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2008-09-01T09:01:00.000-04:00

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Gas Prices Got You Down? Try Online Bingo!

2008-08-21T14:51:00.002-04:00

With gas prices around $4.00 a gallon and an economic downturn, many are looking for bargains and inexpensive forms of entertainment. Gas prices have affected us all in various ways. Many are cutting back on travel, vacations, unnecessary purchases, and entertainment. Bingo players are feeling the pinch just like everyone else but online bingo players know a not so well kept secret-the average person can win substantial amounts of money for as little as a 10 cent bingo card!

Online bingo is probably the most popular online game that is played by millions. Since bingo is a pure game of chance every player has an equal chance to win. BingoSuite.com is an established leader in the online bingo industry. For as little as 10 or 25 cents online bingo players have a chance to win jackpots as large as $10,000! Online bingo does not have the overhead of a traditional bingo hall and can offer much larger jackpots and prizes than land based counterparts.

BingoSuite is an established online bingo site offering great games, large jackpots, all for the price of a 5 cent card. BingoSuite games feature a real time caller, auto daubing, and auto play, which can be enabled or disabled by the player according to their preference. Since bingo is a game of pure chance, each player has the same chance to win the sizable jackpots at BingoSuite.

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Obama, McCain, and Online Bingo

2008-08-21T10:31:00.002-04:00

This year’s presidential race is a real cliffhanger. Different polls show both candidates in the lead and it is virtually impossible to call the race at this time. On the right, conservative voters seem unhappy with McCain, and the left is disappointed with many of Obama’s positions on various issues. Many voters are single issue oriented and tend to vote for a candidate based on a single issue that is important to them. Since the passage of the Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 bingo players and gamblers in general have been left in limbo and many of these voters are extremely interested in the candidate’s positions on internet gambling.

While Mr. McCain’s position on sports betting is clear, (he is against it) his position on internet gambling and bingo is not clear. While McCain has a reputation as a maverick within his own party, during this presidential race he may have to pander to right wing religious elements in his party to have a chance of success with these issue voters.

Obama has not taken a clear position on internet gambling either but he is seen as more open to the possibility of regulating and taxing internet gambling. Obama has a reputation as a skilled poker player and has been endorsed by Doyle Brunson, ten time winner of the World Series of Poker. Obama is perceived as being more open to the legalization of online gambling including bingo.

Who do online bingo players prefer? The online bingo portal BingoLingo.com has conducted an informal poll and the results reflect the preferences of online bingo players. In the race between Obama and John McCain 67% prefer Obama while only 17.5% would vote for McCain. These results clearly reflect the views of most of the online gaming community.

Mr. McCain and the GOP in general are perceived by most online bingo players and gamblers in general as unfriendly towards gambling of any sort. There are many Republicans of a libertarian bent who support the legalization of online gambling but they do not comprise a majority in the GOP. The GOP is split between conservatives who stand for smaller government and less government regulation of personal behavior, and social conservatives who seek government intervention into the private lives of citizens.

Since Mr. Obama has a reputation as a relatively skilled poker player he, and the Democratic Party are seen as more sympathetic to the legalization and regulation of online gambling such as bingo and poker. While the BingoLingo poll is not scientific it does reflect what other gaming websites are saying. Many gambling portals and websites have featured articles and posts by Republicans who are going to vote Democratic for the first time based on the online gambling issue.

No matter whom you plan to vote for and no matter what your party affiliation BingoLingo welcomes you as a visitor and participant. Log on to the home page and vote in our poll and while you’re there treat yourself to some free bingo with our fantastic free bingo game—and don’t forget to vote!

Harry’s Bingo is The Bingo For You

2008-08-15T09:45:00.001-04:00

The undefeated champion of chat facility, Harry’s Bingo has specialized in giving out fun-filled choices of chat games and incredibly handsome prizes. This recreational center is marking its ground well in online bingo sites even if, relatively, they are considered young. Now, of course we want to play in sites whose reputation has been built over time but this site is an exception. Recently, it was awarded the fifth place in WhichBingo.co.uk’s ranking of the best bingo sites online.

What’s good about this website is, as a fledgling company in online gaming competition, that it never runs out of ideas in beckoning people to play its many games. Not only it is making so much effort in improving and increasing its number of bingo players each day, but it has also come up with side games that you surely will not miss to play and you will surely play afterwards. Solo/Visa electron, Ukash, Moneybooker and MyCitadel are just some of the chat games that you can fun playing with and earning bucks at the same time. If you ever log in to harrysbingo.co.uk without much thought at first, then you would be thinking more about in succeeding visits. It surely can get into your skin and stay there, and will only fade if you get your fix the next time you pay a visit.

