Most of the latest news from the UK Gambling Commission appears on the regulatory body’s website. However, its LinkedIn account recently showed that there’s often behind-the-scenes work going on to help the UKGC improve its relationships and knowledge of the organisations and businesses that it regulates and licences. Recently UKGC representatives paid a visit to Merkur Bingo in Northampton, as well as Aspers Casino. The trip aimed to help the...

Last weekend, shoppers who descended on Newcastle’s city centre were surprised to see a new shop had opened its doors. They were also wowed by the shop’s special offer of a free mullet haircut courtesy of the popular online bingo site, Foxy Bingo. The world’s first “mullet-only” hair salon The idea for the salon comes from Foxy Bingo’s creative agency partner, Neverland who helped to create the brand’s “Get Your...

Recently we brought you some very exciting news regarding the progress on the state-of-the-art, new bingo venue in one of Britain’s biggest tourist destinations. Club 3000 Blackpool is set to open this summer, and the owner has already decided on the manager that will oversee it. More about the all-new Club3000 bingo hall Work began on the new bingo club back in 2020, but ground to a halt when the...

It doesn’t feel like almost a year since we announced the winners of the 2022 WhichBingo Awards, and yet we’re already gearing up for this year’s event! We’ve got 16 awards to give away and many popular bingo brands have already been nominated. Find out how you can help your favourites get their hands on a coveted award! Who will you vote for? Some of the sites that have been...

As Joni Mitchell sang in her 1970 hit song, Big Yellow Taxi, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone”, and this lyric may well ring true for bingo players who live in Hull. On Sunday, 26th February 2023, many of them took the final opportunity to visit their favourite bingo hall for the last time. Mecca Hull Cecil is now permanently closed Back in January, we brought you...

The zero-wagering online bingo brand, MrQ has just gone live with Pragmatic Play’s live casino suite. The addition of the software provider’s games is part of an extension of the current partnership between the two companies. What games have been added to MrQ? All of Pragmatic Play’s live casino games are now available in the MrQ lobby. They include both live dealer games and live game shows. In the new...

The online games manufacturer, Pragmatic Play, has just released a sequel to its popular Wild Wild Riches video slot. The latest incarnation introduces Big Time Gaming’s Megaways game mechanic to give players additional winning opportunities. Tell me about Wild Wild Riches Megaways Wild Wild Riches Megaways is set in the Emerald Isle, and it features an idyllic countryside scene that includes lush green fields, a white picket fence, wildflowers, a...

This month, the Advertising Standards Authority has been publishing its latest rulings regarding customer complaints. While the companies and organisations that have been investigated represent a range of niches as diverse as life insurance and e-cigarettes, two are linked to well-known British gambling brands, Paddy Power and Sky Bet. Why were complaints made? The ASA published its ruling on the Paddy Power complaints on 8th February 2023 after determining that...

One of the latest promotions to go live at Bet365 Bingo has got us wanting to grab our dancing shoes and hit the dance floor. Disco Ball is offering players the chance to “win groovy cash prizes in the Studio365 room” up until Sunday, 26th February 2023. As part of the promotion, you can gain free entry to 10 Disco Games each day when you spend a minimum of £5...

Most of us love free and cheap bingo games as they allow us to save money while also giving us the chance to win bonus funds and cash rewards. Buzz Bingo is a long-term fan of free and cheap bingo, and its online bingo site now offers even more of these types of games thanks to a brand-new game offering called Pennies to Hundreds. Tell me more about Pennies to...

The software developer behind hit titles including Vinnie Jones Stories Roulette and Fortune Finder with Holly has returned with an exciting, new casino game that features a famous Hollywood actress. It’s the second time that Rachael Bower has worked alongside Real Dealer Studios, and you can find out all about their collaboration here! Roulette with Rachael Roulette with Rachael is the first roulette game release of 2023 from Real Dealer...

