Archive for April, 2009
Monday, April 27th, 2009

The online bingo site, notwbingo.co.uk, is adding £100,000 to their Sunday bingo progressive game at the rate of £10,000 per week. This Sunday progressive game called Bingo 90 Jackpot, will continue to grow until some lucky player captures the prize. The addition of this money each week will attract many players and this attraction will make the jackpot grow even faster.
The usual way to get a bigger progressive jackpot is to just let the players keep adding to the jackpot. By infusing this additional amount each week notwbingo is speeding up the natural growth of this progressive bingo game. Big jackpots are a proven attraction for players and the bigger the prize the more players will play.
In this scenario, Bingo 90 Jackpot will continue to get bigger as long as the jackpot is not hit during the ten week period After that the natural growth for any progressive will take over and the jackpot will get bigger and bigger due to more players trying to win the prize. This is an interesting marketing idea and it will be worth watching to see how it works out for the site. If it is not hit for a number of weeks after the ten week period, the jackpot could grow to an astronomical amount, which will further drive the nunber of players trying to win the money. The player count will gorw as will the number of cards sold per game. Sunday night could become a very crowded night at this site. Many players will just buy cards and leave as once the cards are purchased the player can not influence the result. Many players will treat it like a lottery.
If this idea works like it seems it could, players can expect to see other sites copy this idea for attracting players to a site. Good ideas are often copied online and the management of bingo sites are on the lookout for ideas that add to their player count. Bingo sites make money on the number of cards sold each week. This type of promotion will grab players looking for the big jackpots to try and win.
How this turns out is anybody’s guess, but on the surface it looks like an idea tha has an excellent chance of succeeding. Further information on the result of this promotion will be worth staying abreast of by players.
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Monday, April 27th, 2009
Jackpotcity Bingo has the answer for players wishing to play at no cost or for very little expense. The site offers free games and games where the cards only cost a penny. These budget expander games are for those players that like to play, but are not really interested in the money that they could win in higher priced games. This is also away to get players to the site and hope they develop into active money players in the future.
Bingo and slot play have an addictive element to them and players that like the games can come to love it and want to play as much as possible. These low cost games keep their passion for bingo from getting out of control. They may spend a great deal of time online, but their expense from playing will be very small. Jackpotcity has an excellent reputation for fair play and good games in this and other gaming enterprises. Players that are customers of this site know they will be treated fairly and with great customer care. These free games or low cost games are just an example of the site trying to give a segment of players a chance to enjoy their play without a high cost.
Another side benefit for players playing in higher card cost games or even the penny card games, is that these game cards come with a free card as well for the free games. This ensures that players will be kept active if they like to play no matter what the jackpot size.
Players come in all attitudes and bankrolls and online sites know this fact well. This is the reason for this element for low cost games and cards. The final expectation of the site is that some of these players will become regular players for higher priced games. The conversion may not be great, but each one will be worth having to the site. Players change with time and their gaming attitude can change at the same time. Small gamblers can become bigger gamblers over a few years of play. Another factor that can bring this conversion about is the money circumstances of the player changes and they have more spending money. Sites want to build customer loyalty first and then hope the player will become a more active participant on the site.
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Monday, April 27th, 2009
The time of older bingo players coming out to socialize and play a few cards of bingo is changing as online play becomes more popular to all ages of players. Gray hair is not a prerequisite for the new bingo players. Age and retirement are not in the mix like they used to be in the online bingo playing community. Many of the newer players are between 21 and 35 and not in the over 60 group. These younger players play for the money more than getting together with friends. The socializing is low on the priority list of these younger players. They may do that, but that is not the primary reason that they come online and play. Many will just buy their game cards and leave, to come back later to see if they won. They are also more likely to go after the big jackpots that some sites offer to their players.
The big score motivates them to play and not discussing a recipe with another player.
This change in demographics is making some of the newer sites come out with naughty themes and a girly magazine image. This also has brought change to what will keep players loyal to a site. The older players were reluctant to leave their familiar friends. New young players have very little connection with this type of incentive. Money is the motivator and not I want to play/chat with my friends
This change will hurt some of the older sites that have an aging player base. These sites will find it hard to compete for this younger demographic group of players. Bigger bonuses and fairer payout rules will become the standard and not the rarity it is now. There are already sites that have no restrictions on withdrawals or payouts. If they do have restrictions they have very low play through requirements. The old days of keeping a players funds tied up by various means will not play with this younger and less forgiving group of players.
Impatience is the hallmark of these younger players, so therefore they will not tolerate their funds being tied up by unfair rules. These players read the rules before they commit their money to any online site. These are relative smart gamblers as far as the rules go, but they are always attracted to big jackpots. The score is the thing, not the socializing.
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Posh Bingo has bee around online for years, but the refurbished site has met with approval by both their loyal customer base and new players that are giving the site a try for the first time. The new site is crisp, elegant and exciting to view as well as to bingo on by the many players it now attracts. The promos on this site are given on many games and give the players a chance to win some very good jackpots.
