There are two types of bingo players, the ones that lose gracefully and one who doesn’t. Losing and taking it on the chin is the mature way to handle it. The loser on the other hand makes no bones about it that they are not too happy. We learn as kids not to throw a temper tantrum as we are patted on the back and gently reminded there is always next time by our parents. But there is always one in every bunch that ends up in the... More
There is a has been a lot of news reports recently on Williamina Cornes, 66 who collapsed at Gala Bingo and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Bingo players were shocked and disappointed that the caller continued with the games without any interruption as she lay on the floor unconscious. While there was overwhelming support for the woman who perished and anger at Gala Bingo’s policy that states that the show must go on, there... More
Is it a matter of rules and regulations or should there be an exceptions, that’s the question at Gala Bingo hall in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. Rules were made to be broken and after Thursday night’s tragic event bingo players are left bewildered and shaken by the decisions made. During the bingo session an elderly woman collapsed and turned blue but due to company policy Gala Bingo management insisted to keep playing. The woman laid... More
High fashion is priority for the bingo diva. Bingo wins are spent on our second favorite pastime, shopping. Finding the right apparel takes time to look like the sexy damsel you really are. Showing off your bingo side in fashion is no easy quest. It’s not like you can go to the department store and purchase clothing with bingo flair. The web has small novelty items that are more trinkets or shirts with the word “bingo” across... More
Proposing to the girl of your dreams takes creativity and unusual places are definitely the trend. A romantic dinner for two while he pops the big question is all too common and just won’t do. If you want to impress you lady make it public and in a place she’d never dream of. Steve Kalidoski, 43 caused quite a stir at Flutters Bingo in College Street, Rushden as he got on bended knee and popped the big question to his longtime... More
Girls just want to have fun! And fun they had with a cabaret style bingo party and smoking hot guys baring their six pack abs. The bingo gals were getting their fill of eye candy and the bingo house was rocking in a nightclub style atmosphere. Mecca Bingo’s newly refurbished Anlaby Road Club was well overdue for this 1978 bingo hall with a £300,000 in renovations. To celebrate the launch of the new bingo hall two cabaret parties and... More
With success of online bingo, there are so many options available to a player that it can sometimes be confusing. One of the things to consider when choosing the right site for you is understanding the difference between a standalone vs. network bingo site. Standalone bingo is basically an independent site that is exclusive. Though they share the same software, the bingo operator has more control acting as an independent. The advantage to this... More
If you’re going to dream, dream big because no one can take that away from you. Imaginations run wild in hopes of one day becoming a millionaire. New cars, homes, fancy threads and a yacht for those scenic holidays on the sea. Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City would be green with envy with the designer shoes a million could buy. Of course helping out family and friends, gifting them with a nice check would be priceless just to see the... More
Remember the very first time registering to an online bingo site and there was that hesitation to divulge all your personal and banking information? Maybe you procrastinated or refused to sign up because there was an element of doubt and lack of trust. Taking that initial plunge into cyber space can be scary. We all soon realized that online bingo sites are as safe as any financial banking institution thanks to highly advanced encryption. The... More
Bingo is a powerful social network and has been around long before My Space and Facebook. The online social media of Facebook has captivated an audience in a way that many never thought possible. But bingo knew this along and had its own strong following. There is an appeal for the interacting and is what has given bingo one of its strongest attributes. The attraction to bingo has a historical background with deep roots that have transcended... More
US President, Barack Obama’s step mother Kezia Obama has been presented with a Certificate of Nationalization. Kezia resides in Bullbrookl and is very happy about her British citizenship. Besides a step mom to President Obama, she is well known among the bingo community. Ian Manners, the ex-husband of half sister of Mr. Obama, told the Bracknell Forest Standard “She is very proud to become a British citizen. She filled in all the... More
This Christmas share your love of bingo with your friends and family. How? There are a number of ways to bring your favorite game front and center this holiday season. One way to bring bingo into your home is to print festive cards. Once your crew is all set up, you can surprise them with an automated caller. There is actually software that will call the numbers for you. Many are free options to be used all in good fun. You may opt to be a... More