If you love everything Apple, check out the Love February Giveaway at Mirror Bingo as the hottest Apple product of the year is up for grabs via an exciting prize draw. Between Wednesday 1st and Tuesday 28th February 2023, every £50 that you deposit at the site will get you one entry into the Love February Giveaway prize draw. When the promotion ends, one lucky entrant from Mirror Bingo (or...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner; so, it’s the perfect time to put on your rose-tinted specs and enjoy some dreamy online bingo games and slots. We’ve found some of the most exciting Valentine’s-inspired promotions and games. Which ones will you love the most? Romance-themed bingo games Many major online bingo brands are running Valentine’s Day promotions this year, but if you’re looking for a brand to love all...

Flutter Entertainment, which owns Sky Betting & Gaming, along with Tombola, Betfair, PokerStars, FanDuel, and Paddy Power, has just signed an exciting new agreement that will give its Sky Betting & Gaming customers exclusive access to new games. The deal between Flutter and Light & Wonder will enable the operator to offer exclusive Wonder 500 titles from late February. The new games, which have a £2 maximum stake limit and...

Right now, there’s a nifty new promotion at Gamesys’ flagship online bingo brand, Jackpotjoy, and it’s offering players extra chances to collect cash in the exclusive Sapphire room. “Hit the Sweet Spot” forms part of Jackpotjoy’s 20th birthday celebrations and it’s only available until Valentine’s Day, so you’ll need to be quick if you want to take advantage. Tell me more about how I can win extra cash “Hit the...

After opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art bingo hall in Wigan in 2021, and in Kilmarnock at the end of 2022, Club 3000 is now preparing to finally open the doors to its newest venue in Blackpool. Work has been a bit stop/start on the project since planning permission was first granted in 2019 but is now full steam ahead to transform the interior of the building at Festival Leisure Park, and...

If you’re a fan of Ru Paul’s Drag Race and you also love playing bingo, you might want to consider a stay in Sheffield this spring as one of the show’s previous contestants is going to be holding an exciting drag bingo night. The event is set to take place on Saturday, 8th April 2023 at the OEC. “An unforgettable bingo night” The event is being organised by TIG Events,...

Right now, at Bet365 Bingo, you have the chance to win a share of £3,000 cash simply by playing your favourite bingo games. There are four qualifying periods between 3rd and 23rd February, and each period in which you spend £10 cash on bingo tickets, you get 36 tickets to the Winter Games on the following Friday night. There are 10 games to enjoy in each weekly session which offer...

In addition to Bada Bingo, Abba Bingo, and Zander Nation Bingo, there’s now a brand-new and exciting way to enjoy live bingo thanks to Buzz Bingo. From April 2023, you can book to attend one of the operator’s Bingo Battles, where two of the greatest films and musicals of all time are going head-to-head. What are Bingo Battles all about? Bingo Battles see two of the world’s biggest films –...

The company that makes Slingo Original games, along with slots and bingo games, has just appointed a new CEO after posting a very positive Q4 and FY22 outlook. Gaming Realms predicts that its year-end report (which it plans to publish this April) will reflect approximate revenues of over £18.5m. It has also been rapidly expanding of late, partnering with 22 new European and North American operators during Q4. To help...

Nowadays, there are several online bingo sites that run live quizzes, including Foxy Bingo and Jackpotjoy. While Buzz Bingo has previously operated a daily quiz (Buzz Trivia Live), it’s only just started hosting a weekly live quiz in its live casino and it’s completely free to enter. More about the Free Big Friday Quiz The first Free Big Friday Quiz got underway on Friday 20th January 2023, and you can...

The company behind online bingo games like Bingo Blast and online slots such as Wolf Gold and The Dog House is hoping to gain even more fans with its latest creation. Monster Superlanche from Pragmatic Play includes a brand-new game mechanic that allows players to create “monstrous towers of symbols that award multipliers”. More about Monster Superlanche Monster Superlanche features a cast of comical aliens and an upbeat soundtrack. Despite...

