According to figures released this week by search engine giant Google, playing bingo over the Internet is becoming increasingly popular across every age group and gender and is the mightiest rival to online poker.
Although virtual poker has long been thought of as the most popular Internet gaming pastime, Google revealed that bingo has rapidly caught up and is now engaged in a race to decide which game is the most dominant.
"Due to the presence of so many bingo operators, competition is becoming more and more intense forcing bingo sites to offer more and more benefits, bingo bonuses and added benefits to ensure loyalty and traffic," read a statement from Google.
"Although bingo has been considered to be a female game in the past, the taboo has diminished as more and more male players are traced in the chat rooms of online bingo halls. The wide offerings and the quality of the service are the main reasons of the increasing popularity."
Another reason for the growing popularity of bingo is the fact that the game is very easy and straightforward to play. Google stated that, unlike poker, online bingo players do not need to wager major amounts of money as cards can be bought for very little.
In addition, it stated that bingo is an online game that can be played while browsing the Internet with attention not mandatory, unlike poker. In the modern game, play is almost automatic, as players are not expected to call out bingo when they've won. All they must do is purchase their cards on time before a session begins.
Finally, the majority of online bingo sites now offer chat rooms with around-the-clock support enabling players to meet, talk and share views on their favourite games.
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Introduction
Bingo is a game in which you choose to wager on randomly-configured bingo card of 15 numbers. Twenty numbered Bingo balls are presented, and your outcome is based on the number of matches that occur between your randomly-configured bingo card and the presented numbers.
To start, select either the same card from the previous proposition (even if he has never played before and a default initial card is displayed), or select a new one to wager on. You do not have the control of picking individual numbers, but rather pick an entire card of randomly-generated numbers by clicking the NEW CARD button. When a new card is displayed, the highlighting of the previous proposition's outcome disappears, and the numbers that are displayed on the new Bingo card are highlighted on the outcome board, as described above. Also, the actual Bingo balls that were displayed in the previous proposition disappear. You can continue to play the same card over and over, or you can choose to change the card by clicking the NEW CARD button again. This allows you to continue to change the card until you see one that you would like to wager on.
After you have selected your Bingo card and have placed your wager, click the PLAY button to initiate the proposition.
The proposition will not be initiated until the PLAY button is clicked, even if the maximum wager amount of 10 has been reached.
If you choose to play again with the same Bingo card and the same bet amount, simply click the PLAY button again. If you do not have sufficient credits to wager the same amount as the previous wager, the PLAY button will not be displayed until the wager has been lowered, or until funds have been deposited.
The playfield paytable lists the awards, if any, for matches of 1 out of 15, to 15 out of 15, based on the current wager amount. This paytable updates dynamically as you increase or decrease your bet.
Amount "Paid" (winnings) for last game. This displays nothing if a game is in progress. During a win (payout), this amount increments from 0 to the amount won on that round.
Amount "BET" for the current game, if a game is in progress. Displays the "LAST BET" amount otherwise.
The New Card button is only available prior to the proposition, not during.
Bet Up and Bet Down
The Bet up and Bet down buttons increase or decrease the player's wager.
These buttons are only available prior to the proposition, not during.
Play
The Play button initiates the proposition. It can be used to bet a new amount and Bingo card, or to re-bet the same bet amount and same card as the previous wager. It is not displayed if the player does not have sufficient credits (as many as the previous wager), unless the wager amount is lowered, or funds are deposited.
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Bingo is a game in which you choose to wager on randomly-configured bingo card of 15 numbers. Twenty numbered Bingo balls are presented, and your outcome is based on the number of matches that occur between your randomly-configured bingo card and the presented numbers.
To start, select either the same card from the previous proposition (even if he has never played before and a default initial card is displayed), or select a new one to wager on. You do not have the control of picking individual numbers, but rather pick an entire card of randomly-generated numbers by clicking the NEW CARD button. When a new card is displayed, the highlighting of the previous proposition's outcome disappears, and the numbers that are displayed on the new Bingo card are highlighted on the outcome board, as described above. Also, the actual Bingo balls that were displayed in the previous proposition disappear. You can continue to play the same card over and over, or you can choose to change the card by clicking the NEW CARD button again. This allows you to continue to change the card until you see one that you would like to wager on.
After you have selected your Bingo card and have placed your wager, click the PLAY button to initiate the proposition.
The proposition will not be initiated until the PLAY button is clicked, even if the maximum wager amount of 10 has been reached.
