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 […]
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The End Of The Microgaming Bingo Network
Recent news from the world of online bingo networks comes from Microgaming, who’ve announced the closure of their bingo vertical. Last year they announced the close of their Poker Network, so it’s no surprise the company has decided to follow suit with their bingo offering to concentrate on their core casino and slots business. The […]
Put Your Credit Cards Away…
If you haven’t already noticed, April 2020 marks the end of the Credit Card as a method of funding gambling, both online and on the high street. Thanks to restrictions brought in by the UK’s Gambling Commission, credit cards cannot be used to gamble (except in the case of non-remote lotteries). Well, here’s something you […]
Could Coronavirus Kill Off Your Local Bingo Hall?
As the dangers of Coronavirus (Covid-19) are being sensationally played-out across the media, it’s starting to feel like we’re on the brink of something unprecedented. There are lots of concerns about the dangers posed, lots of fear and panic-buying gripping the public, often misplaced and misinformed. As I write, Italy spends its first days in […]
End Of An Era At Playing Bingo
Things they are a changing around Playing Bingo in coming weeks and months. The first big change is we will be saying goodbye to our resident Bingo Queen Nickie Shute, who finishes working here today. Over the best part of a decade, Nickie has been the voice of PlayingBingo.co.uk, covering developments in the world of […]
Foxy Bingo To Migrate To Cozy Games!
An interesting email landed in our inbox this morning and upon reading it, we were left scratching our heads, perplexed by the choices made by the owners of Foxy Bingo. The email was notification that as of 20th November 2018 888 will no longer operate the brand but instead, Electraworks Ltd will be responsible. A […]
New Question For Online Bingo Registration Form
We recently had call to register a new account at one of the most established brands online today, Bingo Ballroom and whilst doing so, noticed that as part of the registration process there was a new question to be answered. As usual we were required to enter our name, address and date of birth but […]
Rollover Bingo Latest On Cashcade Casualty List
Not so long ago we brought you the news that a few of the Cashcade brands had made the decision to close their virtual doors and at the end of August, they ceased to offer online bingo. Recently we heard of yet another of these sites set to close, and this time it is the […]
Cashcade To Close Popular Brands
Although Cashcade was sold to PartyGaming and then on to GVC Holdings, the popular brands from the company remained open and available to players even when all around them were closing or making significant changes. Sadly this is no longer the case as several of the brands are due to close at the end of […]
Online Gambling Financial Checks
In June 2018 32Red was penalised to the tune of £2 million following an investigation by the Gambling Commission. They were found to have serious failings in their social responsibility and money laundering checks but they weren’t the first company to be slapped with a hefty fine for this reason. £7.8 million was the fine […]