At specific time of the day, they give out prizes or offer promos that can be as affordable as 75pence. And if you are patient enough or know well ahead, you might even be there to play the games for free. Now, that’s a bit of cash without spending anything. Of course, there are the traditional 75- and 90-ball bingo games that you can join in one of its several bingo halls. Seasonal promotions too are a standard, and are getting even better as they come.

The site’s easy and clear instructions, as well as user-friendly navigation, can surely help you enjoy the games more. If you ever want to play in a site that is relatively unknown but is nonetheless equally competitive in its offering, Harrys bingo will surely fill that need.

Hilarious Bingo Jokes at BingoLingo.com

2008-08-05T14:52:00.002-04:00

Almost anything and everything in this world is subject to humor of various sorts and bingo is no exception. Bingo players make fun of themselves and their favorite pastime with jokes, poems, limericks, and situational humor. Bingo is exceptionally popular in the United Kingdom and the UK is a veritable gold mine of bingo jokes and humor. Occasionally some jokes submitted by players in the UK require a translation for their American counterparts because of the differences in dialect.

BingoLingo has searched the web and online libraries in an attempt to have the most complete collection of bingo related jokes and humor to be found on the web. BingoLingo maintains four categories of bingo jokes, two generic categories ‘’more cool bingo jokes’ and ‘even more jokes’, Q and A jokes, Poems and Limericks, and a Bingo Prayer. All these have been gleaned from extensive, time consuming searches.

Bingo players as a whole are a very unique group and much of the humor collected reflects this. Statistics show that about 80% of bingo players are women and consequently a great deal of bingo humor is feminine. Bingo players, whether online or offline, love their game and also love to engage in sometimes self deprecating humor. It is a rare bingo player who does not possess a keen sense of humor.

Most people have a stereotypical image of the typical bingo player but the demographics of bingo defy these stereotypes. Once thought to be the exclusive domain of little old ladies in smoky church basements on is just as likely to find supermodel material in a bingo hall as one is likely to encounter the little old lady stereotype. A few of the jokes collected by BingoLingo reflect this phenomenon, in particular the ‘Bingo Card’ joke which combines bingo and marital infidelity with hilarious results.

The webmaster at BingoLingo is constantly searching for new bingo jokes and BingoLingo encourages readers to send their jokes to: webmaster at BingoLingo.com. In fact BingoLingo is offering players a really awesome t-shirt or a really cool sun visor for the best bingo jokes received. BingoLingo has also just added a brand new state-of-the-art free no download bingo game which can be accessed from the home page at BingoLingo.

As the old saying goes ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and recent medical science has borne this old adage out. People with a keen sense of humor have significantly longer life spans than do their dour counterparts. This could account, in part, for the relatively large number of bingo players of advanced age in great shape mentally and physically. A happy person is more likely to enjoy life and a correlation has been found linking a good sense of humor with longevity. Those who want a good laugh should go to BingoLingo and check out the jokes and don’t forget to play their free bingo game while you’re there.

Yahoo Bingo

2008-08-05T13:04:00.002-04:00

Many people are aware of Yahoo as one of the top search engines, but most are unaware of the numerous games Yahoo provides free of charge. Yahoo provides several free bingo games that rival any games provided by paid bingo sites. Online bingo is a game of pure chance where players attempt to match randomly picked numbers to the numbers on their bingo cards with a 5 X 5 grid. In addition to the traditional diagonal, horizontal, or vertical patterns, other more exotic patterns may be selected. These patterns may be based loosely on letters, or object. When the player matches all the numbers in a particular pattern, bingo is declared.

While most Yahoo games are 75 ball bingo a special 90 ball version is available for players in the UK and Ireland where 90 ball bingo is immensely popular. Players may play up to eight cards at a time increasing the chances of winning. In the UK, and Ireland, players may play for real money while online gambling remains illegal in the US due to the ill advised Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. There is also an Australian version that is free and no prizes are offered.

One Yahoo bingo game available to US players is their version of “Saints and Sinners Bingo”. Saints and Sinner Bingo is more than simply listening to the numbers being called and then marking off the appropriate spot on your Bingo card. In this game, you get to choose your character and you play against some really wacky Bingo players. With Saints and Sinner Bingo, you can win charms along the way, and then use those good luck charms to help you out anytime it looks like you’re not doing so well. Saints and Sinners bingo is a unique form of bingo. First, it is competitive unlike traditional bingo. Second, the only place to play is online. The characters have catchy names and the dialog between characters can be very humorous. You will be playing with other people in 20 cities across the country. This is a very fast paced game and if you're not on your toes you won’t stand a chance. The Yahoo version requires a quick easy download which only takes about three minutes.

