I just recently read an article which claimed sport betting was the world's most popular type of gambling. I find this somewhat hard to believe given that it is an activity banned in most parts of America! Something like bingo on the other hand is playable in many states (not online though!). So surely that must make bingo more popular!
What do you think?
Monday 29 September 2008
Friday 18 July 2008
86 year old War Veteran mugged for Bingo winnings
I have just been reading today's Sun newspaper and came across the shocking story of a man being mugged for his £1,000 bingo winnings.
Apparently the 86 year old victim was robbed of his winnings just a few moments after leaving his local bingo hall... clearly the hooded mobsters new that people leaving the hall would be carrying big wads of cash.
It raises the question of whether bingo halls should have more security present. I dare say this chap no longer feels safe when going to play bingo, and indeed could have now been put off for the rest of his life. It's just another example of broken britain if you ask me. When a war veteran can't even spend an evening at his local bingo hall without encountering trouble... just what is this country coming to?
Friday 4 July 2008
Bingo hall numbers dropping fast
Playing bingo online remains one of the fastest growing hobbies for bored housewives (or husbands!), but apparently the number of people attending bingo halls is dropping quickly. Not only has online bingo become ever popular, it seems that the impact of the smoking ban is certainly taking affect on the sector.
JP Morgan, a major financial analyst, predicts that this summer could one of the worst for land-based gambling estasblishments since records began.
Clearly, with bingo halls on the way out, now is a good time to jump on the online bingo bandwagon if you haven't already. That said, there are still some huge jackpots up for grabs at the moment, with yet another person winning big last week.
JP Morgan, a major financial analyst, predicts that this summer could one of the worst for land-based gambling estasblishments since records began.
Clearly, with bingo halls on the way out, now is a good time to jump on the online bingo bandwagon if you haven't already. That said, there are still some huge jackpots up for grabs at the moment, with yet another person winning big last week.
ITV's late night bingo show
At the start of June ITV launched a new late-night show allowing viewers to take part in a live bingo game.
The show is hosted by Melinda Messanger and Michael Underwood, the latter being a former childrens TV presenter so this is quite a jump for him! The show allows you to play for free so it's can be entertaining to watch for a short while.
That said, I don't think it can replace the rush and joy of winning money when playing bingo online or at your local bingo hall.
Have you seen the show? What did you think?
The show is hosted by Melinda Messanger and Michael Underwood, the latter being a former childrens TV presenter so this is quite a jump for him! The show allows you to play for free so it's can be entertaining to watch for a short while.
That said, I don't think it can replace the rush and joy of winning money when playing bingo online or at your local bingo hall.
Have you seen the show? What did you think?
Tuesday 29 April 2008
Celebrities call the bingo balls
A new series of charity bingo games kicks off in New York this week. The games will see celebrities calling out the numbers as they are drawn and will have prizes such as Broadway memorabilia.
It's certainly a pretty cool idea, though the list of celebrities currently lined up to call the balls is not exactly A-list. Anything though to continue the rise of bingo back to being popular is great in my opinion. However, the price of $10/$15 entry and $2 per ticket will probably price most people out.
The first event will take place on May 11th.
It's certainly a pretty cool idea, though the list of celebrities currently lined up to call the balls is not exactly A-list. Anything though to continue the rise of bingo back to being popular is great in my opinion. However, the price of $10/$15 entry and $2 per ticket will probably price most people out.
The first event will take place on May 11th.
Tuesday 22 April 2008
Littlewoods Bingo giving away cuddly bears!
I already have waaaaay too many cuddly toys, but who can resist a freebie?
In Littlewoods' latest promotion the online bingo site is giving away stuffed cuddly toys to all players register and make a £20 deposit by April 30. There is a limit of one bear per customer and they will be sent out at the end of the month.
In Littlewoods' latest promotion the online bingo site is giving away stuffed cuddly toys to all players register and make a £20 deposit by April 30. There is a limit of one bear per customer and they will be sent out at the end of the month.Just continue doing what you love - playing online bingo that is - and we'll send you this adorable little bear. Simply deposit and play £20 by 30th April and you'll be cuddling and snuggling until your heart's content. He makes the perfect little bingo companion and who knows, he could just bring you that extra bit of luck.
Bingo more popular than the gym!
Online bingo sites are said to now have more regular users aged 18 to 35 than a gym.
In a survey conducted in Cardiff, some 22% of women in the age group said that they logged onto bingo more often than they visited their gym.
The survey also found that 19% of Cardiff's women would rather go to bingo than go shopping on a Saturday!
Is this a trend you are noticing where you live?
In a survey conducted in Cardiff, some 22% of women in the age group said that they logged onto bingo more often than they visited their gym.
The survey also found that 19% of Cardiff's women would rather go to bingo than go shopping on a Saturday!
Is this a trend you are noticing where you live?
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