Since the National Lottery launched in the UK, it’s been operated by a single company, Camelot. However, the fourth National Lottery licence has been awarded to a different company, Allwyn Entertainment Ltd which will take over the reins in February 2024. After being awarded the next lottery contract, Allwyn decided that it would aid its transition into the operator role by acquiring Camelot. The acquisition has just been approved by...

One of the biggest names in the live bingo events industry has joined forces with CoppaFeel, the breast cancer awareness charity. Dabbers Bingo is set to host a sparkling charity ball in March 2023, and £35 from each ticket sold along with raffle donations will go directly to the charity. When is the charity ball taking place? The Dabbers Social Bingo Charity Ball is taking place on International Women’s Day...

The team behind Gala Bingo’s “Look Up” ad campaign, which sees five pals set off on a hunt to spot hot air balloons, has come up with another eye-catching set of adverts for the award-winning online bingo brand. This time, the ads are shorter as they’re broadcast at the beginning and end of breaks between the popular TV show, The Chase. The Answer is Bingo advert cast “The Answer is...

Over the past few months, bricks and mortar bingo halls seem to be dropping like proverbial flies, which is very concerning. Just a week after it told customers that proposals to shut its Mecca Chester club are being discussed, Mecca Bingo has announced that the doors to its Hull Cecil bingo hall are set to close next month. What bingo hall is closing? News that Mecca Bingo Chester was closing...

One of the ongoing promotions that we’ve really been enjoying at Jackpotjoy is the “Loungin’ Around” Super Jackpot which has been running in the site’s Bingo Lounge room for the past few months. According to the Promotions page, however, the Super Jackpot is set to come to an end on 31st March 2023. So, now’s the time to hurry along and take a shot at winning £2,000. To be in...

At the official home of Bongo’s Bingo, the Content warehouse in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, plans are underway for a very special weekend party that will be held from Friday 12th to Saturday 13th May 2023. The “Eurovision Weekender” event will include live performances from two of the UK’s most famous Eurovision winners, Katrina (from Katrina and The Waves) and The Fizz (formerly known as Buck’s Fizz). The first game of...

The start of a new year isn’t just the perfect time to quit your bad habits; it’s also a great opportunity to take up new hobbies such as online bingo. If you’ve been thinking about joining an online bingo site or you’re getting bored of playing at the same old place, why not let us inspire you with our top picks for 2023? As we’re only a couple of weeks...

Players at some of the UK’s longest-serving casino sites and sports betting brands were disappointed to discover that they will no longer be able to access the sites. On 12th January 2023, the Mansion Group sent emails to members of its UK-facing brands, which include Casino.com, Slots Heaven, and Mansion Casino, to inform them of its exit from the UK market with effect from 13th January. It confirmed that players...

A recent announcement that a Cornish bingo club has been put up for sale has left the future of land-based bingo in the county in doubt. Until recently, the Capitol Bingo club in St Austell advertised itself as “St Austell and Cornwall’s premier bingo venue”, operating 7 days a week and offering players link games and in-house cash prizes. More about the sale of the venue While the club is...

In just a few days, online bingo and casino players will get to see the latest video slot from the popular game developer, Big Time Gaming. Gifts of Fortune is inspired by the Chinese zodiac, and the game is being released just in time for Chinese New Year 2023 (which starts on 22nd January). More about Gifts of Fortune Slot Like many of Big Time Gaming’s slots, Gifts of Fortune...

The Full House Rewards promotion at Coral Bingo has just been revamped to offer players even more bang for their buck over the coming months. It offers members of the site (along with new customers) the chance to claim guaranteed free bingo tickets daily, plus a whole lot more from 1st January 2023. What are Full House Rewards all about? The Full House Rewards promotion is now set to run...

