http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/frontpage The basic front page view. xx http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/461 Now that we have heard from the Government on their decision to have more high paying slots machines available for bingo clubs, the bingo clubs must be rejoicing from the rooftops. Although the move is not a huge change, it does double the amount of these slot machines for bingo halls and therefore doubles any [...] Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:55:13 -0500 461 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/462 I have just read that the relaxation of the laws Governing the amount of high paying slot machines in British bingo halls might just be the trigger that triggers the break up or sale of the Rank group that operates Mecca Bingo in the UK. I don’t know how this is possible, but am going [...] Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:53:53 -0500 462 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-wink-virals Wink Bingo is another site attracting a lot of industry attention at the moment, and their viral ad campaign is now being heavily circulated via email and shared links, bringing in more interest and players than ever. Only launched in Feb of this year, Wink is proving to be a strong competitor with many players taking up residency there after the sign up period. This viral campaign, which features three elderly ladies in their local bingo hall talking is a massive boon to the site and to the popularity of bingo altogether. Demonstrating how current Internet bingo is and underlining the popularity of the Internet as a subtext this campaign is both clever and amusing.  PR: wait...  I: wait...  L: wait...  LD: wait...  I: wait... wait...  C: wait...  SD: wait...   Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0500 452 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/431 Bingo clubs win on slots THE UK Government says it will relax limits on the number of slot machines allowed in bingo clubs, giving a lift to the industry which has seen a number of clubs close in the wake of new gambling laws. Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said the maximum number of £500 jackpot slot machines allowed in bingo clubs would be raised from four to eight. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:34:00 -0500 431 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/463 Finally we have a decision from the UK Government regarding slot machines in bingo halls. They have handed a much needed lifeline to the industry in a complete U-turn on the amount of ₤500 jackpot slots allowed in bingo halls. Heaven knows there has been enough lobbying for this to take place. I don’t know [...] Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:43:13 -0500 463 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/464 It comes as no surprise to me that Parlay Entertainment has picked up two awards at the Online Bingo Summit recently held in London. They are a leading supplier of online bingo software for both TV and internet solutions. Hardly a week goes by without Parlay Entertainment being in the news, and they were also [...] Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:42:15 -0500 464 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/465 Rumours have been abounding that the Former Gala Bingo Club in Nuneaton was going to be turned into one of the new budget brand Primark stores. Apparently theses rumours have now been squashed and the former bingo hall in Abbey Street is now safe from being turned into a High Street store. Although it has [...] Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:41:04 -0500 465 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/466 The Deluxe Bingo bingo club in Hastings experienced an all new type of visit when a drunk man climbed to the top of the club and was spotted on the canopy at 2am. The police were called by a member of the public who told the police that the man had climbed up by way [...] Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:39:55 -0500 466 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-love-bingo Those of us who enjoy Internet bingo love it so much we spend around £600 million on online bingo tickets a year. These figures are based on the amounts returned to players in jackpots over a year and take into account the 15%-20% an operator will keep for itself. This estimation of the figures has been so far widely accepted although the site admits it's not the whole picture as operators are loath to give out definitive numbers. In the light of this, we thought we'd take a look and see what these figures are and what they mean to our members. Here comes The Sun According to this report, The Sun Bingo has a massive 19% of the online bingo market and Gala Bingo a huge 16%. These are of course two trusted brand names that everyone - even non-players - can recognise and so their success comes as no surprise to those in the industry. It is interesting however that The Sun site, which doesn’t use TV promotion to gain players, leaves behind both Gala and Foxy. Both Foxy and Gala are renowned for their advertising achievements, with Sharon Osbourne being the face of Gala and Foxy sponsoring a TV show. The Sun seems to rely on word of mouth and ads in its paper and on its main site to bring in player numbers, an approach that is certainly paying dividends.   Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 453 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/432 Spanish executive takes the chair The Federation of European Union Bingo Associations (EUBINGO), has appointed Javier Franch Cardona of the Spanish Association to serve as president for two years. The Association comprises several of Europe's bingo associations. Outgoing President, Sir Peter Fry of Great Britain's bingo association assumes the vice presidency and Italo Marcotti of the Italian association Federbingo takes over as secretary. The appointments were announced at EUBINGO's agm in Brussels on 18 June 2008. Cardona is President of the Spanish Association of Bingo Entrepreneurs CEJ, and will serve a two-year term. The agm went on to approve a common position on online gambling and a code of conduct on responsible gambling, and confirmed its commitment to the establishment of a European Social Dialogue table for gambling. The Assembly further agreed on the continuous monitoring of developments in gaming regulation; on engagement in the political process at EU level; a potential gambling Directive and on recruitment of new member associations from other EU member states. “2008-2010 looks set to present the bingo sector with very specific challenges, not least in the form of continued smoking bans, providing for responsible gaming and competition from other forms of gaming – we at EUBINGO look forward to these challenges” said Cardona Established in 2006, EUBINGO represents the professional and social interests of national bingo associations. Members include the Bingo Association of Great Britain, the Spanish Confederation of Organizations of Bingo Games Managers, the Italian Federbingo and the Star Bingo Group of Ireland. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:32:00 -0500 432 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/467 After having waited more than 50 days for a response from the Government regarding the placement of more slot machines in Bingo halls, and the announcement to the British Bingo Association that something would be done about this, apparently we are going to be hearing something on Wednesday. I personally am not going to be [...] Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:03:29 -0500 467 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/468 One of the problems with Bingo games launching on Television is that many people actually cannot receive the satellite channels they are launched on. This is the case with Gala TV on Sky. Not everyone has access to it. In order to make the channel more readily available to UK bingo fans, they have launched [...] Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:01:46 -0500 468 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/469 The Online Bingo Summit recently held at the Royal Gardens Hotel in London has selected the Best Affiliate Programme in the business today. And the winner is “Income Access”. On 17th June 2008 Income Access was awarded as the best bingo affiliate online today. This company has always focused building proactive relationships with its gaming [...] Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:50:07 -0500 469 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/470 The longest surviving marriage in the UK has been attributed to bingo and kisses before bedtime as well as good plain “English Food”. Anita and Frank Milford who recently celebrated their Oak Wedding Anniversary, The Oak anniversary represents 80 years of wedlock! The devoted couple, Frank is 100 and Anita is 99 years old, celebrated [...] Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:46:41 -0500 470 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/433 Bingo - Arkansas Lawmakers To Consider Options Bingo and raffles were viewed as constitutionally banned lotteries - some church and other groups still ran the games - until voters in 2006 approved a constitutional amendment authorizing recognized organizations to conduct the games for charitable purposes. Last year, the state Department of Finance and Administration set a $600,000 annual budget for a new five-person division to monitor bingo operations statewide. The state imposed a 1-cent per bingo game card tax to cover the cost. Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:20:00 -0500 433 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/457 Just a few days ago one of the UK's most popular online bingo software creators, Parlay took their new platform, Parlay 5 for its industry debut at the Third Annual Online Bingo Summit in London. In demonstrating the new software's capacity for international game play Parlay have shown that once again they are breaking new ground for operators and players alike. Throwing down the gauntlet to other platforms, Parlay have incorporated some expansive features in the new version and challenges others to face up to the increasing demand to supplement the huge market in a way as ambitious as this. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 457 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/435 Judah S. Harris of Charmin shows the winning entry in this year's Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest. "Contestants used only toilet paper, glue, and/or tape to create gowns and headpieces with ruffles, faux embroidery, pleats and even lace effects," organizers say in a press release that has garnered lots of attention from the news media. Katrina Chalifoux took home a $1,000 gift card for her creation. photo Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:56:00 -0500 435 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/436 The national bingo game have made the decision to suspend the national bingo caller of the year 2008 competition, citing the difficulties that the bingo industry are facing at the moment. This move is unprecedented since this sought after bingo caller of the year title began back in 1994 by the bingo association, and was subsequently taken over by the national bingo game itself in 1999. Patrick Bowler was the first ever winner of the bingo caller of the year title back in 1994 and Blake Robson won this prestigious title in 2007. UK's National Bingo game made this statement on their website – “It is fully anticipated that the competition will be reinstated in an even more exciting and further reaching format next year and we look forward to re-launching our search for Britain’s premier bingo callers at that time”. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:43:00 -0500 436 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/437 Analysis: Charities’ bingo cut under 6% In the first eight months of legalized bingo in Arkansas, less than 6 percent of the proceeds went to charity. The state Department of Finance and Administration on Friday released to legislators its analysis of charitable bingo finances in Arkansas through March 31. Total bingo proceeds in the state were $10.3 million. “We’re having more people playing than we anticipated,” said state Assistant Revenue Commissioner John Theis. He said the department last year made no prediction aboutthe amount that would go to charity. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:34:00 -0500 437 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/421 The UK’s very own Sky Broadcasting has announced the launch of a new Bingo game on their channel. This interactive game is a new development that is thought to give the game of bingo, already huge in the UK, an even bigger boost. The reason for this is because they can watch telly and play [...] Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:46:43 -0500 421 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/422 Sixty Five year old Joy Ammon of Rushden is the latest in a long line of winners to have a go at the national Bingo prize and she won ₤61 499.15 at the flutters bingo club. She is the third big winner at the club in a short space of time. The other two winners [...] Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:45:44 -0500 422 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/459 Since announcing its launch Bingo Hideout have given ITV's Bingo Night Live a couple of weeks to settle into the new format before reviewing it. We like to be fair at Bingo Hideout and since we believe this new way to play has huge potential and could - with the right audience share - make the move onto prime time telly we have held back. Unlike other sites that were quick to judge and jumped on the slightest failing of the first few shows, we wanted to be able to give this fledgling project a chance. The ITV show Bingo Night Live is hosted by Melinda Messenger and Micheal Underwood and is presented in a glitzy and fresh format, which these presenters suit to a tee. The main concept behind the programme is it's simply an entertaining way to spend time and, since you can play for free, that's a winning format for all players. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:19:18 -0500 459 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-third-annual-online-bingo-summit This year Bingo Hideout was represented at the 3rd Annual Online Bingo Summit and it has to be said it was a truly excellent event, I will be back again next year! It was fantastic to put faces to names, there are so many people that I have had voice and email contact with these last two years but have never met in person. It was great to meet Phil and the team behind Which Bingo, congratulations to them for winning best portal at the first bingo awards ceremony.   Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:25:06 -0500 411 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/423 The online bingo site, Wink Bingo has got one of the most appropriate promotions on offer at the moment. It is a chance to win an eight night holiday for two on board the cruise liner “Miracle” through the Caribbean. But not only that, this cruise is a “Bingo” cruise, and what better way to [...] Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:48:19 -0500 423 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/424 I couldn’t resist adding this little snippet to my blog, I thought it was really nice, and in the wake of the Gala Bingo Club in Swindon being nearly closed down, I thought it was necessary to add, just to reiterate what bingo actually does for the community. I don’t know if you are aware but [...] Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:46:56 -0500 424 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/460 Bingo Hideout is sad to confirm that the 2008 Bingo Caller of the Year Competition has been suspended. Although the National Bingo Games Association has said the competition is to be reinstated as soon as possible in 'an exciting and further-reaching format', this is little consolation to those who were in the running this year. So why has this happened? Sadly this is yet another example of the multitude of changes that are currently rocking the stability of the live bingo world. This suspension has come about as a result of the wider reaching changes in the world of live bingo that we have been discussing at Bingo Hideout recently are having. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:10:35 -0500 460 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/449 Test the love between two people by entering their names below and then calculate their compatibility. No sniplet called lovematch    Did you know…Some online bingo sites take you into an amazing 3D environment. First create your own 3D character. Choose your preferred name and appearance (gender, hair, clothes). Then walk around the virtual bingo hall, decide which game hall you want to play in, look who’s already in there playing and choose which table you’ll sit at. Talk to other players and your words appear as a speech bubble above your character. It’s a different world! Sites offering these great features include; Bingo Liner Geisha Bingo Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:34:42 -0500 449 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/425 A thirty eight year old cleaner is the latest big winner in the National Bingo game; she made a clean sweep of it when she picked up ₤69 000 at the Charles Cross Gala Bingo Club on Sunday. The woman is going to be sharing her winnings with her daughter with whom she plays bingo. [...] Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:32:38 -0500 425 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/426 Mother of two, Tracey Claire, a forty four year old from Sutton Coldfied in Birmingham, wants to be crowned the UK’s National Bingo Caller of the Year. She has been playing bingo for twenty years and has worked at the Stockland Green Gala Bingo for the past seven and she us up against seven male [...] Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:30:25 -0500 426 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/427 It is with great sadness that I write about another bingo hall closure in the UK, this time in Birmingham. Seventeen jobs will be lost with the closure of the Gala Bingo Club in Great Barr, Birmingham when it finally closes its doors to players on the 23rd June 2008, although Gala Coral is going [...] Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:24:21 -0500 427 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/428 Today, the leading bingo software developer, Parlay unveiled the long anticipated Parlay 5 to the online bingo industry in London. The big unveiling was held at the Third Annual Online Bingo Summit being held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington and I have been awaiting this with baited breath. The reason being is that [...] Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:23:09 -0500 428 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-ruby-bingo We've been checking in with Ruby Bingo this week to see what they've got planned for June and the Summer months, and, true to form they have some fab choices of promos and games to keep us all feeling the heat. In fact this download site has so many specials and games on promotion every time we look that it's hard to know where to start, but here goes… First up is our choice of good old-fashioned fun. The return of 99 Pints of Beer on the Wall sees a return to the bingo games of old and reminds us why we love to play bingo in the first place. Back by player demand, this tourney- like chat game means players have to keep an eye on who takes the prize in each game. If they're Out Of Chat at the time of winning, Ruby will put 25p in the Beer Mug. Once 99 OFC wins have been reached, the First In Chat winner on a full house will win £15BPS.   Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 412 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/429 With the race for the National Bingo Caller of the Year Competition hotting up, bingo caller from Sheffield, Roger Hartly is really hoping that his numbers com up at the end of the month when he hits the stage at the bingo calling finals. Who knows if he wins we might just be hearing his [...] Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:38:41 -0500 429 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/430 One Braknell bingo playing pensioner has been watching the results for the Presidential race with perhaps more of a close eye than the rest of us. This person happens to be the Stepmom of Barak Obama. That is right, she lives in the UK and as her famous stepson gets closer to the Whitehouse, she [...] Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:35:55 -0500 430 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/438 Play bingo at BingoSAFE approved sites. Big bucks drew kid hacker into cyber crime "His knowledge of the codes and payment gateways is as good as that of a professional hacker," said a senior crime branch official who has been interrogating this teenager picked up from Mulund in Mumbai, involved in an online payment scam on eBay. Three other persons who were arrested in Ahmedabad for their involvement in the scam are in police custody. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:51:00 -0500 438 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-dream-bingo This week, we've been checking up on Dream Bingo to see how the summer heat is getting to them.... Dream Bingo has come up with another fab tourney this month to help its regular players realise their dreams. Simply play in any game and you'll be entered into the Midsummer Night's Dream tourney where every £10 deposited is an entry into the grand draw. Play until the end of June to be in with a chance of winning your choice of the £1,000 Red Letter Day voucher. Letting its players choose their prizes is a cool way to reward roomies by anyone's estimation; this simple tourney shows how innovative this site can be and why it's one of our favourites. Look into my Isis As famous for their cool slot promotions as their bingo tourneys, Dream Bingo have a celebration of their latest two slot games Isis and Bingo Bango Boom in June. Players who wager a minimum of £10 on either of these games will enter into the prize draw at the end of the month where the first prize is a massive £250!   Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 413 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/414 With the issue of fair games featuring in our forum this week, we’ve been investigating what measures online bingo sites have in place to make sure players get a fair game every time. A game of chance? Unlike in a game of live bingo, online bingo players are not able to see the numbers being drawn and have to trust in the site’s bingo software to run smoothly and fairly. There are numerous was in which your favourite site can ensure that all players get an equal chance to win including the use of random number generators. These are used for most online gambling games and provide the unpredictability that games such as online bingo rely on. Unlike betting on a horse, where a number of factors can influence the outcome of a race, playing a game of online bingo is entirely a game of chance and depends – unpredictability is an essential part of the fun. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 414 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-profits-drop Bingo profits drop sharply Bingo profits drop sharply The Cyprus Shriners used to measure their bingo profits in thousands of dollars. Every night would bring in upwards of $4,000 for the Shriners hospitals. Now they’re lucky to net $1,000 — and more often than not, they lose money, local fundraiser David Gonyea said. “I think it’s getting marginal at this time,” he said as he surveyed a crowd of about 200 bingo players at the Bingo Palace on Thursday night. “We have few options. There are limited ways we can make money. But we may have to stop doing this.” Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:51:00 -0500 392 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/415 This week we've written a follow up to the Bingo Hideout forum thread about negative reviews for online sites. We have been looking at whether bad reviews are generally from players whose noses have been put out of joint by not winning who now want something for nothing. As suggested by Bingo Hideout Member Mellymoo we have also looked into the uses of joining the Bingo Players’ Union. The benefits Signing up with the Bingo Players’ Union boasts the benefits of providing a space where players can engage with the bingo industry to iron out the rough spots in play and suggest sites that are recommended as safe. Based in America, this site welcomes players from across the online bingo universe and is conversant with most languages. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 415 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-jetset As part of the Bingo Hideout commitment to keeping our members on top of all the best of online bingo we've taken a look at the best promos for June on our highest rated sites this week. In order to make sure you get the most from your game, we compile these promo overviews regularly and include site offers that run outside of monthly tourneys, so you can still play for the best prizes at a later date if you're not already a member. Join the Bingo Jetset So, first up, we've had a butchers at Bingo Jetset and we like what we see! They currently have the chance to win a 42' screen telly every Thursday at 9.45pm so you'll have plenty to feast your eyes on, no matter when you choose to sign up. Sign up to this site's Weekend Gazette and stay on top of the fab prizes they offer every weekend so you can enjoy more than a monthly thrill with the high-flying Jetset.   Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 416 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-888-ladies There's loads going on at 888 Ladies this June, including a contingency plan to surprise your man by joining in with all the football mayhem this month. 