the liveliest on the forums with threads on Eastenders, Desperate Housewives, Strictly Come Dancing and Xtra Factor being created over the past week. Learn about how to cope with the break after a show’s finale and then read about some of TV’s sauciest characters.

Of course, we are always looking for new forum discussions, especially about the most important topic, bingo! If you are reading our bingo articles but have yet to sign up for our forums, we strongly recommend it. There is no better place to chat with fellow bingo players about a range of topics and thoroughly enjoy yourself at the same time. If you do sign up, you will not have to worry about what to add, as we welcome all input, from suggestions about different bingo sites to general gossip about your favourite celebrities. This is a friendly community and we are glad to see all types of people congregating here.

Most Unique Bingo Games

2011-03-18T17:35:00.001Z

Since bingo first started being played in the 1930s, it has expanded and developed and now boasts an immense variety of game types. With this diversity, it is no wonder that more people are being attracted to bingo sites each year. The simplest way in which you can vary a game of bingo is to change the pattern of numbers that needs to be achieved to win. Obviously, complex patterns involving extra numbers are more difficult to create but the prize that you can win is also increased, making the added complexity well worth it. Here are a few of the more unique patterns available these days:

Shamrock: Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other Irish themed holiday, this design will hopefully grant you the Leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end of the day.
Birthday Cake: If it is your special moment, there is no better way to celebrate than with a few games of online bingo using this very unique pattern.
Pyramid: Let the magic of Egypt grant you the good fortune to win big by creating this pattern in a manner that any Pharaoh would be proud of.
Christmas Tree: Bingo can still be fun in the festive season and this pattern makes it all the more relevant during this very merry period.

As for developing the game style itself, there are a few variations that may be interesting to bingo lovers everywhere. Bonanza Bingo involves purchasing cards before the game and trying to match every number that is then called out. This is a fast-paced version of bingo in which players scramble to win the ultimate jackpot. Horse Racing Bingo is another variant that combines both of these fun gambling pastimes. Instead of numbers, players have different events that may happen on the track. When these situations occur, that square is covered up and play continues until someone yells bingo. If you have come across any other unique bingo games in your time playing, we would love for you to leave a comment below.

How to Find Free Bingo Bonuses

2011-03-16T17:34:00.000Z

Receiving free money is always a nice experience, so it is no wonder that so many people are looking for free bingo bonuses to play with and hopefully win some extra cash! Since new bonuses are being created all the time, how can you keep up-to-date and make use of the latest offers as they come out? Here are a few helpful techniques to use to top up on your free bingo credits easily!

The More the Merrier

Since bingo sites themselves are the first to know about their promotions, this is the best place to search for them. By signing up for and playing on as many sites as possible, you can then find out about the latest free bingo bonuses as soon as they are created. Some sites may even have weekly newsletters so that you can learn about any upcoming deals straight through your email inbox.

The Power of Search

If you wish to expand your horizons and find new sites with worthwhile promotions, simply hop onto your favourite search engine and enter in a phrase such as “best bingo bonuses”. You will then be shown a list of bingo providers currently offering free credits. You may also stumble upon a review such as this one on a blog which you can then read and sign up to for more information.

The Players Have It

Finally, you can register on a bingo forum to learn about the latest free bingo bonuses that way. Both the moderators and readers will be keen bingo players and will know the moment that a new promotion hits the Internet. In this way, you can tap into a vast network of players and enhance your online bingoexperience by using their knowledge to gain access to some fantastic deals.

This Week on Our Bingo Forum - Rude Bingo Players and Feedback

2011-03-12T09:28:00.000Z

Here is what has been going on in our bingo forums this week:

First of all, we are pleased to see the number of people using the forums steadily increasing. This is great news and it means that we are attracting more and more online bingo lovers from all over the UK. One look at the flurry of activity in our Introduce Yourself section confirms this!

We have also had a few great suggestions come up in our Favourite Topics section, and we will definitely try our hardest to go ahead and implement these into our site as soon as possible. We have had calls for sections on bingo tips, bingo halls and recommended bingo sites and we are looking forward to see what our readers suggest next. After all, our forum is made for you, and we want you to be happy there!

