Bingo is big in the UK. Very Big. Before online sites offered games, bingo was a leisure activity for those hoping to win some extra cash. The game during the 20th century was played most by middle to old aged women who met up had a few drinks, a chat with the hope of winning money.
The games I traditionally more popular in the North of England and hundreds of Bingo Hall’s are still in operation. However during the 1990’s the internet was born and out of it came online gaming. This allowed fans of the game play online from the comfort of their own home. All that was needed was a internet connection and online bank account. Online bingo exploded in popularity with sites such as Foxy, Gala and Mecca all providing the games.
The ease of playing online was evident. Players no longer needed to spend extra money on travel and could play at home for cheaper. Increasingly online sites were offering fantastic sign up bonuses for new players, free bingo games, huge jackpots and special prizes.
The smoking ban brought in by the Labour government two years ago further forced traditional online bingo players out of hall where they used to smoke. The Bingo industry was undergoing a face lift.
No longer were players seen to be working class elderly chimney smokers. Young people were trying out online bingo and loving it! The numbers of operators grew significantly over the last few years resulting in increased competition and even better deals.
Now bingo is being played online everyday by millions! Chat room functions have helped the growth of social community areas and the prizes are bigger than ever before!
