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  Published: 4th May 2021

  Best New Bingo Offers and Promotions - May 2021

  This page presents a round-up of the current month’s best and most interesting promotions at online bingo and slot sites.  Big money games, prize draws, tournaments, freebies and daily bonus promotions are some of things we include, but to make the “outstanding” list, they have to have big prizes, tons of entertainment value or both.  […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 7th Aug 2017

  Online Bingo - Is It Fixed?

  Online bingo in the UK is heavily regulated by the Gambling Commission and UK bingo sites are amongst the most reputable in the world. Sites such as Mecca Bingo,  Paddy Power Bingo and Unibet have won at industry events such as the EGR Operator Awards for social responsibility and fair play.  Despite this many players apparently […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 13th Apr 2021

  A Complete History of Bingo

  Bingo is a highly popular pastime that attracts significant interest, both online and off. While online slots and live poker are more widely-played, bingo nonetheless enjoys a substantial following, especially in the UK. And as we shall see, the game has quite an elaborate and eventful back-story. So how old is bingo? Well, it’s old. […]

  By Dale Shelabarger
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  Published: 5th Mar 2021

  How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning At Bingo Online

  How To Win Online Bingo – tips, tricks and secrets Tips, tricks and secrets! That got you excited, didn’t it! First the bad news – online bingo is 100% a game of chance and there are NO cheat codes.  Nor is there any skill involved in the actual gameplay as it all takes place automatically […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 24th Feb 2021

  Online Bingo Games - A Complete Guide

  Updated for 2021, here is our definitive guide to all the different bingo games that can be played at UK bingo sites. Ever since bingo went online new mutant forms of bingo have been appearing, as bingo sites strive to keep their players entertained with new bingo games to stop them going off in search […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 27th Jan 2021

  What Does Wagering Requirement Mean?

  A wagering requirement in bingo is an amount of play that must be completed before the player can withdraw their winnings.  Wagering requirements have been a source of confusion and exasperation for online bingo players for many years and if you’ve never played bingo online before it can be difficult to get your head round them. […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 8th Dec 2020

  Retired Bingo Games & What To Play Instead

  Sometimes online bingo games have to be retired, whether it’s because they needed Adobe Flash which is no longer supported, the bingo platform they ran on was withdrawn or they were just plain unpopular with players. Here we take a look at some of them – and suggest what to play instead if one of […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 7th Dec 2020

  What is Slingo?

  The game of Slingo (so called because it is a cross between bingo and a slot machine) was invented in 1996 by Sal Falciglia Sr (a businessman from New Jersey) and was first launched on AOL.  In Slingo, players have to complete lines and coveralls on a board that resembles a bingo card, by marking off […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 26th Nov 2020

  What Is Gamification?

  Back in 2017 casino gamification was going to be the next big thing in iGaming, promising players entertainment on a whole different level.  Very little of it is now on offer to UK players though, so what went wrong?  And is gamification a good thing or a bad thing for players? What is gamification? Why […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 12th Nov 2020

  Busted! 13 Fictional Gamblers Who'd Contravene the CAP Code

  UK gambling operators are feeling a bit of pressure at the minute, especially when it comes to marketing. Last year, the Advertising Standards Agency published new guidelines under Section 16 of the CAP Code.  These standards are formulated by the Committee of Advertising Practice, an organisation whose members come from across the advertising industry, and […]

  By Dale Shelabarger
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  Published: 14th Oct 2020

  What Is Bingo Millions?

  Bingo Millions is a game by Mutuel Play that was first introduced at Buzz Bingo in April 2019.  First out of the traps was a 90 ball version playing twice a week and this was followed by an instant win 90 version, two 80 ball versions and two 75 ball versions.  Some of these are […]

  By Sue Dawson
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  Published: 12th Dec 2019

  Opinion Piece: The Trouble With Loot Boxes

  Video game loot boxes have been in the news yet again after being linked to problem gambling last year . This time the children’s commissioner for England wants them classified as gambling and a maximum daily spend limit imposed.  The UK is not the only country with concerns – in Belgium, for instance, video gaming […]

  By Sue Dawson