Welcome to our Articles And Interviews section here at Playing Bingo, collected here you’ll find a wide range of features and interviews to do with the game of bingo in the UK. Covering both the online and land-based game, there’s a wealth of information that will be of use to people interested in the industry. We’ll also be adding more as time goes on, so stay tuned.
In The Articles And Interviews Section
- The 4th Online Bingo Summit (April 2010) – By the 4th Annual Summit bingo has grown, but new challenges are there to be met. Why is online bingo still struggling to breakthrough to the mass market, television and mobile? Visit
- Cheeky Bingo’s Simon Collins Interview (April 2009) – Cheeky Bingo is one of the biggest names in online bingo. Cashcade Director Simon Collins talks about the site, and in particular their adoption of the ‘free bingo model’. Visit
- The 3rd Annual Online Bingo Summit – (July 2008) – In the 3rd summit, discussions get to a granular level, and include ways of understanding the bingo audience, and in particular the often neglected male players. Visit
- Nickie Shute Interview – Bingo Commentator (July 2008) – Nickie Shute is an old hand at both land based and online bingo, and for the past few years has been a prolific writer on the subject of bingo. Get it from the ‘horse’s mouth’ here. Visit
- Stephen Hare Interview – Bingo Manager @ Love Bingo (July 2008) – Stephen Hare, Bingo Manager at Love Bingo, discusses what he aims to achieve with this site, and how he hopes to make it stand out from the crowd. Visit
- Ravi Virpal Interview – Online Bingo Summit Organiser (May 2008) – As organiser, Ravi has got a lot on his plate putting the summit together. He discusses the conference, and online bingo in general. Visit
- Avoid Prize Split Disputes – Use The Bingo Player’s Prize Share Agreement (October 2007) – Ever been in a lottery syndicate and the winner fails to share the winnings? It happens in bingo too. This article looks at a real case, and provides a solution. Visit
- Allen Musa Interview – Bingo Caller (November 2007) – Caller Of The Year winner Alan discusses his participation in the Caller competition, and gives his opinion on the future of the offline bingo industry. Visit
- Robert Willard Interview – Bingo Caller (October 2007) – Welsh bingo caller Robert from Cwmbran has won the Welsh Callers Final, but is yet to pip the National. Here he talks about the competition, and being the caller for the UK’s first bingo millionaires. Visit
- The 2nd Annual Online Bingo Summit (October 2007) – In the second summit the problems of arising mobile technology are addressed, as well as other software considerations such as security, and, there’s lots more.Visit
- Bingo Caller Of The Year 2007 Features (September 2007) – This article links to several local news publications, which gives us a break from the writing, and gives you the chance to see how Callers’ wins are reported in the local press. Visit
- White Listed & Non White Listed Online Bingo Sites & Networks For The Gambling Act 2005 Advertising Ban (August 2007) – This page is for bingo site owners, and looks at the very serious issue of advertising and the law. Visit
- Big Heart Bingo And Charity Partnership Problems (August 2007) – Donating revenue from a bingo site to charity is a noble gesture, but it’s not without its problems. Sue van der Linde explores them in this article. Visit
- Carolyn Downs Interview – Bingo Historian (June 2007) – Dr Carolyn Downs is one of the few academics to have delved into the history of bingo. In this interview she discusses the writing of her book, and what most interested her in her research findings. Visit
- Scott Logan Interview – Creator Of Bingo Port (May 2007) – Scott Logan, creator of Bingoport, knows a few things about online gaming, as he’s been in the industry for years. Here he talks frankly about the launch of his site, and factors that may impact on its success. Visit
- Brett Hyrjak Interview – Bingo Caller Of The Year 2006 (March 2007) – Hailing from the Bognor Regis Butlins Gala Club, Brett talks about his win as Caller Of The Year, and the ‘life of a bingo caller’. Visit]]