For UK, Ireland, and other European Yahoo Bingo players, the selection of games rivals that of many professional online bingo sites. Yahoo bingo games require a download and players have a choice of programs used. In addition to online bingo Yahoo offers online games in several categories including, card games, board games, fantasy sports, emulated arcade games, and word games such as scrabble.

In addition to Yahoo’s bingo games some sites such as BingoLingo offer interested player’s free online bingo. For those new to online bingo these free games are a perfect way to become familiar with the workings of online bingo and other games. Online bingo keeps getting better as time goes by and is worth checking out.

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2008-08-01T12:06:00.001-04:00

72% Play Games Online

2008-07-29T16:21:00.002-04:00

A recent study by Harris Interactive found that 72% of all adults have played a game online. Not sure what types of games are played, but some of the online games must be bingo games.

The study also showed that 50% use social networking sites and 23% use online dating sites.

Where are they playing these games? My guess is mostly at work!

No Shit!!

2008-07-25T12:36:00.002-04:00

Bingo is an ancient game that has evolved over the centuries to the game that most of us know. Bingo has been adapted for a number of purposes sometimes with humorous and entertaining results. There are political bingo games, bingo games based on rock music, games based on lifestyles (hipster bingo) and bingo games involving animals. Two of the most popular bingo games involving animals are, chickenshit bingo, and cow patty bingo.

In the game of chickenshit bingo a space is fenced off and a grid the same as a traditional bingo card is laid out. Chickens are then introduced into the enclosed area and whenever a chicken defecates on a square it is considered as marked much like traditional bingo. Cow patty operates in a similar manner but due to the size of the animals involved the grid area is significantly larger.

Cow patty bingo is very popular in rural America and is used primarily as a fundraising tool for various charitable organizations. Cow patty bingo can be quite unpredictable due to the nature of the animals involved. Recently in Burlington, North Carolina a couple of constipated cows forced the rescheduling of an American Red Cross game of cow patty bingo.

People that enter choose a square and if one of the cows poops in their square they win $1,000! Unfortunately neither cow was cooperative and chose not to poop until they were loaded in the truck for the return trip home. Suzanne Phillips expressed surprise at the non delivery of patties given the fact that cows have four stomachs and usually defecate frequently. Another factor that may have contributed to the non productivity is the cows’ familiarity with humans.

He game has been rescheduled for August 16th, so if you happen to be in the vicinity of Burlington, South Carolina, stop in and check out cow patty bingo. It’s for a good cause!

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Winning In Bingo: The Tips

2008-07-25T10:34:00.001-04:00

A lot of people nowadays enjoy the bingo game. It is a game of chance which has lottery as its “mother.” Some people play the said game just for fun while some really aim to win. The question is: “Is there really a foolproof tip in winning the said game?

Winning in bingo online, according to most people would not really require skills but would require having luck on your side. However, there are a few things you can do in order to increase your chances in bagging the prize.

The first tip that you should remember is to play with only a couple of cards. Playing with a lot of cards would only leave you confused since it would be very hard to keep track if you have a lot. Playing many cards all at once may prevent you from focusing and noticing that you have a winning card on hand.

Another important thing is for you to sign up with sites that allow you to play free bingo if you are a newbie and would like to get the hang of the game more. Sign up with sites that have fees and could give you more jackpot prizes once you find yourself confident enough and have developed some tricks up your sleeve.

Lastly, every time you notice that you are in the losing end, take a break, be calm, and relax. Once you get your hopes up again, play once more. Make sure that you are attentive as well as alert during the course of the game. Strive to learn more about the game and apply what you’ve learned in order for you to win and earn money. Also, you should never forget to have fun and focus at the same time.

A Fantastic Bingo Directory

2008-07-11T12:04:00.001-04:00

WhichBingo, a premiere bingo directory, contain many resources of value to both online and land based bingo players. WhichBingo maintains a database of online bingo websites and reviews. There is also a list of bingo halls in both the US and the UK. WhichBingo also has a list of various bingo organizations and clubs, players’ suppliers, and suppliers of bingo software. Other features include, site of the month, hot picks, a players club, a newsletter, and a large archive of bingo news and articles. New to bingo? WhichBingo offers a beginners guide for those uninitiated to online bingo. Whether you are searching for information on land based or online bingo you are sure to find it on WhichBingo.

Top 100 Reasons to Play Online Bingo

2008-07-08T14:54:00.002-04:00

Here at BingoLingo we asked online bingo players why they love to play online bingo. The response was huge and we got reasons ranging from humorous to whimsical. We even managed to locate the notorious ‘naked bingo player’ who has since switched to online bingo for obvious reasons. (Read the article here) Since women vastly outnumber men in the world of online bingo many of the answers are from a feminine perspective. So without more excess verbiage, here are the top 100 reasons people play online bingo. Enjoy!