If you choose to play again with the same Bingo card and the same bet amount, simply click the PLAY button again. If you do not have sufficient credits to wager the same amount as the previous wager, the PLAY button will not be displayed until the wager has been lowered, or until funds have been deposited.
The playfield paytable lists the awards, if any, for matches of 1 out of 15, to 15 out of 15, based on the current wager amount. This paytable updates dynamically as you increase or decrease your bet.
Amount "Paid" (winnings) for last game. This displays nothing if a game is in progress. During a win (payout), this amount increments from 0 to the amount won on that round.
Amount "BET" for the current game, if a game is in progress. Displays the "LAST BET" amount otherwise.
The New Card button is only available prior to the proposition, not during.
Bet Up and Bet Down
The Bet up and Bet down buttons increase or decrease the player's wager.
These buttons are only available prior to the proposition, not during.
Play
The Play button initiates the proposition. It can be used to bet a new amount and Bingo card, or to re-bet the same bet amount and same card as the previous wager. It is not displayed if the player does not have sufficient credits (as many as the previous wager), unless the wager amount is lowered, or funds are deposited.
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GamCare certify 888ladies - 8th December 2008
With online gaming it is difficult to ensure operator morality. There are some associations however that police sites, determining whether or not they are following ethical practices regarding the protection of players.
GamCare is one of these associations and issues certificates to companies it believes to be deserving. The certificate is issued by GamCare, the British National Association for Gambling Care Educational Resources & Training to certain gambling operators.
Today 888.com one of the leading gambling and entertainment companies on the web made the announcement ‘888ladies.com’ has been awarded the GamCare certificate, which reflects 888ladies.com’s good practice and commitment to the protection of players.
888.com has millions of members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an online gaming experience like no other.
The company believes that the certificate has been extended to the bingo arm of its company, in recognition of the fact it shares the same principles with GamCare.
Deeming responsible gaming to be paramount, 888 also encourages practices to avoid problem and underage gambling.
888.com’s main aim is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment.
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GamCare is one of these associations and issues certificates to companies it believes to be deserving. The certificate is issued by GamCare, the British National Association for Gambling Care Educational Resources & Training to certain gambling operators.
Today 888.com one of the leading gambling and entertainment companies on the web made the announcement ‘888ladies.com’ has been awarded the GamCare certificate, which reflects 888ladies.com’s good practice and commitment to the protection of players.
888.com has millions of members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an online gaming experience like no other.
The company believes that the certificate has been extended to the bingo arm of its company, in recognition of the fact it shares the same principles with GamCare.
Deeming responsible gaming to be paramount, 888 also encourages practices to avoid problem and underage gambling.
888.com’s main aim is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment.
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New Look For Online Bingo Site
Leading online gambling operator Paddy Power has announced the debut of a redesigned bingo site at Bingo.PaddyPower.com featuring a new promotions ticker to ensure players always know what is happening.
Launched just in time for Christmas, the new-look site allows players to participate in online bingo games straight from the homepage with no extra clicks required.
Bingo.PaddyPower.com has also had its promotions page redesigned to allow players to get at the promos that interest them quicker and easier.
In addition, the Dublin-based operator revealed that its new-look site now features the latest news alongside information on winners all on the same page in order to keep participants up-to-date. Paddy Power has also included links direct from the main page for participants that want to read about games and promotions or get the latest gossip.
The minimum deposit limit has now been reduced to five pounds with users able to use PayPal in order to make a payment. In addition, Bingo.PaddyPower.com also has a live help facility for those who may have questions that need answering by an actual person.
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Launched just in time for Christmas, the new-look site allows players to participate in online bingo games straight from the homepage with no extra clicks required.
Bingo.PaddyPower.com has also had its promotions page redesigned to allow players to get at the promos that interest them quicker and easier.
In addition, the Dublin-based operator revealed that its new-look site now features the latest news alongside information on winners all on the same page in order to keep participants up-to-date. Paddy Power has also included links direct from the main page for participants that want to read about games and promotions or get the latest gossip.
The minimum deposit limit has now been reduced to five pounds with users able to use PayPal in order to make a payment. In addition, Bingo.PaddyPower.com also has a live help facility for those who may have questions that need answering by an actual person.
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Paddy Power Bingo Hits the Jackpot Again!
DUBLIN, Dec 17, 2008 -Award winning online bingo site, Paddy Power Bingo.com (http://bingo.paddypower.com), has undergone a major revamp and now offers players an even more fun and exciting playing experience.