As well as this, we have also had an assortment of interesting posts in other places around the forum. A discussion is underway in the Gossip section about what to do if there is a rude bingo player in the hall while a game is going on. If you have any tips or advice, please do not hesitate to join in. Our TV sections also have new threads opening up about Eastenders and Coronation Street so, if you are a fan of these programmes, it will pay to check them out.

Of course, we also welcome additional bingo news, ideas and advice from all of our readers!

If you have anything that you would like to add, please do not hesitate to start a new thread in our Bingo Forums.

Win an iPod Nano and Amazon Vouchers!

2011-03-10T11:11:00.001Z

We are so excited about our great competition running this month! We are giving away a brill pink iPod Nano with 8GB of storage, as well as £100 of Amazon vouchers.

To enter, simply visit our Facebook page, Like us and enter your name and email address.

Every prize includes bonus Amazon vouchers, ideal for sharing with friends, so be sure to tell your friends to enter too. That way if you don't win, then maybe they will and give you a voucher as a thank you!

Good luck!

How to Win at Online Bingo

2011-03-09T11:17:00.000Z

While bingo is primarily a luck-based game, enthusiasts of this enjoyable pastime will be pleased to know that there are a few ways in which you can improve your odds of winning. With the following tips, you will have a better chance of hitting bingo and hopefully striking that jackpot that you have been after for so long.

The Numbers Count

When it comes to bingo, the number of people can drastically affect your odds of gaining a prize. Obviously, the fewer people playing, the more likely it is that you will be the one to win. Whether this is a viable strategy really depends on the website you are playing on though, as the size of most bingo bonuses and jackpots is reliant on the number of players.

Buy More Cards

One of the simplest ways to increase your odds at winning is to play with as many cards as you can. The amount of cards is up to you, as you may find it difficult to play once you have exceeded a certain amount. As well as this, sites such as Jackpot Joy or Gala Bingo may have limits to the number of cards that you can play at the one time.

Length over Quantity

Some people say that playing in longer games will enhance your chances of winning. This is because the more time that passes, the better the odds of your number coming up. You should opt for S, U and four corner bingo games as these take much longer to hit than the regular linear versions.

Of course, there are more advanced methods of winning, some requiring some statistical knowledge, but the ones listed here are the basic methods that can be used to increase your odds of winning that elusive jackpot. Try them out and, if you have any success, please let us know by placing a comment below.

Winning Weekends

2011-03-08T11:11:00.000Z

We have seen some great reports of wins this weekend . Some lucky Bingo players are buzzing about their wins of £4,000 and £5,000 while one player scooped up a jackpot of £30,000! What a great weekend!

We also heard of several people who won without even paying a penny by signing up for No Deposit, Free Bonus Bingo deals.

If you have enjoyed a win this weekend, why not share your lucky tips with other online Bingo players in our Bingo forum?

Have You Made Friends at an Online Bingo Site?

2011-03-05T12:49:00.001Z

Bingo is one of the most social games online

While bingo lovers around the world are drawn to this game for its excitement and the chance of winning great prizes, these are not the only reasons why this game is so popular. There is also a vast online bingo community full of wonderful people who all share one thing in common: a love of this amazing game. We were wondering if anyone here had met someone special through one of these great websites. This could be through the chat rooms, web forums or anywhere else.

For anyone who has found a friend or two through sites such as Sky Bingo, the times ahead will be filled with fun and laughter. Bingo draws people together in a way that most online games simply cannot and you and your new friends can spend hours talking about your latest online experiences and how you plan to snag that elusive bingo jackpot. And life extends beyond bingo too – hard as that may be to believe – and you can even talk about your favourite television shows or your love life!

And speaking of love and romance has anyone found a boyfriend or husband through a bingo site? I know most of us who play are women, but surely there are some eligible bachelors out there who enjoy the game as well! If there are, please comment right here as we would love to meet you! Also, if anyone has found the perfect soul mate who is willing to spend long nights with you playing bingo games, we would also love to hear from you. Having a partner like that would be absolute heaven and I am sure we have some readers who would consider that a dream come true.

If you love the social aspect of Bingo, be sure to stop by our Bingo Forums and our Facebook page!

Can You Get Rich Playing Online Bingo?

2011-03-04T12:46:00.000Z

With the large number of bingo sites now on the Internet, it is only natural to wonder if you can actually become a millionaire playing this game. There are some very large jackpots floating around on websites such as Gala and Tombola Bingo and the allure of winning so much money is certainly one reason why so many people are playing there. Those wondering whether there is a strategy that can be used to win big, however, should remind themselves that this is a game based solely on luck.