1. You can use teeth whitening strips while you play.
2. You can play in your pajamas and bunny slippers
3. You can eat your favorite food without feeling like you must share it.
4. No one will hear you curse when you miss a critical number
5. You may blow bubbles with your bubble gum and no one will know.
6. You can watch re-runs of “Everybody Loves Raymond” while you play.
7. There is no easier way to make a couple bucks (at least!)
8. The camaraderie that develops with “regular” players
9. You do not need to take a shower.
10. The chat rooms can make you laugh your pants off!
11. It’s more fun than taking out the trash.
12. You told that creepy guy at the office you are busy tonight, and you are!
13. You can play your “Journey’s Greatest Hits” album as loudly as you want.
14. No one will complain about your lingering onion breath from lunch.
15. You can smoke a cigarette without going outside!
16. You don’t need to get a babysitter for your kids.
17. You can throw in a load of laundry in between games.
18. You can be at the house in case the repair company said they would be at your house between 3pm and 8pm.
19. You won’t have to fill up your gas tank.
20. You can play in the dark if you want to.
21. You don’t have to wear shoes.
22. When your mother-in-law calls, you can win money while she goes on and on about her latest ailment.
23. You can tell your husband you are on the computer so long because you are paying the bills (which you will be able to do with your jackpot winnings)
24. You never know what interesting people you will meet in the chat rooms.
25. You can still be there to help your kids with their homework while you play.
26. One less night of figuring out “what to wear”.
27. You’ll never miss an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” again.
28. You can polish your nails while you play.
29. You can finally use that Deep Cleansing Mask that your sister gave you for your birthday.
30. You can also apply that Deep Conditioning Treatment to your hair.
31. When you win the jackpot, you can do that silly dance that your friends say makes you look like you had too much coffee.
32. You can talk on the phone the entire time if you like.
33. You can set the thermostat to however cold or warm you want to be.
34. You don’t have to talk to anyone if you don’t feel like it.
35. Your cat can sleep in your lap the whole time.
36. You don’t have to worry about the pouring rain outside.
37. You can eat ice cream right from the container while you play.
38. No one will notice the spinach in your teeth.
39. You won’t need to shovel the driveway to get out.
40. You can play by a nice crackling fire
41. You can blow bubbles with your bubble-gum even if you’re 45.
42. You don’t have to put your contacts in. Just wear your glasses!
43. You can soak your tired aching feet while you play.
44. You could fold laundry while numbers are being called.
47. Its good for insomniacs.
48. You can eat while you play.
49. You can drink while you play.
50. You can take bathroom breaks and not miss anything.
51. You don’t have to mark your own cards.
52. You can listen to any kind of music you want to while playing.
53. The jackpots are bigger.
54. You can make all the noise you want to while playing.
55. You can play while thoroughly intoxicated and no one will know.
56. You don’t have to go out in bad weather
57. Online bingo has a lot of freebies
58. You get the same thrill playing online
59. You can play online bingo on auto pilot
60. You don’t have to spend money on daubers
61. No skill required
62. Bingo is affordable for everyone
63. Bingo is pure luck-no strategy involved
64. You can use the silliest of lucky charms without embarrassment playing online
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65. Online bingo offers unique card patterns
66. There are 1,474,200 possible bingo cards
67. You can play online bingo for free
68. You can play online bingo for money
69. You can play free online bingo for money
70. Bingo is a socially acceptable form of gambling
71. Online bingo sites reward player loyalty
72. You can play 24/7
73. You don’t have to pay $4.00 a gallon for gas to drive to a bingo hall
74. You can play online bingo when YOU feel like it
75. You don’t have to adjust your schedule to play
76. You can chat with people from around the world
77. You can play while totally baked
78. It’s a great way to meet ladies for men who play online bingo
79. You can eat junk food and no one will criticize your choice of cuisine
80. You can eat that same junk food in the sloppiest way and no one will say anything
81. Online bingo works for the benefit of the player due to competition
82. Studies show that playing bingo keeps the mind sharp
83..Online bingo is a great activity for senior citizens
84. You don’t have to shave, shower, or get dressed to play online bingo
85. The number of games online bingo provides is endless
86. You can get a lot of free money with bonuses
87. Online payments are fast and easy
88. You can watch the cool animations on online bingo sites
89. You can play online bingo anywhere with a laptop even at the beach
90. Online bingo has better odds of winning
91. You can sit in your favorite chair.
92. You don’t have to shave or comb your hair
93. You can play naked
94. You can adjust the room temperature to suit yourself
95. You don’t have to breathe other peoples smoke
96. You don’t have to hunt for parking
97. You don’t have to pay for parking
98. It’s easy
99. You can win LOTS of money
100.Last but not least—IT’S A LOT OF FUN!