888 Ladies have taken the sensible notion of “if you can't beat ‘em, join ‘em” to the Euro Championship and are encouraging their players to do the same - after all who needs to be a footie widow, when you can get away with a few extra bingo games with your brownie points? A day at the races Better still there are lots of fantastic promos going on too including a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to Ascot. This cool prize not only gives you the perfect excuse to show off your best outfit in front of Celebs and Royalty but it’s also a reason to buy a new hat to complete the look. With all the football support you will have given to your other half by the time this prize comes round, there's no way he could refuse to accompany you round the shops. And since you'll be spending your £200 gift voucher, he'll have even less reason to complain.   Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 417 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-foxy-jackpots June sees Foxy's third birthday celebrations in full swing and with the chance to win a Fiat Punto or a Caribbean Cruise, there's everything for loyal roomies to play for. One of our favourite community-orientated sites, Foxy has made a landmark decision on its birthday, which should have a positive affect on all of its loyal players. The choice to cease vying for new players in the ever increasing 'sign-up wars' is an example we hope other sites will follow - and soon. Short term perks, long-term losses Sign-up bonuses to online bingo sites have become the equivalent of the enticing 6-month interest free choice on a new credit card. Inevitably with the ever-increasing flood of sign-up bonuses on offer after the time is up (or in the case of online bingo sites after the free cards are played) people move on to the next freebie offer. All of which does nothing for player retention numbers. More annoyingly for loyal players free games used momentarily by passers-by can mean the huge jackpots can be swiped by someone who is never heard from again, while roomies wait for PJP's to build up again.   Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:33:26 -0500 418 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-footie-blues No matter whether you prefer playing online bingo games or slots we've something for everyone in our monthly round up for June. Let's kick off with one of our favourite ways to play this month over at Game Village Bingo . This tourney is so easy to join in; players simply play either Dingo or SuperGems for points to win some amazing prizes. With choices of a Nintendo DS Lite, a Bouncy Castle for a summer the kids will never forget, £50 of Body Shop vouchers so you can pamper yourself (and any of your mates that deserve it) and a gorgeous picnic hamper to make going out easy and fun, it's an easy way to win the treats that you deserve. If slots get you spinning with excitement why not visit Bingo Liner? There's a huge £150 prize up for grabs every weekend at Bingo Liner and all you have to do to be in this tourney is wager on your favourite slot or poker game. With massively popular games like Fruit Frenzy and Super Sevens all in the game, there's every reason to give this tourney a whirl.   Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 419 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-moon-bingo Moon Bingo is another brilliant site hosted by Cassava Enterprises, and as such offers all the amazing bonuses and promotions you have come to expect from an industry leader including a £1 million coverall every Friday -minimum payout £2,000 - and daily progressive jackpots to rival even the biggest names around. Over the moon with bonus fun This fun site offers 10 free cards to new players as well as a massive 100% cash match and then a further 50% on other deposits, so you can see from the outset why the new face of this operator is a massive hit with our members. Registration not only earns you all these brilliant bonuses but also immediately qualifies you to be part of the ongoing loyalty scheme. With 1,000 bonus points to start you off, you can boost your points further with a massive 5000 points for every friend you refer and a further 10 points for every £1 you spend on online bingo games.   Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 420 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/381 It is really hard for me to believe that Mrs. Colleen Rooney (to be) hosted a Bingo game for one of her hen nights, but bingo it was for her and her girlfriends, then a cocktail party and a night club afterwards. This bingo party was not the only hen party for this soon to [...] Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:37:21 -0500 381 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/382 Bingo Palace together with Parlay Entertainment has been given the go ahead for their Alderney license application. We regularly talk about parlay Entertainment and so we should, they are after all the leading supplier of bingo software in the world today. Parlay entertainment powers more online bingo sites than any other operator. Just bearing this [...] Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:36:28 -0500 382 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/383 British Bingo and gaming giant, Ladbrokes are presently embroiled in a legal action brought against them by Svenske Spel, the State run gambling monopoly. 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Effects of the non-negotiable taxes on bingo and increases in petrol after the blow of the smoking ban shouldn't be underestimated, and with the increasing availability of bingo through various new media the game is undergoing change that is unprecedented in its history since its last historical resurgence in the UK during the Second World War.   Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 376 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/389 Parlay Entertainment, the world’s leading developer who dominates the licensing of Internet bingo markets, particularly in regulated jurisdictions such as the UK and Europe, always fascinates me. 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As one of our members’ favourite sites, the CMs at Bingo Liner are always hugely popular and are recognised across the board to be some of the best online at the moment, but what is the factor that marks the difference between a good CM and a brilliant one who moves players enough to vote for their performance in their room?   Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0500 377 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-bingo-day This fab site does exactly what it says in the strapline and with the Elvis caricature always on hand to watch the scores day or night, he makes sure the site truly does Rock Around the Clock! Yankee doodle dandy As an American-based download site, most of the games are 75-ball lead though there are 90-ball options on offer too. All the currency is dealt with in dollars so make sure you're aware of the exchange rate while playing on this site. Bingo Day have dreamt up many extras to keep UK player interest in the shorter games, such as the poker bingo games in the 75-ball halls. For example, there are many ways to win in their innovative sidegame Poker Bingo. This game is the perfect combination of two of the most popular games around, and follows the same rules as in most poker games. Players are rewarded the higher the hand they get so in this game, 5 of a kind is a great hand and can win you $9 and a royal straight flush will earn you an extra $10 into your bingo fund!   Thu, 29 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 379 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-jackpots With Gala bingo shares having risen recently for the first time in a long time, the Gala Bingo company still seem to be reviewing their position on the live bingo stage and their latest shock announcement seems to be a manoeuvring of their stance to reduce outlay without losing their big name. A surefire sign of how live bingo is currently changing and is about to change irrevocably Gala has announced its intention to withdraw from the national game. This means the game that was launched in 1986 to strengthen the popularity and position of the live game is now weakened by roughly a third of its strength. Gala have stated that in addition to focusing on an extended two-page High 5 game they will now be able to focus further on their own national game which they hope will still bring in sizeable jackpots for their players. Come and Play!!!!   