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UK Bingo Sites - What Does That Even Mean?

Up until November 2014, a bingo site that was totally based abroad with NO physical presence in the UK at all could be legal for UK players. This was because of the existence of the “UK Whitelist” which meant that gambling sites regulated in Malta, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Alderney or Antigua & Barbuda were […]
By Sue Dawson
Online Gambling Law Around the World - 2016 Update

This is an updated version of an article originally published in 2013. Many changes have taken place since then, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world. A youthful industry 1994 was an important year in gambling history – offline and online. What happened offline was the introduction of the UK National Lottery which […]
By Sue Dawson
Online Bingo and Safety

Online bingo sites offer a brilliant form of entertainment! But how can you make sure that you, and your money, stay safe while playing? Here are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
By Sue Dawson
How will Brexit affect online bingo?

On 23rd June 2016 a historic referendum took place in which the British people voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union. The repercussions of this decision will be felt over months and years, but what effect, if any, will it have on UK bingo sites? Regulation There is no Europe-wide licensing […]
By Sue Dawson
Children, Gambling and Popular Culture

Are We Raising A Nation Of Problem Gamblers? This article was first published in 2014 and many of the concerns raised have since become far more high profile. In particular, there is now international concern over blurred lines between gambling and video games, and the Gambling Commission has taken action against gambling games and advertisements […]
By Sue Dawson
Bingo Loyalty & VIP Schemes

Most online bingo sites currently have some kind of a rewards scheme for their loyal players, but in practice these vary widely from brilliant to quite frankly rubbish. A good scheme can keep players happy through years of play. For 2022 the future of VIP schemes is in doubt due to fears that they enable […]
By Sue Dawson
A Guide to Progressive Jackpot Slots

Every now and again one hears of someone winning hundreds of thousands or even millions of pounds at an online bingo site and invariably this is NOT from a game of bingo but from a progressive jackpot slot. What is a Progressive Jackpot? Why Some Progressive Jackpots are Much Bigger than Others Why Bet Size […]
By Sue Dawson
2016 - the year in bingo

Back at the end of 2015, we published a list of our ideas about what might be in store at online bingo sites during 2016. Here’s how those predictions actually panned out! More regulatory changes for player protection Crackdown on advertising Omni-channel gaming Linked bingo games No deposit bonuses – a vanishing breed More restrictions […]
By Sue Dawson