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2008-07-01T13:26:00.001-04:00

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8 States Without Lotteries

2008-06-30T22:14:00.003-04:00

Despite the fact that lotteries provide a great source of government revenue for state programs, especially education, and a great amount of fun, there are 8 states that currently do not have state lotteries. The states that currently do not have lotteries are: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. It is evident why most of these states continue to resist implementing a state lottery. For example, in Alabama, Mississippi and Utah, there is considerable religious opposition to all gambling. In Nevada, the casino industry opposes the lottery because of the competition it would create. Both Alaska and Hawaii are isolated from other states and therefore need not worry about losing money to nearby states. Lottery supporters in all eight of these states remain hopeful that a state lottery will eventually be put into place. If this happens, these 8 states could not only create their own exciting lotteries, but also participate in multi-state games such as Powerball and Mega Millions.

Alabama

In 1999, a constitutional amendment to allow a State Lottery was defeated in the state of Alabama. Approximately 54% of voters opposed the lottery referendum while 46%, supported it. The total voter turnout was estimated at 50%. There is a strong Christian argument against instating the lottery in the state of Alabama. There has been little talk since 1999 about another state lottery proposal.

Alaska

In 2003 there was a lot of buzz about gambling proposals in the state of Alaska. However, unlike Alabama, Alaska never brought a state lottery proposal to ballot. There has been little talk lately of implementing a state lottery in Alaska.

Arkansas

There is much talk in Arkansas about instating a state lottery. In fact, on April 13th, 2008 Lt. Gov. Bill Halter announced that enough signatures had been collected to put a lottery proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot. The state lottery proposal in Arkansas is described as the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The proceeds of the lottery would be used to fund scholarships and grants to citizens of Arkansas who are enrolled in public and private nonprofit colleges and universities located within the State. In 1996 and 2000, Arkansas voters rejected state lotteries whose proposals also included provisions for casinos. It seems the Arkansas citizens will get another chance to vote on an Arkansas state lottery at the end of this year.

Hawaii

Hawaii also does not have a state lottery. Like Alaska, there has been little talk lately in Hawaii about instating a state lottery. There are few arguments for or against a state lottery in Hawaii. Politicians' main argument against a state lottery centers around the idea that it is unnecessary and is not needed for the education system to thrive.

Mississippi

While Mississippi does have casinos, it does not have a state lottery. In fact, proposals for a state lottery tend to be defeated in Mississippi because they would take away from casino profit. In 1990 a proposal for a state lottery was defeated in Mississippi. Like Alaska and Hawaii, there is little talk lately about the prospect of a state lottery in Mississippi.

Nevada

Like Mississippi, state legislatures have continuously voted down the state lottery proposals because it will interfere with the casino industry. In fact, a proposal for a Nevada state lottery has failed 24 times since 1975, and the people have never gotten the chance to decide. In 2007, on the 25th try, a bill made it through the House of Representatives but it has not been acted on in the senate yet. This bill would allow voters to decide the issue, although the legislature would have to approve the bill again in 2009 before it would appear on the ballot in 2010. There is constant talk in Nevada about implementing a state lottery.

Utah

Utah is the only state that currently does not have a lottery that is not seriously consider implementing a state lottery. Like Mississippi and Alabama, there is widespread religious opposition to gambling. There is little talk lately of putting into place a state lottery in Utah where gambling is completely banned.

Wyoming

Like the preceding seven states, Wyoming does not have a state lottery. For over ten years, lawmakers in Wyoming have been considering a state lottery. A proposed bill was narrowly voted down in 2005 by the Wyoming House of Representatives. In February of 2007 a bill to introduce a state lottery was voted down again by the Wyoming House of Representatives by a vote of 31-27. The talk of a Wyoming state lottery continues and supporters are hopeful that a lottery will soon be put into place.

How You Can Play the Lottery

If you live in any of these non-lottery states and wish to play this or any other state lottery, simply log onto official state lottery websites. These sites explain how to purchase tickets, and often times tickets can be purchased online so you can play most state lotteries from the comfort of your own home. You can also refer to official state websites for custom lottery news. Many sites offer lottery number generators to help make your lottery number picking easier for you. If you would like to purchase your tickets in person, you can also visit a local lottery terminal. No matter how you choose to purchase your tickets, or which tickets you choose to buy, you're bound to have some fun!

Anthony Wayne works in the marketing department of online lottery site Lucky Lotto. He is also editor of the Internet Bingo Blog-a great source of internet bingo information.

Cool Prizes, Cool Contest!