Wed, 28 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 380 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/free-bingo-news-safe-playing online bingo news, free online bingo tournaments, Bingo Player Network, free online bingo tournament Why can't someone provide a safe, fun place to play bingo? Fortunately there is a solution! Something new and unique in the online bingo world has arrived. Enter the Bingo Club. A non-gambling, membership bingo site where players talk about the nice prizes they are trading their points in for. Real prizes are won like, diamonds, high tech gadgets, TVs, cups, hats and pens. A Bingo Club is a membership site, and the small monthly dues gets you into endless 24/7 bingo play with an active fun social chat room, because there is 24/7 monitors and chat games! The chat room envy is gone, because everyone plays the same amount of cards, an equal chance of winning. The prize grows when more players play in the game which makes it the more the merrier! A Bingo Club is subscription site that helps players leave behind the gambler in themselves by limiting their bingo budget to a fixed amount. The fee is considerably smaller than the money you would spend at a pay site or for at a single night at local bingo hall. Then there are the tournaments, parties, auctions. lotteries and other social events (at no addition fee) that comes with the club! Bingo lovers heaven! Fri, 23 May 2008 13:30:00 -0500 375 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/winner-shares-friends-free-bingo-news Sixty seven year old Ann Davison from West Rainton regularly plays at the Gala bingo club in Galleries Leisure Park, Washington with husband Joe and another couple, Nancy and Peter Stehenson, they have been playing together for many years. She recently won more than ₤61 000 and will be sharing he money with the Stephenson couple even though they were not with them on the night of her big win. Ann, who used to be a telephonist says that they have always shared what they win playing bingo. She won ₤10 00 at the gala club last years and shared that with them too. When she won the Stephensons were having a family barbeque to celebrate Peter’s 60th birthday and couldn’t play bingo, so Ann and Joe gate-crashed the birthday party to tell them the good news, she says that they were as happy and excited as she and her husband were. The lucky bingo players have a very big family, two daughters and three sons as well as twelve grandchildren, they are both retired from a fire protection business, and are really delighted to have some extra money in the bank to boost their pension.   Check out the latest Free Bingo News at Greg Gator Free Bingo News and if you want to play right away register now at Wink Bingo or at Game Village the fastest growing social gamming network in the UK. Fri, 23 May 2008 11:19:47 -0500 358 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/budget-fun-free-bingo-news Whether you're looking to save for your summer holiday or just want a little more put aside for Christmas it's sensible to draw up a strategy of how much you want to spend on a monthly basis on your online bingo games rather than hoping against hope that a big win will sort out your finances. Most sites ask you upon registration what your estimated expenditure will be so they can monitor any potential problem players before things get out of hand but if you've changed your initial amount, a simple call or email to the admin should help you re-arrange your set amount. The best way to budget for your game is to consider how much you can spare after your standard monthly outgoings. Once you have a fixed amount in mind, you can assess which site will best help you stay within this limit.   Check out the latest Free Bingo News at Greg Gator Free Bingo News and if you want to play right away register now at Wink Bingo or at Game Village the fastest growing social gamming network in the UK.   Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 348 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/players-meet-social-network-free-bingo-news In terms of making the most of player friendships, sites such as Game Village Bingo and Foxy seem to have taken the initiative to get players together and arrange mass meets so that their roomies can get to know each other a little better. Others seem to be a little behind on an idea which we think underpins the nature of the social side of online bingo - the side that is more exciting than tourneys or LPs could ever be. Meeting like-minded players for a day of laughs can only strengthen the community hosted through any site, so why wait for your chosen site to get on board? Arranging a meeting of people from your local area (especially if you live in a city) is easy if you have a message board on site; you need not give your address, just arrange a time and a date and most roomies will be happy to come along.   Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 349 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/chat-live-free-bingo-news Since the sociable side of online bingo is its biggest draw and in our opinion its best feature, this week we have been taking a look at how different sites choose to invest in its players and their overall social experience. Every site is different with the features varying according to what the players want from the site and the money invested in the site itself. For example, some sites do not appear to have a community outside of basic live chat, whereas others such as Think Bingo and Foxy have developed a multitude of ways to you to communicate with fellow roomies.   Check out the latest Free Bingo News at Greg Gator Free Bingo News and if you want to play right away register now at Wink Bingo or at Game Village the fastest growing social gamming network in the UK. Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 351 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/pay-play-free-bingo-news Finding the right payment method to manage your bingo games online can prove to be the turning point in choosing to play for the first time or helping you to manage your monthly outgoings. Most of the bigger sites offer a good range of payment options, so that no matter whether you're nervous of paying online using your bank details, or haven't got access to a bank card you can still enjoy the world of online bingo along with all your roomie mates. The most popular methods of payment include the simple use of your debit card, Neteller, Ukash and transfer services. Sites such as Mecca offer the use of most credit cards as well as a range of other services like Neteller, whereas other sites such as Jackpot City do not offer services outside of card payments, so it's important to check which services are supported before you start the sign up process.   Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 350 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/wink-bingo-free-bingo-news All of the bingo news feeds and portals have been buzzing with all the latest from Wink Bingo this week in light of yet another massive £10,000 win! Well done to Fairywings who walked away with the huge prize on the 10th May! The lucky players at Wink know their site is fab due to the rate of huge wins being paid out and the promise of more to come every month. 10K every month Wink Bingo offers this brilliant prize every month and there are even free cards to play with in this huge game once you've made your first deposit. The guaranteed jackpot is held on the 10th of every month at 10pm in the 10K club in the 75-ball session, so they've even made it as easy as possible to remember when to join in! Thu, 22 May 2008 10:58:03 -0500 352 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/funny-attractions-free-bingo-news Unquestionably the craze for bingo playing is most visible in U.K. going by the figures and statistics released every year end. As of now the bingo playing population has already crossed 3 millions, both online and offline. The lure by the online bingo sites is amazing, owing to the unique advantages it has over its offline counterpart. Exclusive privacy, anytime playing possibility, no physical commuting, going to any country bingo site in seconds by the click of the mouse and withdrawing at any time without waiting for the ongoing calling to end etc. make online bingo playing an excellent option. But if the latest news of Yorkshire ladies preferring bingo to having sex with their partners is any indication, one can not but stifle the mouth opening in amazement. The revelation comes through a press report of a survey conducted by a bingo site, purportedly with only ladies polling. The survey says that more than 30,000 ladies play online bingo in Yorkshire; annually they win a prize money of £18 million; and to crest them all it says the Yorkshire ladies log on to their PCs to play online bingo every week more number of times than they have sex with their husbands. As a tail piece the survey also boasts that these ladies forego their Saturday afternoon shopping for playing bingo online during that time. The questions nagging in one’s mind about the authenticity of the survey