Remember that the chance of a jackpot is very small. Typically, you will need to get every number on your bingo card within 24 calls. Compare this to the average amount of calls that it takes to win bingo online(usually 50 to 65 calls in a 75 ball game) and you can see that the chance of you hitting the jackpot so soon are minimal. Of course, you have a higher chance of hitting the jackpot by calling bingo later on, but the amount that you win will be significantly lower.

Just remember that bingo should be played primarily for fun. Since it is a luck-based game, you should not rely on it as a source of income. It is a hobby and an enjoyable one at that. Winning the jackpot, if it happens, is a once in a lifetime occurrence, so you should be happy with the small wins and the bingo bonuses that you get occasionally. Despite the fact that you may dream about owning a mansion, sports car and boat, focus on the enjoyment of the game, rather than receiving that million pound jackpot.

That said, we see loads of winners on our Twitter feed every week, with one lucky winner walking away with £28,000! Tell us about your wins @ilovebingo

Britain Loves Bingo!

2011-03-03T15:39:00.000Z

According to a new article in the Daily Star, Britains are once again falling in love with Bingo.

Well of course, what's not to love? Fun, games, friends and free bonuses!

They also outlined some fun Bingo Facts:

Did you know that Bingo was invented by the Romans?

Bingo used to be called "beano" as it was played with bean "counters", and it was only in 1929 that the western world started to call it Bingo after one excited player got so excited at his win that he shouted out BINGO!

Want to win? Here are some lucky Bingo statistics:

Susan's are the luckiest women in the UK, as players with this name have won more than any others... £69million over the past five years.

Birmingham is Britain’s luckiest city, with residents scooping more jackpot wins than those of any other in the UK

If your star sign is Taurus you have a higher chance of winning... or so the statistic say.

How to Be Safe Playing Online Bingo

2011-03-02T12:45:00.000Z

Due to the increasing popularity of online bingo games, you may be wondering how to tell the legitimate sites from the rest. While the majority of gaming portals are safe, some may simply be harvesting email addresses for spam or trying to con people out of their hard-earned cash. To avoid these dangers, here are some handy tips to stay safe while online:

Every legal bingo provider will have a gaming license from the proper government agency. This should be clearly displayed somewhere within their webpages and will be a good sign that you can trust them.
Read the site’s terms and conditions to find out exactly how they make monetary transactions. Your credit card details should be entered into an encrypted web-form, while transfers should occur via a secure server. The best bingo sites UK wide will also send you notifications so that you can keep track of the money going in and out more easily.
Never give your password to anyone, especially if your credit card details are stored on-site. You should also change it every month or so, making sure that it is alphanumeric (using both letters and numbers) for added security.
While in the bingo chat rooms, notify the administrator if you spot someone asking uncomfortable questions or being very abusive. This will result in them being given a warning or banned depending on their history on the site.

Of course, the best way to find out whether a site is legitimate or not is through word of mouth. The moment a player receives a negative experience, they will post about it on one of the many online communities out there. These sorts of bingo reviews are a great source of information for those interested.

How to Pick the Best Bingo Sites

2011-02-25T09:39:00.000Z

Online bingo is soaring in popularity, and more websites are emerging that offer lovers of the game even more ways to enjoy themselves. Of course, different bingo sites will offer varying features for web users, and it will help to keep a look out for these great options:

Free Bingo: To see if you like the layout of a site and how they run the game, some bingo providers allow you to play for free! While you cannot actually earn any money this way, this sort of free bingo is a great way to test the waters and see if a website is for you.
Online Chat: To make the game of bingo more interactive, many sites have now included a handy chat feature that allows you to talk with other players while online. This can help you to share your bingo experiences and maybe come up with some strategies to win.
Sign-up Bonuses: To encourage people to register, bingo sites will usually offer some sort of incentive. This usually comes in the form of free credits, and it will help to look at a few providers and compare bingo bonuses before you sign up for a particular site.

Finally, you should always make sure that a website is legally registered as a gambling agency before you sign up with them. There are a wide number of dodgy bingo dealers out there, so protect your money and your bank details by ensuring that they have the proper license.