2008-06-24T13:16:00.001-04:00

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Does Online Bingo Spell the End for Traditional Bingo Halls?

2008-06-20T10:07:00.001-04:00

The UK market has always loved to play bingo, this is apparent from the many "bricks and mortar" bingo halls that have been so popular throughout the UK. However, these establishments are under increasing pressure these days, in most part due to the unprecedented rise in popularity of on line bingo games.

Another major factor in the current decline of the old school bingo halls was the recent UK wide smoking ban. Many bingo players felt that they would rather play online bingo in the comforts of their own home, where they could also enjoy a cigarette, than keep going to the local halls. A win for the health of a nation has most certainly be a loss to the bingo operators!

It's a sad truth but the old British past time of going down to the bingo hall is in severe decline. Gala bingo is shutting down many of their smaller and less profitable halls, which is forcing more and more players to play online bingo. Personally I don't ever think land based bingo will be totally lost, I believe it will go through a major

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2008-06-18T20:50:00.000-04:00

Online Bingo TV Ads

2008-06-08T23:08:00.002-04:00

Bingo advertising on television is commonplace in the United Kingdom since the advent of the Gambling Act. Take a look at some of the favorite bingo ads of the Internet Bingo Blog.

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Winnipeg Named Bingo Capitol Of Canada

2008-05-30T11:45:00.003-04:00

Winnipeg Named Bingo Capital of Canada

BingoLingo, an online bingo portal specializing in bingo news and information conducted a study of bingo in Canada that yielded some surprising results. BingoLingo reported that Winnipeg, in central Canada, has more bingo games per capita than major urban centers such as Toronto.

Bingo is a wildly popular game in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In Canada, bingo is almost as popular with Canadians as it is with their British counterparts. From the largest urban areas to the remote north provinces, bingo players congregate in their local bingo halls for a night of fun and, hopefully, profit.

Winnipeg, in Manitoba, easily outperforms Toronto when it comes to bingo halls per capita. In Toronto the ratio of bingo halls to the total population works out to 1 bingo hall per 131,000 residents while Winnipeg has one bingo hall for every 19,000 residents. Obviously the citizens of Winnipeg are fond of bingo. While smoking bans have resulted in a drastic drop in attendance throughout North America, it does not seem to have had such a profound effect in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg is located on the plains in central Canada and is subject to extremes of cold and heat. It is possible that Winnipeg’s long winters account, in part, for the popularity of bingo. No natural barriers stand between Winnipeg and the Arctic and winters are notoriously cold and long. Bingo provides the residents of Winnipeg a chance to get out and socialize during the long winters and avoid “cabin fever.”

Winnipeg is home to a large Roman and Ukrainian Catholic population and the Catholic Church has used bingo as a fundraising tool for decades. According to figures from the Archeparchy of Winnipeg, almost one third of the populations of Winnipeg are Ukrainian Catholics. Since the 1930’s, bingo has been a tradition in parishes all over North America funding a variety of church activities and programs.

Veterans’ organizations have also found bingo a useful fundraising tool. According to the president of the National Association of Fundraising Ticket Manufacturers: “Veterans organizations service clubs, organized charities, volunteer fire departments and schools are the predominant beneficiaries of low-stakes gaming, as they have been for decades.” Programs funded by bingo include help for homeless veterans, care of older veterans, and a wide variety of charitable projects.

The results of the study were surprising. Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto were all outperformed by Winnipeg when it came to bingo halls per capita. No matter what the reasons for the immense popularity of bingo in Winnipeg, BingoLingo is pleased to name Winnipeg the “Bingo capital of Canada.”

Bovine Bingo?

2008-05-28T14:45:00.003-04:00

Today while reading through all the Google alerts for bingo I stumbled upon the term ‘Bovine Bingo’. Naturally I was curious never having heard of this particular variant of the game of bingo. Further reading disclosed that this form of bingo is common in rural areas and is commonly played at county fairs usually for fundraising purposes.

Actually Bovine Bingo is more like a lottery than traditional bingo. The game is played by marking a grid consisting of rectangles in a fairly large enclosed area. The rectangles within the grid are usually numbered and participants in the game purchase chances on the various numbers. A cow is then released into the enclosure. Where the first ‘cowchip’ lands usually determines the winner.

In many rural areas of both the US and Canada this game is received with enthusiasm and is even covered in the local press. A recent edition of the Times, a newspaper from Ottawa Illinois, reads-

“Bovine Bingo winners named

Jessie Ragusa of Streator won $500 in the Lions Club Bovine Bingo contest during the weekend Heritage Days celebration

The contest began after the Clyde Tombaugh mural dedication and lasted eight minutes. Sara Redman provided the cow. Mayor Ray Schmitt determined the coordinates of the winning square.”