results notwithstanding, the essence of the news is, online bingo playing has supreme popularity among the fans in U.K., running over millions and the gambling bingo industry can rest assured of its growth for sure. Thu, 22 May 2008 03:25:32 -0500 359 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/bingo-halls-free-bingo-news The popularity of Bingo Halls in U.K. ever since they were started in 1960, consequent to the mania crossing the Atlantic, following tremendous success in U.S.A., is well known. People found the new arrival as an enjoyable pastime from every angle and thronged Bingo Halls. The promoters were immensely satisfied and the fever caught up to demolish the old and worn-out cinema theatres of the 40s and 50s to convert them into enchanting Bingo Halls exclusively for playing Bingo games. The side attractions continued unabated to sustain the competition to lure Bingo players. The social gatherings to chit-chat with friends, neighbors and new faces notwithstanding, additions of gambling machines, roulette, slots and fruit machines of all kinds were necessitated to keep the crowd engaged. The Bingo players found them handy during intervals between plays. Both the promoters and players were benefitted by these machines. Then online Bingo came in 2003 and many feared that the exclusive Bingo Halls can not stand the competition and wither away slowly. Surprisingly they were proved wrong, the reason being both offline Bingo and online Bingo playing games are distinct from each other. Each having their own advantages, crossing borders by Bingo lovers did not happen. Bingo halls continue to maintain their charm in crowd pulling even today, after 5 long years of competition between the two. The threat of banning additional jackpot playing machines and curtailing the limits beyond £500 was looming large. This has also been blown to the wind by the Gambling Minister’s utterances lately, explaining the government’s plan to enlarge the limits. The U.K. Gambling Industry can really rejoice on this Good News!   Check out the latest Free Bingo News at Greg Gator Free Bingo News and if you want to play right away register now at Wink Bingo or at Game Village the fastest growing social gamming network in the UK. Thu, 22 May 2008 03:23:17 -0500 360 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/365 I made a raw coconut-ginger-carrot salad from a cooked vegie recipe and it was toooo onion-y.So I blended it in a blender and used it as a dressing on avocado. YUM! Only it looks like orange baby poo! 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There are the rhyming pairs: Pick and Mix – 26, Man Alive – 5, Made in Heaven - 67 And the significant age numbers: Dancing Queen – 17, Key to the Door – 21 The unimaginative: Four and Seven – 47 The mathematical: Six dozen – 72 From the sublime: One more time - 79 To the ridiculous: Dirty Gertie - 30 And the simply inexplicable: More than Eleven – 37, Was she worth it – 56 (apparently the cost of a wedding license in the old days). In recent years, some attempts have been made to modernize the bingo calls, for example J-Lo’s bum: 71 was tried, but didn’t stick.     Check out the latest Free Bingo News at Greg Gator Free Bingo News and if you want to play right away register now at Wink Bingo or at Game Village the fastest growing social gamming network in the UK. Tue, 20 May 2008 13:03:00 -0500 343 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/node/367 Casino Player Network, free online casino game,internet casino gaming What Should You Know? 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This week then we've prepared a run down of the best ways to make your game play pay. Gold – always believe it Clearly, one of the best ways to reap the rewards of loyal play is to sign up to a site that offers a loyalty scheme. Some sites offer rewards at such a high cost, most of us can only dream of reaching the elite status they offer. The reality is that for most players, online bingo is a fun hobby and doesn't involve a huge expenditure every month. In some cases aiming for gold status is an impossible achievement. After all, playing within a set budget is the best way to manage your game play and if you're keeping up your loyal commitment to any site, why not get the best returns you can for that devotion? Sat, 17 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 370 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/foxy-loses-free-bingo-news Last week there was a reported glitch in the Foxy software that caused a huge overpayment of £50,000 in a simple £500 coverall game. This would have been an excellent turn up for the player in question and although Foxy were kind enough to honour this mistake, it is a rare and unusual event in online bingo. Foxy are currently using software by 888 Holdings. The different software platforms available on big brand sites such as Foxy offer a range of choices in play and interactivity and with more money than ever being invested in new platforms such as Playtech and Leapfrog, the levels of interaction you can get from a site are always expanding.   Check out the latest Free Bingo News at Greg Gator Free Bingo News and if you want to play right away register now at Wink Bingo or at Game Village the fastest growing social gamming network in the UK.   Fri, 16 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 354 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/pontypool-pensioner-win-free-bingo-news 2008 is proving to be a very lucky year for a seventy-seven year old pensioner, her first win cam in January, when she won £1,000, then a few months later she caught the big fish, she won more than £26,000 while playing bingo at her local Mecca Bingo Club in Monmouth Walk, Cwmbran. 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Seven and nine, seventy-nine ... All the sevens, seventy-seven!' The voice belongs to Dawn Milton, 'caller' for the past eight years at the Harlow Bingo Club in Essex. Blonde and boisterous, these days she is also agitated and apprehensive. Nearly 100 bingo clubs around Britain have shut their doors in the past three years - more than a dozen since the start of this year. Milton can't help worrying how the trend will affect even Harlow, one of the most successful clubs. It is not just a business, she insists, but provides a 'safe, sociable night out' for its thousands of members. More than three million people across the country regularly play bingo, a pastime with its roots in the tombola fund-raisers of nearly a century ago. But the major commercial chains such as Gala and Rank's Mecca bingo have seen their profits slashed by political and economic constraints - with little sign until recently that the industry's cries for help are being heard in Whitehall. 'The smoking ban hit us badly,' says Milton, 'particularly when the cold weather set in last winter.' But the industry bosses' main gripe is that, alone among gaming businesses, bingo faces 'double taxation' - the gambling profits' levy as well as VAT. And under the government's new gambling legislation, bingo halls have also had to cut back drastically on the number of their profitable £500 jackpot machines. While small crowds clustered around the few remaining machines last Sunday evening, the key attraction was still in the main hall, as Milton called out the bingo numbers, the nearly 900 players hunched over their booklets ticked off hits with felt-tip markers, winners shouted in excitement and near-winners gasped as she moved on to the next line. 'Yes, it's partly about winning money,' Milton said. 'But it's more than that. We're the only club for miles around, and for some of our regular members it is also being part of a community.' A group of women in their thirties agreed. 'It's a night out,' one remarked. 'If this place closed, it would be terrible. There's nowhere else we could go out together on a Sunday night.' A study by the Henley Centre research group, commissioned last year by the Bingo Association to chart the effects of the closure of bingo clubs in Scotland and the Midlands, found that particularly among older women whose small local clubs had closed there was a major 'social' effect. 'For regular members, going out to bingo is the primary, and sometimes only, leisure activity out of the house,' it concluded. 