By browsing a number of bingo websites, you can find a place to play that satisfies even your wildest expectations. Choose wisely when it comes to online bingo sites. After all, this is a game that should be an important part of anyone’s life!

Best Bingo Bonuses

2011-02-24T17:42:00.001Z

One of the best reasons to play bingo is the feeling that you get when you receive a nice sum of cash for free with which you can earn even more money. These gifts come in three main types – sign up, first deposit and re-deposit bonuses – which can then be used to top up your credits and hopefully increase your winnings later on. We have looked at what the different sites have to offer and have listed some of the best bingo bonuses below.

For a real incentive to start playing, Wink Bingo is now offering a whopping 10,000% first deposit bonus. That means that if you put in £10, you will receive an amazing £1,000! Imagine what you could win with all of that money backing you up.
For a site that provides you with more reasons to keep on adding credits, Gone Bingo is now offering everyone the chance to increase their deposits by 250% each time they send money through. Put in £10 and get £25. It is that simple.
For the best sign up bonus, head on over to Game Village where you will receive £20 by simply registering your name with the site. You do not even have to deposit any money and the nice folks there will give you a small amount of cash with which to start playing.

Of course, there are many more bonuses available than the ones listed in this article. Fortunately, with the help of a bingo directory or two, you can easily compare what these websites have to offer, so that you can gain the ultimate experience while playing one of the most entertaining online games around.

Why We Love Online Bingo

2011-02-23T17:39:00.000Z

Recently, online bingo has steadily increased in popularity and has become one of the most played games on the Internet. Why has this phenomenon occurred? Why are thousands now flocking to experience this simple, yet obviously entertaining game? The reasons are many, but some of the most important are listed below:

One factor that really stands out is that online bingo is so simple to play. You do not need to remember any complex rules or formulate any intricate strategies to win. All that you need to do is deposit some money and then start playing. Whether you win or lose will then be left up to fate and good fortune.
The excitement that you feel when betting your money on a particular set of numbers is certainly another reason why so many people are flocking to sites like Foxy Bingo. Watching the numbers come up and getting ever so close to grabbing that jackpot makes for an enthralling experience that really has to be felt to be believed.
The additional cash that you can gain is yet another reason why more and more people are falling in love with online bingo. This can come through winning a prize while you are playing, which is certainly very welcome. As well as this, most sites offer bonuses so that you can receive additional credits when you sign up or make a deposit.
The final reason why this game is so popular is the community. Even on new bingo sites, guests can find plenty of other likeminded people who are also very much into this exciting pastime. This means that you can discuss strategies, wins and other topics with others who are on the same wavelength as you.

Why do YOU love online bingo?

Mecca Bingo new Identity and TV campaign

2010-11-03T14:00:00.000Z

Mecca are a long established brand owning the majority of the bingo clubs together with Gala bingo in the UK since the late 50s. So it comes with no surprise, that they also have a huge following online and a great know-how when it comes to offering their online bingo games.

Mecca Bingo are currently running a TV campaign which most bingo lovers may have already seen. New players will receive up to £50 free bingo bonus (deposit match). Meccabingo offer a huge range of games but most importantly run fantastic daily promotions and huge guaranteed jackpots.

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2010-10-20T09:36:00.000+01:00

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Paddy Power Bingo And Sun Bingo comparison at i-love-bingo

2010-10-20T09:27:00.000+01:00

Choosing between online bingo games can be difficult. People have different priorities, whether it is the size of the jackpots or the odds of winning. Paddy Power Bingo and the Sun Bingo fully reviewed will help you decide between them.

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Party Bingo get scrutinised on i-love-bingo.co.uk

2010-09-24T09:29:00.000+01:00

PartyBingo has been awarded a rating of 4/5 in the latest review from I-Love-Bingo, the number 1 bingo comparison site on the web.

The bingo offering from one of the pioneers of the online gaming industry was praised for its bright and stylish presentation and professional and secure operation. Despite some of its gaming software lacking the polish of its main site and lobby, this was in the opinion of the reviewer compensated for by generous promotions and friendly and knowledgeable service.

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2010-09-13T17:51:00.001+01:00

The Sun Bingo has been awarded a rating of 4/5 in the latest review from I-Love-Bingo, the number 1 bingo comparison site on the web.

