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, […]
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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 […]
Buzz Balance – A Single Wallet For Retail And Online
Buzz Bingo have been emailing their members about Buzz Balance, a single wallet solution that allows them to use their funds both online and in their retail clubs. It’s due to launch in the near future, rolling out to clubs in September and October 2020, and is billing itself a secure method to use your […]
Buzz Bingo To Close 26 Clubs
Sad news for retail bingo today as Buzz Bingo announces the closure of 26 of its halls in the wake of the Covid 19 lockdown and restrictions on business. The list of clubs that will not reopen is as follows. Chatham Salford Salisbury Antelope Park Banbury Boston Bournemouth Bridlington Carlisle Chorley Cramlington Derby Foresters Edinburgh […]
How To Organise A Game Of Street Bingo
As lockdown continues, and we’re all missing our trip out to the local bingo hall – but there is still hope. I’ve been seeing groups of people playing bingo in the street as this goes on, it’s becoming a popular way of breaking the quarantine boredom, having a bit of social fun and raising morale. […]
