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Know the Rules

Who doesn’t love bingo? We’ve all played at one time or another but for those of us who haven’t blotted a bingo card in a good long time, we should reacquaint ourselves with the rules. Oh, and unless otherwise stipulated, online bingo has the same rules as a bingo hall.

The rise in players joining online casinos has increased exponentially over the past few years. If you think that the gambling enthusiasts are interested in trying out slots or table titles, then you need to think once more. These days gaming categories like bingo are also in great demand, thanks to the increase in the number of women playing online. This old-fashioned game is still alive and kicking. It is played and enjoyed by gamblers in North America and the UK. But, the brick and mortar gambling houses have given way to internet casinos.

Whether or not you’ve ever tried your hand at bingo, the game involves luck. And is, therefore, a major draw among recreational and amateur gamblers looking to have a good time. With the evolution of the internet, online bingo platforms are on the rise, with new casinos mushrooming almost every day.

There are no major technical differences between a bingo hall and a casino. The reason for the different nomenclature can be attributed to players in the US, who often term bingo halls as bingo casinos. In reality, however, regular casinos host bingo while bingo casinos host poker, blackjack, video slots, and other games as long as it’s legally allowed.

Gambling is a fun and rewarding activity for adults if done responsibly. Apart from being a source of entertainment, you could also earn from it.  However, one of the downsides of gambling is that it can be addictive.  In most cases, young players and those who lack self-control are more prone to addiction.  That's why the official gambling age for most sites is pegged at 18 years.  

With the ongoing growth of the UK bingo site industry, more and more places to play are appearing seemingly every week. Whilst this is definitely great news for bingo lovers, the glut of new sites does raise some concerns as to the safety and legitimacy of each one. New players are particularly vulnerable to falling for suspect sites and you can find out more about UK bingo sites at www.bingosites.co.uk.

The bingo sector and bingo players’ love for Variety continues to raise important funds for the charity and shows no sign of diminishing: The Bingo Association would like to thank all its members and their customers for their fundraising efforts and support since 2015, bringing the current total of funds raised to over £1.6 million: 2019 saw over £305,000 raised.

The Bingo Association’s new Head of Governance and Compliance, Paul Swindon

The Bingo Association was pleased to announce a new member of its management team at the end of last year, Paul Swindon, who joins Chief Executive Miles Baron and the team from the British Association of

Removers. While not joining immediately from a gambling background, Paul is no stranger to the industry or trade associations.

Bingo Life Interview with Willow Communications’ Steve Barlow

How did 2019 treat Willow Communications and what are the prospects for the company in 2020?