Long time players of this site are not sure at first that they are logged into their old site. The changes cover many aspects of the site from its appearance to the games that are now offered. The new games include free card games as well as new promos with very solid jackpots. The first time deposit is matched up to 200%. Further deposits can earn up to 50% matching bonus. The eye pleasing vivid colors and the numerous game choices make this new Posh site an online bingo destination for players of all stripes. Elegant graphics enhance the play making it more fun and interesting to play as well as the chance to win goodly sums of money.
Friday nights at the Posh site are filled with tension as players shoot for a million dollar jackpot each week. This size jackpot is a players dream come true if they hold the winning card and gather in the jackpot. This size jackpot sets the Posh aside from all other bingo sites, giving them the bragging rights to offered jackpots. Player will play here for just the shot at this size of jackpot in one game. Bingo games are far better odds than big slot jackpots and probably more fun, as the excitement last longer in a bingo game.
The new version of Posh is a true upgrade of an old and well-attended bingo site.
The loyal older players are aghast at the changes of the site that they have played for years. New players are impressed with the games, the promos and the elegantly visual site that the Posh presents to the new player. The bonuses are reasonable in size and offer a fair start for a new player. Player can go to many bingo sites online, but this one is worth a look-see. Play on a Friday night and try for the monster prize as well as look around at this new Posh version.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

There are promotions and then there is the monthly promo at 888 Ladies Bingo. A small investment in this game could return the sizeable amount £8888 if your winning card is the only winner. This game is held the last Friday of the month so a player looking to play in big money bingo games should keep those Fridays free so they can play. The cards have a single dollar price tag so the entry is well within every player’s budget.
The return on invested money is more than reason to give this promo a try for a few weeks in a row. The question is what would most players do with a win of that size. It would certainly pay for a new kitchen or a cruise to some exotic spot in the Caribbean. The jackpot would pay for a student’s first year in college or at least cover some of the first year expenses that come up in that year. Would a player just sit back and enjoy the moment and do nothing at all. These are fun questions to ask before someone wins and is faced with making a decision about what to do with the winnings. This is a decent promo for any bingo site and this one is offered every month for the players to shoot at.
The other games that are offered at 888Ladies Bingo are fun to play, come with nice prizes and friendly players to enjoy the play with. This once a month promotion is just the icing on the cake. Give the site a try for a few weeks and see if you really get lightening in the bottle. After all it only takes one bingo card to win it all and someone has to hold it.
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Gala’s newest bingo promotion is different from many of the bingo promotions that are available online. Gala’s instant game promotion is named Gala Galaxy. This promotion does not pit one player against another, but the individual player against a limited number of 15 calls. The format is a 75-ball card and the game is all about getting a bingo in 15 calls in one of three standard patterns. These patterns are five numbers in a row vertically, horizontally or on the diagonal.
If the player gets the desired bingo in 15 number calls they win the first prize offered or share it with other winners if there are others. A secondary prize can be won if the player has a star beside one of the called numbers. The stars have a variety of associated prizes and depend on the game being played.
If a player is fortunate enough to reveal all 15 calls on a card there is an additional prize that is known as a Cashout.
The early promotion for this new game is being pushed currently by giving a player a £5 bonus. This is an attractive bonus to try this new game and with luck could prove to be a worthwhile venture by the player. Bingo sites are always seeking a new way to get players to play on their online site. This interesting promotion will get some play by bingo gamers as it is different than the games they are use to playing. Bingo players are definitely ready to try any new idea that a bingo site brings into play. This one will get a serious try from the many players that make up Gala’s large customer base. After the checkout period for any new game, it will be worth watching to see if the game stays popular over the long run.
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Saturday, April 11th, 2009
In the youthful days of bingo before the Internet and when the games were played only in churches and bingo halls, the players were usually gray haired and way past forty. The ratio of men to women was also skewed toward the weaker sex. Race or religion did not seem to be a factor except for those games held in Catholic churches.
The Internet and online bingo has made a decided change in the demographics of active online players. These players are no longer the older gamer or ladies. Bingo games have become more interesting as to patterns and the number of cards a single player can play in one game. Auto marking or daub has allowed players of all ages to play the sites maximum number of cards per game. The amount of money that some sites give away in a given month accounts for some of the changes as money attracts all manner of players, young and old, bald and gray or just any gambler. The idea that bingo is an old folks game is not longer valid on the Internet bingo sites. The profile of players is all over the place and no longer is just older men or women. The myth persists, but the facts do not coincide with the perception of non-bingo players. Live casinos have noticed this change and are offering better games in special bingo rooms in the newer casinos.
Large money prizes and the ease of playing on the Net has been an ongoing attraction to all online gamblers. Money is like a field of flowers to a hive of bees.