The site, which is run by the same company which publishes Britain’s best-selling daily newspaper, was praised for extending the everyman approach which it takes to its reportage through to its online gaming site, offering a rich and varied playing experience which will entertain new and experienced players alike.

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ITV Bingo get reviewed by i-love-bingo.co.uk

2010-09-13T17:09:00.000+01:00

ITV Bingo was recently given an in-depth review and awarded a rating of 3/5 by I-Love-Bingo, the number 1 bingo comparison site on the web.

The reviewer praised the slick and easy-to-navigate design of the site, including the ability to catch up on ITV programs such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale, as well as the quality of the bingo software itself.

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2010-09-10T08:51:00.000+01:00

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2010-09-10T08:47:00.000+01:00

The clever bunch from ITV have concocted a great bingo site where you can play games from your favourite TV programmes, Corrie, Emmerdale, I’m a Celebrity, & Dancing on Ice!

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2010-09-10T08:44:00.000+01:00

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2010-09-03T16:15:00.000+01:00

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2010-09-03T16:11:00.000+01:00

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2010-09-03T16:07:00.000+01:00

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2010-09-03T16:04:00.000+01:00

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2010-09-03T16:01:00.001+01:00

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Play Britain's Got Talent Bingo Exclusively on Mecca

2010-05-30T10:35:00.001+01:00

Mecca Bingo Celebrate the launch of their exclusive Britain's got talent bingo by offering a free £5 bonus when you spend £5.

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Bet 365 Bingo selected as site of the month

2010-05-07T15:47:00.002+01:00

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2010-04-29T16:49:00.000+01:00

Finding bingo bonuses such as free bingo bonus on sign up no deposit required or cash back on deposit and re-deposits has never been easier.

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Mecca Bingo gets 3/4 stars at i-love-bingo.co.uk

2010-04-22T13:35:00.004+01:00

The giant offline and online Bingo operator Mecca has just been reviewed by the editors of i-love-bingo.co.uk. Here is what they have to say:

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2010-04-22T10:41:00.000+01:00

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UK Bingo Sites Reviews

2010-04-14T09:32:00.003+01:00

I-love-bingo.co.uk provide a comprehensive Bingo Sites chart allowing users to easily select a site to play bingo online based on the software quality, the bonuses offered, the level od of promotions and many more criteria.

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2010-04-13T09:29:00.001+01:00

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2010-04-12T12:12:00.001+01:00

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2010-03-27T09:27:00.000Z

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2010-02-02T19:11:00.000Z

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6 New Bingo sites reviewed at i-love-bingo

2010-01-20T12:05:00.004Z

Continuing on our bingo review mission, here are the latest bingo sites which have been through our thorough scrutiny:

GALA BINGO: "One of the pioneers of Online Bingo, Gala Bingo still keeps hold of its place at the front of the pack with great software, attractive bonuses and some interesting special Bingo games." READ GALA BINGO REVIEW >>

UK-BINGO: "A very attractive site with the backing of Cassava and some really attractive bonus and loyalty offers, you could do a lot worse than UK-Bingo!" . READ UK-BINGO REVIEW >>

LADBROKES BINGO: "With the backing of one of the biggest names in Sports Betting and great Virtue Fusion Bingo software, Ladbrokes Bingo is a fun place to play". READ LADBROKES REVIEW >>

SKY BINGO: "Part of the Gaming branch of Sky’s empire, Sky Bingo is a very clean and simple site which packs a punch with the use of Virtue Fusion’s great Bingo software and access to Sky’s other Gaming products with your account." READ SKY BINGO REVIEW >>

TEA AND BINGO: "A lovely clean looking site, Tea and Bingo is a great relaxing place to play. Using fantastic Virtue Fusion bingo software and offering some tempting specials, this is somewhere you’ll definitely want to try!". READ TEA AND BINGO REVIEW >>

WILLIAM HILL BINGO: "One of the UK’s biggest Sports Betting brands, William Hill have added Bingo product to their expanding site, which uses Virtue Fusion software and the brand’s trademark look and feel. " READ WILLIAM BINGO REVIEW >>

More online bingo reviews will be posted soon. Come back again!!!

Online Bingo Review: Posh Bingo Gets Full Mark

2010-01-12T19:24:00.000Z

i-love-bingo.co.uk undertook a thorough online bingo review of Posh Bingo. The result is a well deserved 5/5 hearts awarded to this fantastic, vibrant, dynamic and inviting Bingo site that Posh Bingo is.