After a well-deserved break over Christmas and New Year, many bingo and casino software manufacturers are now back at their desks creating exciting new titles for us to enjoy. Pragmatic Play is one such company, and it’s just released not one, but two new slots. Find out more about Wild Wild Bananas and Dragon Hero. Wild Wild Bananas Wild Wild Bananas is the sequel slot to Pragmatic Play’s Wild Wild...

To help us through the cold and dreary days of January, bet365 Bingo is running a “Cosy Nights” promotion which offers its players some red-hot online bingo action with plenty of generous cash prizes. The offer runs until 27th January 2023, and you can qualify for Cosy Games bingo tickets during the three qualifying periods (6th to 12th January; 13th to 19th January, and 20th to 26th January). Every time...

If you’re familiar with TikTok, you’ll know that you can watch just about anything on it, and it’s a great place to find inspiration for your everyday life. In 2022, thousands of TikTokers started a new trend in which they created bingo cards to remember their achievements over the course of the year. What’s a TikTok bingo card? If you search TikTok for bingo cards, you’ll find plenty of videos...

PlayOJO has just brought back its exciting Prize Disguise promotion due to popular demand, if you have a funded account with PlayOJO, you have the chance to win some amazing freebies during January and February 2023. The free daily game is available up until 25th February, and you’ll find it under Kickers in your PlayOJO account. Each Prize Disguise* game offers prizes ranging from free bingo tickets and free spins...

Betfred Bingo is starting 2023 with a bang by holding a £200,000 January Slots Draw. The promotion began on 1st January, and it runs until 11.59 PM on 30th January, with the prize draw taking place on the last day of the month. The promotion is being held across all participating Virtue Fusion bingo brands, so you can also take part via other bingo sites like Paddy Power Bingo if...

Summary: Just before Christmas, Evolution Gaming launched a brand-new live casino game called Dead or Alive Saloon. It offers players “a Wild West adventure with bonus cards that can contain multipliers of up to 100x, as well as other thrilling bonus features. How much does it cost to play Dead or Alive Saloon? The smallest bet that you can place on the game is 10p and the maximum is £1,000....

An October social media “brand engagement piece” from Ladbrokes has caused the ASA to issue a warning to the sports betting, bingo, and casino operator. The ad, which appeared on Twitter in October 2022, was deemed to be “irresponsible” as it was likely to have had “strong appeal” to under-18s. More about the offending Ladbrokes ad The Twitter ad appeared on the social media site as a promoted tweet in...

We know it’s not even New Year’s Eve yet, but we’re already looking forward to entering 2023. It’s not just because we’ve got a few New Year’s resolutions in mind either, but also because Buzz Bingo has just published its list of 2023 live bingo events which gives players the chance to attend buzzing shows (pardon the pun) across the UK! Buzz Bingo’s land-based clubs work with three live bingo...

According to the charity 52 Lives, old slippers are one of the leading causes of falls among elderly people. This disturbing fact has led 52 Lives to build on its ongoing partnership with Gala Bingo to promote a new initiative called the Slipper Swap to Gala Bingo players. Not only will Gala Bingo be donating some of its own profits to the charity drive, but players can also do their...

The Wazdan Cash Drop at Buzz Bingo is running until 9.59 PM on Sunday, 6th November 2022. It invites registered, funded players to check out some of the best Wazdan slots while also qualifying to win randomly awarded cash prizes of up to £1,000. The total prize pool for the promotion is worth a massive £30,000 and it includes prizes of £10, £20, £50, £500, £800, and £1,000. The qualifying games...

A picturesque market town in Cumbria is set to gain a new bingo venue. Currently, the nearest bingo club to Cockermouth is Opera Bingo in Workington, which is a 15-minute drive away. However, planning permission has recently been granted to allow for a new bingo and entertainment centre which will take over the former Conservative Club on the town’s Main Street. The chairman of Cockermouth’s Chamber of Trade has expressed...

Bingo Blitz – the free mobile bingo game by Playtika that has attracted fans from all across the world – has enlisted the help of another A-lister for its latest ad campaign. The game’s creator, Playtika, has signed Drew Barrymore on a one-year contract and she’s even been given her own in-game avatar that will appear alongside the Bingo Blitz’s star, Blitzy. More about that deal The last celebrity to...