Bingo players see the money and flock to sites that have good rules and large money at stake in their games. This group of attracted players is every age group, nationality and both sexes. Age may be a small factor as these players have more time on their hands and can play more, but on the weekend it does not matter as to age of the players. Active players are there at night and on the weekends to play their favorite gambling game. Larger fields of players also make for larger amounts of money to be won on any single game. The big prizes are the gold rings and these players are there to capture what it means in money.
Come aboard, there is a game for all players to enjoy.
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
The huge number of Bingo sites on the Net has unleashed a frenzy of big bonus offers. On the surface this looks like it is all in favor of the player. This may be true and it may be a very well disguised trap. The trap is simple to see once a player understands the play through rules that all sites have in their cashier section or in their rules and agreements that a player must sign in order to open an account.
Some sites have eliminated all play through rules and as a consequence usually offer smaller bonuses on deposits. Some of the huge bonus sites have play through rules of 10 times the bonus in order to cash any of it out. In the case of a $500 bonus, this would mean that the player would have to play $5000 worth of cards. Casino games do not count at all or at a reduced rate per dollar wagered. In some cases the bonus cannot be played in casino games at any time. It is these restrictions that make it imperative that the player read the rules before going after any of these bonuses that the bingo sites are now offering.
There are some other restrictive rules that are unfair to the player. If the player has not played a certain amount in the last few days or not made any type of deposit, this could prevent any money being sent out of the account. Some sites only process withdrawals once a week and many have a dollar limit on what can be taken out in a single week. All of these rules are designed to do only one thing. This hold up of releasing funds is designed to keep the money in the account and let the site have a further shot at winning the money.
There are many bingo sites that have very fair rules and these should be sought out and then the player should stay and play. It is hard enough to buck the odds of winning one of the major prizes or money promotions. But having rules that keep the money out of your hands to do something with other than gamble is not fair to the player. Live casinos do not have any such rules and they are only seen in online casinos, poker rooms and bingo sites. Players should only play where the rules are fair for both the house and the player.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Bingo players around the world are like fisherman trying to catch the big fish. The fishermen will try many lakes and streams in a search for trophy fish. Bingo players go to many bingo sites looking for big bingo game promotions or prices.
The successful bingo players know where to play and when. They already have a list of sites that are worth visiting and going after a big prize or a stack of bills.
They know the sites that meet these criteria and which have the best withdrawal rules for getting the winnings sent home. This took some detective work in the past to come up with a group of playable sites.
The new player that wants to try this method of going after bigger amounts of money or better prizes can become knowledgeable much quicker these days as there are sites on the Internet that keep updated lists of sites and their respective big money games. These list are kept current and can be relied upon to find sites that meet the playing qualifications and the big promotions. This speeds up finding sites and keeping the player up to date on when and where to play. As the old saying goes knowledge is power and this kind of knowledge could be rewarded with a significant amount of money or a big prize like a cruise or a car.
It is rather easy to find the sites that gather this type of bingo information. All a players needs to do is use one of the many good search engines and type in bingo promotion list or big money bingo games or any such search nugget.
Any such entry will give up many sites that offer better than average game rewards.
The catch is be sure and read the withdrawal rules before going after any of the listed prizes as these vary from very fair to no way ever getting the winnings out of the site. It is amazing what some bingo sites get away with when it comes to a player’s winnings.
If you fish where the big fish live, you have a good chance of catching one. If you play on sites with big promotions, the odds are greater than the fisherman’s, but big prizes need to be played for in order to win one. May as well spend some of the bingo playing time going after better prizes that are offered every day on the Net.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Players have long suspected that all is not right on some bingo sites. Now a caller that was rigging games so that specific numbers came up hits Gala Bingo
The investigation is still in progress, as the site does not know if this was an isolated case or involves more people than the un-named man that was caught.
Obviously this has to be stopped and the matter resolved. Any gaming situation is a ready target for people who are sure they can get some easy money by cheating. This will be a warning shot to other big sites that their security must be above reproach or this could happen to them. The customers do notice who wins that games when they play and if a group of players seems to have some sort of a lock on the specific games this will not go un-noticed. Player discontent cannot be allowed to fester or the site will be lose the faithful players and could be forced to close.
Players should report unusual situations to the online bingo site’s jurisdiction and also put up a warning on the websites that keep track of such things. Nothing will kill a gaming establishment faster than this sort of unchecked news and the prosecution of those found to be running a scam.
This investigation was brought about by Gala’s own internal security and then reported by the company. The site is looking into the scam to see if the caller was the only one involved along with his girlfriend.
The point of this news is the online gaming industry needs to be above reproach in order to keep the faith and belief that the games are fair and the players are playing with a square deal. This is so important or the gaming public will find other outlets for their gambling enjoyment. Sites that do not have good internal security of the play on their site will suffer when a problem that should have been prevented surfaces and the players feel they have been treated unfairly. Gaming attracts all kinds of people and this includes some who will try to take advantage of a situation if they feel they have a chance to get away with it. Live casinos spend inordinate sums on this type of security and the online casinos are learning the hard way that they need to be vigilant about what is happening on their site.
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