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2010-01-05T16:22:00.000Z

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Posh become selected as bingo site of the week on i-love-bingo

2009-12-18T11:12:00.000Z

I-love-bingo Site of the Week:

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2009-12-12T14:31:00.004Z

i-love-bingo.co.uk have just released a new section dedicated to the best Christmas Bingo Promotions with lituarrly hundreds of bingo prizes and thousands of pounds to win.

Here are a few examples as seen on i-love-bingo Xmas Special promo page:

On 888Ladies Bingo you get a chance to Win a fiat 500 convertible on Christmas Eve at 8.30 pm. The Fiat 500 convertible pre-buy room will be open from December 1 and the game will take place on Christmas Eve December 24 at 20:30 GMT in 888ladies ‘Xmas Ride’ room!

Visit 888Ladies bingo and get a chance to win >>

Posh Bingo: Play daily at Posh Bingo for a chance to win one of the santalicious prizes including Laptops, Flat Screen, Vouchers, DSLR Camera, homecinema, handycam and more. PLayers could win one of the above prizes every day. To find out which prize you could win just click on Posh Bingo advent calendar and the prize for the day will be revealed.

Visit Posh bingo and start earning points now >>

Bet365 Bingo give away a fantastic Fiat 500 and a wealth of cash prizes with their "Wheels of Fire" promotion during the whole of December.

All you need to do to participate to this fabulous Prize Draw is to play Bingo. Each player will be earning points to help secure a position amongst other bingo heads racers to reach a leaderboard. The player with the highest number of points will win a Fiat 500 worth a whopping £9000.

Visit Bet365 bingo and start earning points now >>

Visit our Special Xmas Bingo Promotions section to view all Xmas bonuses

Paddy Power bingo selected as Site Of the Month on i-love-bingo.co.uk

2009-12-01T13:49:00.002Z

Paddy Power Bingo have just been selected as Bingo Site Of The Month by i-love-bingo.co.uk.

Amongst many bingo promotions, Paddy Power also run an exclusive Deal or No Deal Bingo which although identical to the way one plays Bingo 90, has a twist and makes the game even more appealling and compelling.

Bingo Bonuses offered include a whopping £30 Extra free bingo bonus on your first deposits, Paddy pays for your Christmas (promo ends on 13th December), Penny Bingo, free bingo games for real prizes and £8000 Guaranteed Bingo Jackpot everyday.

Click here to visit Paddy Power Bingo and claim your bingo bonuses.

As always, you can find many more promotions and bingo bonuses on http://www.i-love-bingo.co.uk

Ruby Bingo bumped up their Guaranteed Payouts

2009-11-25T13:16:00.002Z

Ruby Bingo (powered and brougt up by William Hill) have just announced that they are gearing up to give away over £60,000 each and every month with fantastic guaranteed jackpots.

Daily guaranteed bingo payouts will range between £100 and £1,000 and will be increased to £2,500 each and every week. The month will end on a high with a massive guranteed £10,000 Bingo Jackpot which must be won.

If you haven't registered with Ruby Bingo, they currently offer £16 on sign-up no deposit required and will also give players an extra £30 if they spend £10.

To visit Ruby Bingo, please click here.

For more bingo promotions and bingo bonuses, click here or go to http://www.i-love-bingo.co.uk/free-bingo/

Biggest Bingo Jackpot Ever at Moon Bingo on 30th November 2009

2009-11-18T11:02:00.002Z

Moon Bingo has recently re-laucnhed their website, which is a fantastic improvement on the old one. To celebrate they will be running a £10,000,000 guaranteed Jackpot Draw.

This is the biggest Bingo Jackpot ever so the number of players will probably be limited. It is therefore recommended to pre-buy tickets for the events. Once bought, players will not required to be in the room as the tickets will be held on behalf of the players.

Moon bingo offer the option to pre -purchase the tickets. Click here to go to the Moon Bingo.

If you haven't previously registered with Moon Bingo, you will also get a £30 Free bingo Bonus on your first deposit.

More offers and bingo bonuses can be found at i-love-bingo.co.uk.

A few Bingo Promotions for the week End

2009-11-13T16:57:00.002Z

i-love-bingo.co.uk have just dug out great bingo promotions for this miserable and rainy week end. The bingo promotions start from tonight Friday 13th November 2009. Some of us might be lucky tonight!

