It almost passed me by, but I just realised that this little old bingo site is 20 years old this month. I don’t know the exact date I launched, but I know it was around October 2005 going by the news stories that featured at the time as the earliest on the captures at Way […]
Category: Opinion Editorial
Is the UK’s Obsession With Bingo Fading?
As we know here at Playing Bingo, the UK’s relationship with bingo has long been the stuff of legend. Bingo halls opened up and down the country during the 20th century, providing communities with vital spaces to catch up with friends, enjoy casual gaming entertainment and hopefully call “Bingo!”. The game quickly became an essential […]
Buzz Bingo Buying Big
Retail Bingo giants Buzz Bingo have been taking some interesting steps recently, having just purchased the biggest bingo hall in Britain – the Merkur club (formerly a Beacon club) at Cricklewood. The huge London club in now part of the Buzz Bingo family. It’s no average bingo hall; it’s a titan of the bingo world, […]
Online Bingo Sites Available to Play in Ireland in 2024
Like the UK, bingo has been a staple in Ireland, with countless bingo halls scattered around the republic. Likewise, the number of people playing online bingo is a large percentage of the game’s audience, with players choosing to play from the comfort of their own home on or on their mobile devices. Why Play Online […]
Staycation Summer Holidays Bingo
Well, it’s that time again, everyone’s off from school, and you’re all getting ready for your Summer holidays. If like many of us, you’re staycationing, then you might want to add bingo to your itinerary. Being a frequent traveller around the UK, I’ve learned a thing or two about finding the perfect bingo spots while […]
National Bingo Day 2023: A Celebration for Everyone
Make a note in your diaries, because Tuesday the 27th of June will be National Bingo Day! Now, as you well know, bingo has a very special place in my heart and something I’ve been involved with for 30+ years now. Not everyone is yet to experience the fun of a bingo club for real, […]
888 To Sell Their Bingo Business
Big news in sales and acquisitions as it’s been announced that gaming giant 888 will be selling their bingo business to concentrate on their core offerings of sports book and casino. The move will see 888 bingo assets, which include Dragonfish and 888 brands such as Wink and 888Ladies being sold to the new buyers […]
tombola Sold To Flutter
News today that the UK’s biggest and best bingo site has been sold. Flutter, the parent company that owns Paddy Power Gaming, has bought the Sunderland based online bingo operator for £402m – read more here. The site’s founder Phil Cronin will be leaving the company when the sale completes, after a life-long career in […]
Cheeky Bingo Now Not So Cheeky
18+ only, terms & conditions apply. Full Ts and Cs are here. Cheeky Bingo has long been a site with its own unique identity, with its emoji like cheeky characters and logo that have been typical of brand since its launch way back in the mists of time (well, 2006 at least). Given the changes […]
Will Your Bingo Club Reopen?
So, it’s been announced by Boris, Bingo Halls can reopen from the 4th of July after the big coronavirus lockdown of past months. However, the big question is, will they? At the moment there’s not a lot of detail out there about what the plans are. With the 4th of July ten days away, we […]