'While money is a key trigger to begin playing and remains an important motivation, the drive to play bingo regularly is largely orientated around a need for social interaction and belonging.' The leading academic expert on bingo, Dr Carolyn Downs of Manchester Metropolitan University, is sceptical about 'overstating' its social role. But she agrees that as a 'regular' activity, particularly among older women, 'it is a place where they can meet their friends, and in those settings bingo perhaps plays a very different role'. Sustaining that social lifeline amid the club closures has suddenly landed the government with a new headache after the backbench rebellion over abolition of the 10p tax rate - underscored by the Conservative capture of Harlow amid the Labour meltdown in local elections. Though pundits called the Tory victory a shock result, anyone who had taken the political temperature at the previous Sunday's bingo night in Harlow would have seen it coming. The 10p tax 'betrayal' was the main complaint, but for many members - in a town whose council the Tories failed to win even under Thatcher- it was seen as part of a pattern of assaults alongside the smoking ban and the perceived lack of support for their bingo club. On the eve of the elections, the Sports Minister, Gerry Sutcliffe, hinted in a speech to the Bingo Association's annual meeting at a possible loosening on the number of £500 jackpot machines to shore up bingo clubs' finances. Sun, 11 May 2008 04:31:00 -0500 319 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/sidegame_free_bingo_news Sidegames are all the rage on the big sites at the moment with massive investments being made in familiar formats to keep players interested. We take a look here at the choice of sidegame suites available from the two of the biggest names, Mecca and Gala , to see what they offer players aside from distraction and additional chances to win. Looking into what is available we came across a strange coincidence; both sites offer games using the Monopoly, Cluedo and Deal Or No Deal brands. With most players already familiar with the rules of these games, there's little chance of getting stuck - which of course is part of their huge appeal. Players can sometimes be reticent to play unfamiliar games without fully understanding the rules and pay tables, so introducing brands in accessible formats such as these is a safe bet for all. Sidegames at Gala There are differences in how each of the games are set out of course, with Gala offering their players a huge range of sidegames aside from these games including their latest slots: the Siren’s Treasure and the exciting Pharaoh’s Treasure. Gala has invested in the massive Megajackpot Monopoly game, which features two extra bonus rounds. This familiar board game has loads of cool features to keep you on board, including the largest jackpot Gala has offered of £1,500,000! In addition to this fab five-reel slot, there are also further developments on this theme to be found in the form of Monopoly Here and Now. This 20-line slot also has its own bonus round and massive payouts, so if you've always fancied yourself as a property tycoon, get betting on these. Gala has also recently introduced its new version of Megajackpots Cluedo, which again offers huge payouts on a traditional board theme; as well as the Deal Or No Deal instant game and scratch card where players can get to speak to the banker and make a Deal as quickly as possible. Sidegames at Mecca Mecca also have a huge range of games for their players including the fabulous Dead Man's Chest Progressive and Wheel Of Fortune slots. They have however also bought into the Deal Or No Deal franchise, rivalling Galas Instant win game with their numbers game version of the show where players can choose the boxes individually or choose the quick pick version. With a multi-line version of the classic Monopoly game whose 2x pass go bonus will leave you quids-in and a 15 multi-line fast-paced “who won it” version of Cluedo also included in their suite, there’s plenty going on in Mecca’s suite of sidegames to leave you more than a little breathless. On the surface both these sites offer the same franchises, but the different versions of the game and the payouts make it easy to differentiate between the sites. Although the decision to share in the most popular formats might seem to limit the choice of games available, we don’t think it limits the fun you can have within these familiar formats.   Sat, 10 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 320 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/mecca_free_bingo_news As one of the biggest names in UK bingo, Mecca has enough sway to reward all of their players with excellent monthly promotions. This month Mecca has pulled out all of the stops for online bingo and live bingo players. Mecca online For online bingo players, they have launched the massive May Madness promo. Mecca is celebrating the introduction of new bingo rooms and a new progressive jackpot and wants to share this exciting time with all of their players. So, instead of sticking to the usual rules of a tourney where players collect over the course of a month for a huge prize, Mecca has set up a different game for every day in May so that new and old players can benefit from the celebrations. So, why not try out their newest progressive jackpot called Pet Luck on the 12th May? If you do, there's the chance to win big or get a share of £1000 just for giving it a go. There are also tickets to see Kylie up for grabs on the 20th and - best of all - they are giving away a massive £10,000 on the 31st in the 11pm game. This fantastic promotion showcases Mecca at the top of their creative game so with everything to play for why not sign up and take advantage of their £50 bonus? Mecca live For live bingo players Mecca has set up the Bingo Bundle, where if you play on Tuesday 19th during the afternoon session or on Wednesday 20th you'll receive a bundle of bingo goodies. The Bingo Bundle comes at a set price and includes all bingo, 10 free full house cash-line games across the session, £3 voucher for play on 27th, a bar of chocolate and a can of drink. Prices may vary between bingo halls so look up your local hall on the main website. Mecca mobile For those of you who want bingo on demand no matter where you are, Mecca has introduced Mobile Bingo. Sent straight to your phone there are games every 2 minutes. Simply text Mecca to 64555 and register your four digit pass-code. Every new player gets £5 to play and with up to £6,000 given away in hourly jackpots there's everything to play for. Mobile Bingo also incorporates everyone's favourite bingo extra: live chat. With moderated chat and regular quizzes, such as the big one on Wednesdays at 1pm, there's so much that your mobile can do for you. See online for more information about the massive jackpot games at Midnight midday and 19.00. www.meccabingo.com             Fri, 09 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 321 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/grandmother_free_bingo_news A pensioner playing bingo at the Mecca Club, London Road, Bedford was so shaky when she realized how much money she had won that a man at the club asked her if she wanted him to take her home. The woman from Sandy won in the National Bingo Afternoon Delight game, with a jackpot of [...] Fri, 09 May 2008 04:47:10 -0500 328 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/fresh-free-bingo-news If you are a regular to bricks and mortar bingo as well as online bingo, why not support your local club by mentioning the Bingo Caller of the Year 2008 competition? Any clubs that are members of the NGBA can apply, and a boost that a prestigious title like this can do wonders for your favourite club. Entry forms are now available to download, so it's easy to get your hands on one and pass it on to your favourite caller - it could be all they need to boost their confidence in entering this competition. There has been talk in the bingo camp of a misunderstanding of the rules of this event and some callers think they will have to sing or tell jokes to win, as each caller is expected to be able to entertain the crowd as part of their entry. It is true that callers have to be able to entertain the crowd for three minutes prior to play, but for the less exhibitionist callers out there this need only mean that they engage the crowd. There's no need to learn a stand up routine if that's not part of their usual turn; simply doing what they do best will suffice and makes up only 10% of the total marks. With a £250 prize for the regional winner title and £500 to the national champion, as well as an all-expenses trip to America for two, there really is everything to play for in this fab celebration of those that entertain us. This prestigious title will also mean your favourite caller will get radio and press interviews which is the kind of attention they deserve, so encourage your favourite caller to enter today. Gala clubs are gearing up for their own in-house competition with the finals expected in June, but this doesn't mean you can't nudge one of their callers to enter both if you think they deserve a free holiday too! Mecca clubs are involved in taking part in this contest and already have the 2007 winner under their belts, so votes for any of their current callers will be taken very seriously. Bingo Hideout support online bingo players entering their favourite Chat Hosts to prominent titles, so we thought it only fair to encourage players who play in both live and online games to reward those who make the game the enjoyable experience that it is too. Given the current decline in live bingo halls, support such as this especially from loyal players could help to turn media attention back around to the wonderful work that these people do.   