POSH BINGO PROMOTIONS:

SPECIAL JACKPOT BIG PROMO

The players that wager the most on any of the four new Progressive Instant Games Fluffy Favourites Jackpot, Piggy Payout Jackpot, Aztec Rising Jackpot and Double-up Ducks jackpot on Posh Bingo from Thursday 12th November until 23:59 on Sunday 15th November will win £25 each. No other Instant Games will be taken into consideration. Winner's account will be credited by 11:00 on Mon 16th November.

VA VA VOOM - NO MORE MIXED SIGNALS!

Posh Bingo is giving away a tech-tastic Sat Nav System for one lucky winner! Top wagerer on the Jewel Journey Instant Game this weekend will win this prize. Promotion runs from 00:01 Fri 13th - 23:59 Sun 15th November.

Dreams of Dosh

Play the Dreams of Dosh game every Friday at 10pm with a Guaranteed £500.

FREE BINGO

Posh Bingo gives away over £40K in Free Bingo jackpots every month!
- Funded players can make FREE dosh every day of the week in the FREE Daily Dosh games at 8.30am and 8:30pm. It's FREE, it's TWICE a day, EVERY day and there's a Guaranteed £50 Real cash up for grabs in each game!
- There is also real dosh for absolutely nothing in the Freebies room - Free Play, between 6am & 1am every day with REAL Cash up for grabs seven days a week!
- Players can also win REAL CASH for nothing by playing FREE Bingo in the Cash Crazy room - Free Play between 6am & 1am EVERY day!

1P BINGO

PENNY BINGO games can be played 24/7 on Posh Bingo. 3p, 2p and 1p cards are available in the 3-2-1 Bingo tab!

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More bingo promotions for this weekend can ba found on our news page. Click here to visit.

i-love-bingo announce their new Best Bingo Charts

2009-11-11T09:41:00.000Z

Witht the new release of their site, i-love-bingo offer an easy to use and great bingo sites table. The list is sorted by best rating (editor's choice) but can also be sorted by bingo brand, the languages each bingo site support, the bingo versions they each offer, user ratings and editor's rating (default).

The comprehensive chart covers over 100 UK bingo sites and provide essential information for bingo players to choose the right Bingo site and play online bingo. Information ranges from a quick bingo review, the bingo game versions each brand runs, the welcome bonuses the operators offer, their logo and links to their sites. I-love-bingo users are also given the option to rate each brand.

The best bingo sites table is truly user friendly and allows bingo players both expert and beguinners to make sound choice when deciding on which bingo brand they would to play. This is particularly welcome since the number of new bingo sites is continiously growing.

The site offers other charts and features which I will review on a regular basis. Stay tuned!

To visit i-love-bingo best bingo sites chart please click here!

New Bingo Sites Directory at i-love-bingo.co.uk

2009-11-06T22:21:00.000Z

With its new site launch and amongst many new features which will be detailed on this very same Blog, i-love-bingo present a section entirely dedicated to new bingo sites. The section includes a bingo sites table chronologically sorted (newest to eldest).

New bingo brands have the benefit to provide players with better winning chances. A new Bingo brand is unlikely to have a huge amount of followers and in bingo the less players the more chances one may have to win the prizes. Furthermore, many of these new bingo sites offer highly competitive promotions and incentives, so they tend to not only give away great bingo bonuses but also very attractive prices.

As the bingo industry continues blossoming, the number of new bingo sites are also on the rise which brings extremely good value for money for all bingo players beguinners or experts alike. You can visit i-love-bingo new bingo table by clicking here.

Annoucing i-love-bingo.co.uk New site

2009-11-06T08:24:00.000Z

i-love-bingo.co.uk launches its new look website on the 1st of November this year, with this launch comes many new and exiting features such as several bingo charts and a forum. The old look website will still be functioning up until the launch date, giving you up to date information on all the best bingo sites across the UK. I-love-bingo.co.uk has given its site a complete face lift, adding new features and dramatically updating its previous ones including a well several tools designed to help you select the best bingo games. With the site’s launch i-love-bingo.co.uk has secured many new and exclusive registration deals from some of the UK’s most popular bingo sites, offering customers fantastic value for money on their bingo games.