Last week, it was revealed that Mecca Bingo had taken the shock decision to close its bingo club in Halifax, West Yorkshire, leaving the town with zero bingo halls. Now, the land-based and online bingo operator has announced that it potentially plans to permanently shut at least two other venues. Which clubs are closing? Aside from the Halifax branch (which is set to shut on 14th August 2022), the Mecca...

The residents of what was once Europe’s largest council estate are up in arms about Stoke-on-Trent council’s failure to bring back its popular weekly bingo night at the estate’s local community centre. Prior to COVID-19, the event was attended by over 100 people, many of whom say that it was their only chance to make friends and socialize. According to some of the residents, the council (which operates the community...

Back in March, we wrote about an exciting opportunity to win tickets to one of this year’s hottest events – the Mecca Love Bingo Celebrity Ball. Now, the celebrations are less than a couple of weeks away, and the operator has announced additional celebrities and is also offering players the chance to win last-minute tickets. Plus WhichBingo has two tickets to the event and a two nights in a hotel...

Rank, the operator in charge of famous bingo and casino brands including Spin and Win, Lucky Pants Bingo, Kitty Bingo, and Magical Vegas, has decided to rebrand Aspers Casino. From 21st April 2022, the old Aspers Casino website has a new URL and name. The new Rialto Casino permits players from the old site to access their accounts using their existing credentials. Aspers land-based casinos will continue to operate under the...

In the summer of 2020 when we were still in the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, BBC Wales provided us with some much-need, light-hearted entertainment courtesy of a one-off TV programme called “Full House”. The show introduced us to the players and employees of Judge’s Bingo in Tonypandy and proved to be an unexpected success. The good news is that it’s now coming back by popular demand. More about...

Hot  on the heels of tombola and its new bingo game Bloom, Playtech (which is better known in the online bingo world under its subsidiary name, Virtue Fusion) this week gave us a very pleasant start to spring by also treating us to a brand-new bingo game. Giddy Up Bingo is only available at one Virtue Fusion bingo site – Betfred – and here we look at some of the...

The organisers of the market-leading ICE B2B exhibition for gaming and betting have suffered a major blow this week. One of the event’s key exhibitors has announced that it’s impossible for it to attend the newly rescheduled date due to several reasons, including COVID-19 and Brexit. Who has pulled out of ICE? The company which can no longer attend the 2022 conference is Merkur Gaming. It owns what was previously...

One of the biggest names in the UK online bingo and casino industries is looking for new employees. Judging by the number of staff that Jumpman Gaming is hoping to recruit it looks like it has some major expansion plans in the pipeline. What jobs are being advertised? So far, we’ve seen adverts for a “digital-savvy Marketing Project Executive” who will be in charge of rolling out promotions and marketing...

Last week, members of Mecca Bingo were left feeling frustrated when they were unable to access their accounts or play any games. At the time, the brand’s social media team took to Facebook and Twitter to advise players that they had “hit some technical issues on site” and were “working hard to restore full service”. They have since attempted to explain what caused the unexpected outages. What’s caused the issues?...

Christmas has sneaked up on us particularly quickly this year, leaving many of us in a last-minute dilemma over what to buy our loved ones. As we know that our readers love bingo as much as we do, we’ve come up with some nifty gift ideas for bingo fans to save you racking your brains. Trying to pick the right presents for friends and loved ones can be tricky, but...

#AD The Gamesys longstanding partnership with Heart Radio is ending later this year. As a result, the online bingo brand Heart Bingo will be relaunching on a new platform and Gamesys has developed a replacement site under a new name. Although Heart Bingo hasn’t quite enjoyed the same levels of success as its sister site, Jackpotjoy, it’s been a stalwart of the Gamesys online bingo stable since 2010. It’s also...