Thu, 08 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 322 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/international_free_bingo_news A sixty three year old married mother of three and grandmother of nine, who works as a catering supervisor has won more than ₤63 000 while playing bingo at her local Gala Bingo club in Fishponds Road, Bristol. The woman who hails from Wotton-Under-Edge says that she is going to be spending her prize money on [...] Thu, 08 May 2008 04:42:14 -0500 329 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/live-free-bingo-news After the smoking ban came into force in the UK and heavier taxation of Section 21 machines was made law, live bingo seemed to suffer a blow from which industry experts say it has never truly recovered. As a result, the last 15 months have seen live bingo lose a massive 51 clubs, bringing the national number of bingo halls down to less than 600. It has been announced however, that the minister responsible for sports and gambling, Gerry Sutcliffe is expected to announce reforms to redress this shift in the world of live bingo within the next couple of weeks and that these reforms will be 'positive' for the world of live bingo. Bingo reforms Due to be announced over the next few weeks, there is plenty of speculation as to what the reforms will be, but the majority of opinion seems to agree that he will lift the current restrictions on the number of £500 jackpot machines that each bingo hall is allowed to run. These restrictions were put into place last September and have had a dire impact on revenue for live bingo halls, which was already failing on account of heavy taxation and the smoking ban. Bingo online While bricks and mortar bingo halls continue to create new promotions to keep the number of players coming in, the number of online bingo players is rising sharply with a 19% increase seen in the last six months alone. Bingo has become a huge online industry and is fast becoming a shifting media in its own right at the moment with new availability in television and mobile games having come online in recent months too. These new media are certainly exciting and help all of us to access our favourite game whenever we like. However, are these new media a response to the decline of the bingo hall or are they helping to sink it? Do you play live bingo? Join our forum and let us know if you enjoy playing bingo in the local hall as well as online. Let us know what you think can be done to help reverse the current decline of live bingo. We are very interested to hear from you especially if you have become an online bingo player as a direct result of a bingo hall closure or because of the smoking ban. Bingo Hideout will be keeping you up to date with the reforms as they are announced, as they not only affect live bingo but will also have a knock-on affect on online bingo in the long run.   Wed, 07 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 323 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/promos_free_bingo_news Having looked at which wonderful new promotions were starting up in May at the very beginning of the month, we've got an update of the best ways to be spending your money with another look at what May Madness has wrought upon some more of our favourite sites. Betfred Betfred is once again coming up smelling of roses with a promotion fit for all players, new and old. We love Betfred at Bingo Hideout with its friendly interface, Stuart Hall's lovely voice and choice of recipes. There's clearly already enough going on with this site to keep bingo fans interested and yet Betfred are always keen to give players a little more with superb monthly promotions. This month they are giving their players the chance to win back money lost on bingo games every Thursday. Play any 75 or 90-ball game and if your luck's not in, Betfred with give you 10% of cash bets back in FP's or £5 FP. Usually only applied to side games and slots, this type of promotion is a welcome recompense for bingo games themselves. A cash-back promotion like this one is both a great incentive for existing players and a good way into the game for newbies, and as such is applauded by Bingo Hideout. Chit Chat Chit Chat Bingo is also offering a superb reward to regular players this month. With a £3,000 holiday up for grabs there's no reason not to join in the fun today and hope that the fun continues in the sun later in the year. Simply play any game between 1st and the 31st and you'll be entered into the grand prize draw. We think this promotion is a fab one, as newbies have as good a chance of winning this superb prize as seasoned players. Why not sign up today and get your name in the hat? Deposit as little as ten pounds to start or get a start up bonus match of 100% on amounts up to £125. Ladbrokes Ladbrokes are also offering extra rewards to players every Saturday. Players in the both bingo Lounge room and the Bedroom can win up to £1,500 in the 10pm game. There are also additional prizes to won in both rooms throughout the night - so join in the fun and see what surprise goodies you could walk away with for just 50p a card.   Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:30 -0500 324 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/win_free_bingo_news Gone Bingo is another online bingo site celebrating the month of May, it appears that mad madness is affecting everyone. Their theme is “Playing, Winning and Smiling”, pretty catchy considering that no bingo winner is left without a smile surely? They will be kicking things off by offering a weekly cash prize of ₤1,500, and if [...] Wed, 07 May 2008 05:17:25 -0500 330 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/fruitlovers_free_bingo_news Bingo Info Network Do fruit lovers eat more sweets? A U.S. study suggests people who like sweets eat more fruit than salty-snack lovers and people who love fruit eat more sweets than vegetable lovers. "If we know a person likes one type of food, this kind of study helps us better predict what other types of foods he or she might prefer," said Brian Wansink, director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. Wansink says by better understanding how various foods are linked by preference, marketing strategies could be incorporated into an educational program to increase the consumption of fruit. To discover how much fruit the sweet and salty-snack lovers ate, Wansink used the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. To determine whether fruit lovers eat more sweets than vegetable lovers, Wansink analyzed the results of a snack consumption survey of 770 individuals. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:43:00 -0500 300 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/nottingham-free-bingo-news A Nottingham pensioner who has been playing bingo for thirty years ahs finally caught “the big one”. The seventy-four year old bingo winner got the National bingo prize of ₤61,580, the Regional prize of ₤3,009 and a house prize of ₤30 when she called full house in forty numbers. She was playing at the Gala [...] Tue, 06 May 2008 05:40:49 -0500 331 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/memories-free-bingo-news Bingo helps bring back memories for elderly - icWales Care home have been given a selection of nostalgic games. The games have been made specifically for older people and include such favorites as bingo. But the collection, which was given by Rotary Club, also includes new games that use vintage props such as classic men’s razors, 10 shilling notes and darning mushrooms. Some specialized games for the home’s dementia care suite were also provided. “We are extremely grateful for the support of the Rotarians. The games have gone down really well with the residents.” Mon, 05 May 2008 13:21:00 -0500 301 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo/birmingham-free-bingo-news One of the best-loved nightspots in Birmingam has been saved from demolition balls and bulldozers. It is now back in the spotlight and will be featuring regular bingo games and live bands. This building which stands on the banks of the Edgbaston Reservoir, has been a popular night spot for many decades, but has unfortunately stood [...] Mon, 05 May 2008 06:40:23 -0500 332 at http://www.gregator-bingo.com/bingo