While news coverage of Bovine Bingo may seem quaint to urban readers it is a refreshing change from the crime reports and politics as usual that seem to dominate the news today. Bingo and its variants have been an entertainment staple in rural North America for decades. It is nice to know that bingo still entertains small town America.

A Great Bingo Dictionary

2008-05-07T12:31:00.001-04:00

Writing about bingo and online bingo can be very limiting as many who write content for online bingo sites and portals know all too well. Bingo is a very narrow subject and writers can be hard pressed to find interesting original material. Online bingo does offer some interesting opportunities for webmasters to provide original content.

Online bingo chat rooms have developed acronyms and a slang vocabulary peculiar to bingo alone. Land based bingo has also developed a language all its own and first time visitors to bingo halls are often confused be the slang the callers use. In the UK this ‘bingo dialect’ has been elevated to a fine art.

Recently the online bingo portal www.bestbingosites.net published a very interesting collection of bingo sayings, slang, and terminology. This collection of various terms is a must for the novice player especially those planning a visit to a land based bingo hall.

Here is a link to the entire article—enjoy!

http://www.bestbingosites.net/bingo-sayings-lingo-terms-terminology-slang-phrases/

Online Bingo Questions Answered

2008-05-07T12:06:00.001-04:00

Land based bingo halls are closing at an alarming rate both in the UK and the US. One of the main factors cited is the recent passage of smoking bans in both countries. Many of these former patrons are switching to online bingo. Many of these people are new to the online world and are understandably suspicious of online sites. Such concerns as privacy and security rank highly with new online bingo players.

The online bingo portal www.bingoplayeronline.com has an excellent article that answers many of the questions new online bingo players have about the various bingo websites. The article answers the most frequently asked questions new online bingo players have. Questions like; do they accept US players? How secure is the site and where is it licensed? If the site is in another country what currencies do they accept? Will I have to download software? All these questions and more are answered in a complete, easy to understand manner.

This short, easy to read article should answer most questions that those new to the world of online bingo have. Here is the link to the actual article-

http://bingoplayeronline.com/category/16-points-to-consider-when-choosing-online-bingo-sites/

BingoSuite is Back and Better Than Ever!

2008-05-02T10:39:00.002-04:00

BingoSuite, an established online bingo website, has been acquired by the same folks who own and manage BingoHouse. BingoHouse has long been a leader in the online bingo industry and has a loyal following among online bingo fanatics. BingoSuite will be going live on May, 1, 2008 and welcomes both old players and new. Former BingoSuite players will find that any balances they had in their accounts under the previous management are still available. BingoSuite has been providing a five star online bingo experience for eight years.

In recent years online bingo has become immensely popular around the world. Once confined to smoky church basements or bingo halls, bingo has adapted to new technology. When most people think of bingo they conjure up images of little old ladies in a dimly lit, smoky church basement. This stereotype is simply not true by any means. Online bingo players tend to be younger, middle class, female, and tech savvy.

Online bingo has become popular for a variety of reasons. Many players love the fact that they can play bingo from the comfort and privacy of their own homes. Women with children can play bingo to their heart’s content and still keep an eye on the kids. Smokers like the fact that they can play bingo and not be subject to draconian smoking bans.

BingoSuite has long been known to have some of the most generous bonuses in the industry. Players receive a 150% bonus on their first deposit. That means that if $50 is deposited the player will have $150 to play with. BingoSuite offers a 200% bonus for the second deposit and a 250% bonus for a third deposit. BingoSuite is offering the best bonuses in the online bingo industry.

BingoSuite offers daily, weekly, and monthly internet bingo tournaments and players can win big bucks and all for the price of a 10 cent card. Players may also win free Bingo Bucks in BingoSuite’s free online chat games. BingoSuite also features a wide selection of slots. BingoSuite is one of the only, if not the only, online bingo site that offers bonus points on slot games. For those new to online bingo BingoSuite offers free bingo games so new players can hone their skills before playing for real money.

Like a five star hotel, BingoSuite strives for excellence. The new owners want to provide the best online bingo experience possible and are using their years of experience and innovation to achieve just that. BingoSuite, it’s easy, it’s fun, so what are you waiting for?

J Davis is a consultant for the online bingo sites www.BingoSuite.com and www.BingoHouse.com. He is also an editor at www.BingoLingo.com and contributes frequently at www.internetbingoblog.com

Where Have All the Bingo Players Gone?

2008-04-28T12:01:00.002-04:00

A recent New York Times article asks; where did all the bingo players go? The answer to the question is very simple- they are playing online. There are many factors contributing to this phenomenon. One of the main factors that are often cited is the passage of smoking bans. Statistics show that a majority of bingo players enjoy a smoke while playing and smoking bans have sent many players online.

