Internet Bingo Keeps on Growing Despite Recession
Internet Bingo Keeps on Growing Despite Recession
The past few years have not been good ones for the brick and mortar bingo industry in the UK. `The passage of the unpopular national smoking ban and a drastic rise in taxation combined to cause economic turmoil throughout the UK bingo industry. Bingo is now the most highly taxed form of gambling in the [...]
Surprise win at Opera Bingo
A bingo player won more than 5,600 but failed to claim it after leaving early after claiming just 110 in winnings. The woman, who was playing at Workingtons Opera Bingo Hall in Cumbria, hit the national and regional zone prizes, scooping 5,682.88. But she thought she had just won the club prize of 110.16. She only learned [...]
Gala Considers Rescue Plan
It is no secret that land based bingo in the UK is in real trouble financially. The draconian national smoking ban hit bingo clubs hard and then came a rise in taxation. For some reason bingo is taxed at a higher rate than any other form of gaming. For gaming companies that operate internet bingo [...]
UK Licensing Requirements to Affect Internet Bingo
The current UK Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has announced that any offshore gaming website, including internet bingo websites that have or want to establish a customer base in the UK will need to be licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. A consultation period will take place before any new measures are introduced and [...]
Which bingo sites are on Virtue Fusion software?
About Virtue Fusion Virtue Fusion claim to be the largest dedicated online bingo software company in the world. They have a stellar list of the worlds top gambling companies using their bingo software. Virtue Fusion holds an Alderney gaming licence and is in the process of applying for a Maltese licence. Virtue Fusion is run by Alex Haig-Thomas [...]
Wheel Deal Online Bingo Jackpot
Get ready for some online bingo jackpot fun at Bingo Gringo! Each and every Tuesday night at 10:45pm players will have the chance to win fabulous cash prizes between 50 and 300. Cards cost as little as 1 and players can pre-buy their cards to ensure they get in on the guaranteed game action. The [...]
Recent Storm Sends Bingo Players Online
Recent snowstorms in the UK sent millions indoors to escape from the dismal weather. Many of those who were shut in by the weather played online bingo. The Rank Group which is one of the largest bingo providers and gaming firms in the UK reported a surge in internet bingo activity. This is not the [...]
30,000 win for Gala Bingo, Redditch player
A 76 year old regular bingo player scooped over 30,000 when she hit the High 5 Jackpot at the Gala Bingo hall in Birmingham Great Park. Eunice Smith said it was the most she had ever won and she felt wonderful. She told the Redditch Advertiser: I feel wonderful. When I won it I was told that [...]