Never undermine a bingo player’s good fortune and good intentions. A recent winner won a Progressive Jackpot while playing 90 ball bingo. The £1,313 bonanza went to JackpotJoy’s regular player “Mrs. Julie W” and what pleasant surprise it was for her. While most winners have visions of spending their joyous win on themselves Mrs. Julie had other ideas. She will be donating a large portion of her win to the Chernobyl... More
Looking for the some free bingo cash always meant searching the promotions page of online bingo sites. More than ever bingo operators are turning to Facebook for lucrative promotions and free cash. There has been a huge surge to take advantage of the biggest social network and bingo marketers are emerging with fierce advertising for innovative prizes. If you are a bingo player and don’t have Facebook, now is the best time to join and cash... More
Chat rooms are as important as the bingo games itself for the social aspect. Why without it, it would be like the moon with no sun, the moon with no stars and Moon Bingo with no VIP player of the month. While the chat moderators do a good job at keeping the chat rooms fun and friendly, it takes two to tango. Moon Bingo takes keen note of the bingo roomies and crowns the friendliest with VIP Player of the month. Last months lucky winner was... More
Some bingo players have a fund set aside strictly for bingo purposes while others don’t find it necessary when there is no risk in the game. Risk? Oh there’s risk involved. Spending money to play online bingo may require you to pay close attention to how much you’re spending. For example, one game of bingo may consist of 48 tickets, several Scratch Cards and maybe even a few spins on the slots. Planning out what your bingo... More
Addiction of any kind produces a cause and effect that can ruin their integrity. Barbara Taylor is an example of tarnishing a reputation that may have very well been exemplary if not for her bingo addiction. Temptation and irrational thinking seems to of gotten the best of Taylor after stealing £20,300 from an elderly neighbor. The 58 year old woman of Hornby Grove, Leigh ran errands for the victim, Elizabeth Bailey using her credit card... More
One online gambling website who claims to be “deeply saddened” at the passing of the legendary pop star goes to auction. The bidding started at $1,000 for a clump of MJ’s hair that was retrieved from a shower drain at New York’s Carlyle Hotel back in the 80’s. Sold to the highest bidder, the site won the auction war by paying nearly $11,000 for a parcel of hair that was meant for sewer drainage. The memorabilia (if... More
Decorating for the holidays can be quite an undertaking and Sylvia Pope, 68 of Swansea is busy as one of Santa’s helpers preparing for Christmas day. She decorates her ceiling with 1,700 ornaments, a task that begins in late September. While most people climb the ladder once to put the star atop the Christmas tree, this Castle Bingo worker climbs the ladder several times a day. Her ornaments are from all over the world with an additional... More
The smoking ban has put major restraints on businesses and as a result a decline in customers. Bingo halls have felt the impact with a study showing 63% of bingo players are smokers. Mecca Bingo has come up with a resolution to the problem and received permission from the Edinburgh’s licensing board for a smoker shelter. The enclosure will also include hand held bingo devices so that games are not interrupted. Mecca Bingo in Leith has... More
Every bingo player is a celebrity in their own right and has had at least 15 minutes of fame winning. But Britain has there fair share of big name stars who like to play bingo too. Sharon Osbourne, Kate Price, Robbie Williams, Kerry Katona, Glenda Gilson, Denise Van Outen and Kezia Obama just to name a few. But for super model, Kate Moss playing bingo is a happy ending to a past of wild booze binges. The supermodel married to rocker Jamie Hence... More
If you are a lover of bingo then more than likely you have a Facebook page. Facebook is a social network that connects family, friends and opens up a world of social interaction from anywhere on a global level. Sounds like the same setting as that of an online bingo player doesn’t it? Who knows, maybe the founder of Facebook got his idea from bingo, one of the biggest online socializing gaming networks in industry. Nearly all bingo sites... More
The odds are part of every gamblers strategy. Calculating the percentages in poker, horses and blackjack are an important part of a skilled player’s game. But what about Bingo, is there a strategy? The number of players in a room determines the chances of winning. Choosing a room with the fewest players will offer a higher stake at winning. This is particularly effective for fixed pots and progressive jackpot games where the prizes are... More
The game of bingo wouldn’t exist if it were not for someone like Frank Cronin dubbed the “King of Bingo”. He seized the moment and built an empire producing bingo cards by the masses. It was back in the 1950’s when poodle skirts, cigarette packs rolled up in white tee shirt sleeves, rock n roll and the era of the teeny bopper was born. For Frank, it all began while working in a family owned printing shop when a local... More
One of the most attractive perks that drive an online bingo player is free cash and free bingo rooms. It gives an edge over land based bingo halls that don’t offer these types of specials on a daily basis. Free comes in many forms when it comes to playing online and the smart bingo player knows what look for: 1) Free bingo rooms with cash prizes, playing with free bingo cards 2) A free no deposit chip that allows players to cash out in... More