Since its launch in 2006 Paddy Power Bingo.com has become one of the UK's most popular online bingo sites and now pays out over GBP1million in cash prizes to bingo players each month. Paddy Power Bingo.com also boasts more cash prizes per player than any other online bingo site.
The re-launched website hosts a huge range of clever new features including an all new homepage, intuitive and simple to navigate menus, new account features including a reduced GBP5 minimum deposit and an all new news and community section.
From a design perspective the new look site has dispensed with the traditional Paddy Power green in favour of more "female-friendly" pink and yellow colour palette throughout.
Earlier this year Paddy Power Bingo.com took the prestigious Best New Comer award at this year's Bullet Business Bingo Awards, seeing off tough competitions from several blue-chip contenders.
Paddy Power said, "Our aim for Paddy Power Bingo.com since its original launch in 2006 was to offer players the friendliest and most fun online bingo experience. Our customers have given a unanimous thumbs up and hopefully this latest revamp will add even more enjoyment to the playing."
To celebrate the launch of the all new website, Paddy Power Bingo.com are running a Christmas promotion where they will be giving away four GBP1,000 Shopping Spree prizes during the month of December.
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Since its launch in 2006 Paddy Power Bingo.com has become one of the UK's most popular online bingo sites and now pays out over GBP1million in cash prizes to bingo players each month. Paddy Power Bingo.com also boasts more cash prizes per player than any other online bingo site.
The re-launched website hosts a huge range of clever new features including an all new homepage, intuitive and simple to navigate menus, new account features including a reduced GBP5 minimum deposit and an all new news and community section.
From a design perspective the new look site has dispensed with the traditional Paddy Power green in favour of more "female-friendly" pink and yellow colour palette throughout.
Earlier this year Paddy Power Bingo.com took the prestigious Best New Comer award at this year's Bullet Business Bingo Awards, seeing off tough competitions from several blue-chip contenders.
Paddy Power said, "Our aim for Paddy Power Bingo.com since its original launch in 2006 was to offer players the friendliest and most fun online bingo experience. Our customers have given a unanimous thumbs up and hopefully this latest revamp will add even more enjoyment to the playing."
To celebrate the launch of the all new website, Paddy Power Bingo.com are running a Christmas promotion where they will be giving away four GBP1,000 Shopping Spree prizes during the month of December.
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Your Number's Up: Bingo Arrests - Sky News - 22nd December 2008
Six British tourists have been arrested and nine others released without charge for playing bingo in Turkey, say reports.
The holidaymakers were taking part in a charity fund-raising night when police raided the Pyramid Bar in the popular tourist destination of Altinkum.
The six men and women were questioned for several hours and then each fined £55, it is claimed.
Bingo is against the law in Turkey as it is seen as an unregulated form of gambling.
The raid was the second one in Altinkum in the past 15 months.
In the first one, seven British tourists were fined for playing the banned game.
The latest operation followed complaints that the bar was allowing gambling to take place on its premises.
The Daily Mail told how the arrests have angered regulars as the bingo was part of a charity night to raise money towards the medical expenses of a British woman recovering from cancer.
The event had been arranged by friends of Ruby Myerscough, 60, who moved to the resort from Burnley, the paper said.
Pauline Ellington, who has lived in Altinkum for three years, was quoted as saying: "I hope I don't get a criminal record for playing bingo.
"We have been hauled out of there as if we are common criminals. It is disgusting as the night was for a good cause."
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The holidaymakers were taking part in a charity fund-raising night when police raided the Pyramid Bar in the popular tourist destination of Altinkum.
The six men and women were questioned for several hours and then each fined £55, it is claimed.
Bingo is against the law in Turkey as it is seen as an unregulated form of gambling.
The raid was the second one in Altinkum in the past 15 months.
In the first one, seven British tourists were fined for playing the banned game.
The latest operation followed complaints that the bar was allowing gambling to take place on its premises.
The Daily Mail told how the arrests have angered regulars as the bingo was part of a charity night to raise money towards the medical expenses of a British woman recovering from cancer.
The event had been arranged by friends of Ruby Myerscough, 60, who moved to the resort from Burnley, the paper said.
Pauline Ellington, who has lived in Altinkum for three years, was quoted as saying: "I hope I don't get a criminal record for playing bingo.
"We have been hauled out of there as if we are common criminals. It is disgusting as the night was for a good cause."
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