The UK passed a draconian smoking ban which went into effect July, 1, 2006. Almost immediately attendance at local bingo halls declined dramatically. Some estimated a 60% decline in attendance. In the US several states have passed smoking bans with a hodgepodge of various rules and regulations. In the US bingo has long been used as a fundraising device by several charitable organizations. Bingo games in states with smoking bans experienced a rapid loss of players and revenue. Many churches and veterans organizations closed their bingo games. In Youngstown Ohio a parochial school was forced to raise tuition because the parish’s bingo games had subsidized tuition for years.

For many, bingo was affordable, inexpensive entertainment. Left with no place to go many bingo players switched to online bingo. Online bingo can offer jackpots and prizes unheard of in the land based bingo industry. Online bingo players appreciate the fact that they can play from the privacy of their own homes, and yes they can smoke if they choose. Most online bingo websites have chat rooms for those who like to socialize while playing. Many offer special chat games with unique prizes available only to those in the chat room.

Online bingo players may play any time they choose whether it’s at 6 AM or midnight. The trek to the local bingo hall is no longer necessary and with gas hovering at around $4.00 a gallon playing online can save on gas money. Most online bingo sites offer the ability to multi task while playing bingo. A mom can go to a bingo site, log on, play and still watch the kids at the same time.

Who plays bingo? One bingo network cites the following figures of online bingo players by age; 18-34 = 29%, 35-44 = 29%, 45-54 = 28%, 55-64 = 12%, 65+ = 2%. These figures dispel the myth that most bingo players are little old ladies. 85% of all bingo players both online and offline are women. Most advertising for online bingo targets women ages 35 to 54. The three countries with the most bingo players are the US, Japan, and the UK, in that order.

Where did all the bingo players go? They went online and with good reason.

UIGEA-Inevitable Repeal

2008-04-09T14:05:00.002-04:00

Right now congress is holding hearings on UIGEA and is hearing testimony from the banking and financial services industry. UIGEA placed unfunded enforcement responsibilities on the banking industry and a myriad of Byzantine rules and regulations. The regulations, as written, could ensnare the innocent, and seriously interfere with e commerce, one of the fastest growing sectors of the global economy.

The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology heard from the US Treasury, Federal Reserve, the American Bankers Association, Financial Services Roundtable, Wells Fargo and Credit Union National Association, on the difficulties of implementing and enforcing these vague regulations.

Representatives of the banking industry have testified that the implementation of these regulations could seriously disrupt e commerce and consumers could be at risk of having innocent transactions blocked. Luis Gutierrez, Democratic representative from Illinois and chairman of the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy stated, “Consumers will be placed at risk of having lawful transactions blocked,' said Luis Gutierrez, a Democrat Representative from Illinois and Chairman of the Subcommittee. Stated “It is easy to see how these regulations if implemented in their current form could wreak havoc on electronic commerce in the US. The regulations have been widely criticized as being vague and costly for financial institutions to implement. One of the most common complaints is that the proposed rules fail to sufficiently define key terms, leaving financial institutions with significant compliance difficulties. There is a risk that financial institutions would misclassify a payment as illegal and thus be exposed to liability,' said Leigh Williams on behalf of the Financial Services Roundtable. We also believe that 'monitoring of websites' is inappropriate to include in a financial institution's monitoring activity.”

Obviously UIGEA is seriously flawed in its present form. Several industry experts testified to the unenforceability of the act. A representative of the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative said "US banks and credit card companies, along with every other type of US company involved in payment systems, would be forced spend substantial resources to force compliance with a ban on internet gambling that can be easily circumvented by anyone in the US that wants to continue to gamble online."

UIGEA was originally passed to pander to a tiny group of social ‘conservatives’ without much planning and since has had unintended consequences. The act wreaked havoc with gaming stocks on exchanges globally and thousands employed by the industry suddenly found themselves unemployed. Presently many members of congress are lining up behind a bill sponsored by Barney Frank of Massachusetts that would regulate and tax internet gaming.

Isolated pockets of opposition to legalized online gaming remain but are generally confined to isolated anti gambling extremists such as Paul Weyrich and James Dobson. Opponents cite faulty studies and statistics as they try to restrict the freedoms of average Americans. Opponents of legalized gaming conveniently ignore the dishonest way UIGEA was introduced and passed. They also ignore the burden without benefit that the financial industry will suffer under the current regulations.

It should be obvious to all rational members of congress that UIGEA is an idea whose time has passed. The law restricts the freedoms of otherwise law abiding citizens and is bad for business specifically e commerce. Fortunately the momentum seems to be towards regulation not outright prohibition.