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UK Bingo History

UK Bingo gained it's popularity in 1960 when parliament passed the Gaming Act. At that time bingo was allowed to be played in a 'Members Only' environment. Eric Morely, a name synonymous with the Miss World pageant is responsible for transforming bingo halls. Morely saw an opportunity to replace the now empty theaters and dance halls caused by the notoriety of television. Unlike bingo halls in the US, bingo halls were reinvented with more elegant and lavish halls in the UK. Bingo was an accepted venue of entertainment by Britain's Gaming Commission. One most likely reason is the social setting and community gathering that made this considered a social hobby.

UK Bingo

Unlike the traditional 75 ball bingo played in the US, Britain is played with 90 balls. A significant difference is the bingo card or as called in Britain 'ticket' itself. The tickets are arranged in 3 rows and 9 columns. There is no free space (square), with each row containing 5 squares numbered from 1 - 90, while the remaining squares are left blank. The bingo calling board differs from the 75 ball board and is unique in its set up. Arranged in 6 rows of 15 numbers each, giving a total of 90 possible numbers.

Online Bingo

UK Bingo sites bring with it a style and flavor all it's own. One such approach is the unique way that numbers are called. The UK incorporates culture and local tradition as the caller adds a dimension of fun with each number called. One example is London's historical 'Brighton line' name used for the number 59. This was the original engine number used on the London-Brighton route. Nicknames are derived from Cockney rhymes and slang, as in 'Dirty Gertie' when the number 30 is called. Another great aspect to online bingo is the the multiple prizes won in each round. There are 3 levels of winning: One line in a horizontal row, two lines in a horizontal row and a 'full house' pattern that marks off the numbers of the ticket. This adds more excitement to the player bringing more opportunities to win!

UK Bingo's Popularity

There is currently over 3 million people who play bingo in the UK. The attendance in bingo halls has superseded spectator sports, making bingo one of the most successful pastimes in Britain. The first official online bingo site was launched in 2003. The popularity since it's online conception has grown to millions of players. The UK is one of the fastest growing online markets in the industry. Contrary to popular belief 90% of online players are under the age of 50. Bingo is one of the most leisure past times for women between the ages of 20 and 25 in the UK. The online growth for playing bingo is a market that will surely expand and is growing at a rapid rate.

FAQs

Q: Are there any UK bingo sites accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as currency?

A: The digital form of payment known as Cryptocurrency, is becoming more and more popular and you may be surprised to learn, it’s popular among online bingo players too! There are only a handful of bingo operators accepting BTC, although we expect this number to grow. Bingo Billy remains a popular choice among the cryptocurrency bingo playing community. 

Q: Can I deposit and withdraw using PayPal?

A: If PayPal is listed as a deposit method, this means you can deposit with ease and withdraw quicker compared to other conventional methods. Typically, e-wallet withdrawals will take on average just 48-hours to complete, while all other routes take up to 7 working days!

Q: Do UK bingo sites offer live customer support?

A: We all want answers fast and when we come unstuck while playing bingo, we want to know there’s a knowledgeable support team on hand to assist. And you’ll be pleased to learn there is! Live chat, telephone, email and social media channels can all provide assistance when needed. Although, the operating hours will vary.

Q: Is it best to play bingo via an app or through the mobile browser?

A: The best bingo experiences are the ones that are specific to you. There is no one suit fits all in the iGaming industry. What’s good for you may not be good for others which is why you have the choice of downloading an app or playing via the browser. The only difference is on an app, you will have no web page distractions (such as a web address bar!) to distract you from your games.

Q: Can I play online slots instead of bingo?

A: You bet! All bingo sites deliver a plethora of games – a catalogue of unrivalled quality, each with the ability to trigger life-changing sums of money. Especially when it comes to the likes of Mega Moolah and other progressive slots. One account will allow you to switch between games with ease. One minute you could be playing 90-ball bingo and the next, trying your luck with the Microgaming’s Immortal Romance!