“We Want Players to Get Excited” – Playtech's James Chambers on Bingo Blizzard
We caught up with James Chambers, Playtech’s Head of Bingo Performance, to find out why the network built this championship, how the £675,000 Bingo Blizzard works and what comes next.
Bingo Blizzard is underway and is the first in Playtech’s Bingo Championship Series. With 2 Events and a Final across three months of play, the prize pools are huge. £75,000 Event 1 on 28 November, £100,000 for Event 2 on 29 December, and a £500,000 final on 30 January.
10 free tickets to November’s Event at every site
If you already have an account with a participating site, you’re good to go. You can also register with other sites too – each one’s a new opportunity to take part
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Here’s what James told us. You can also see every participating site and how to opt in in our full guide.
Why a championship format rather than another one-off promotion?
“At Playtech Bingo we always strive to create memorable moments, and flagship events that resonate across our products. Bingo has lacked a tentpole moment like that, and given the scale of our networked offering, it felt like the right time to build one.”
“The Bingo Championship Series is our new flagship event, made up of multiple series over the coming years, and the £675k Bingo Blizzard is the first. We’ll keep refining the format as we go, always with player experience and opportunity at the forefront.”
Where does it fit in Playtech’s direction For Its Bingo Network?
“We already run network promotions throughout the year, but events like the Bingo Blizzard are a standout moment that can re-energise the whole online bingo industry. We want to put our bingo community on a pedestal: crown players as champions, reward them for taking part, and give them something to look forward to.”
the player journey, from opt-in to the final
“The moment a player enters our bingo world, they see a themed pop-up highlighting the £675k Bingo Blizzard. If they opt in, they land in the Championship Hub, which gives them dates and the breakdown for the three championship events. Each has 10 games, and the prizes escalate: £75k on 28 November, £100k on 29 December, and a £500k final on 30 January.”
The Championship Hub also explains how you earn free tickets and progress through the series. There are three ways to do it:
- Monthly stake reward: spend £10 in a month and you earn free tickets to the next Championship event. James calls it “a thank-you for playing and an invitation to attend the upcoming events”.
- Event stake reward: play in an event and spend as little as £10 across its 10 games, and you earn free tickets to the £500k final. You’re also in the running for the big Full House prizes in that event.
- Winning reward: win any 1 Line, 2 Line or Full House prize and you earn another free ticket to the final for every game you win.
“The hub tracks progress across all three and shows how many tickets you’ve banked for each event. We want to kick off 2027 with the biggest event our network has ever run, and make sure as many players as possible have a great time playing the game we love.”
Why An escalating events structure rather than one big prize moment?
“A single big game or lottery-style moment is exciting, but bingo is built around sessions and series of games, and we wanted to reflect that. Anticipation should build. We want players to talk, get excited and share the moments with each other, and one event can feel anticlimactic.”
“Three events with 10 huge games each, spread across three months, keep the excitement going. Even players who don’t win are rewarded just for taking part, thanks to the reward mechanics.”
What’s the moment in this campaign you’re personally most excited For?
“The £500k final will obviously be huge, but what I’m most looking forward to is seeing how many players get involved. Rewarding as many players as possible is the win for me.”
“We have a big base of regular players, and hearing their chatter and feedback is essential, because it shapes how we make future series even more exciting.”
Will we see more Championship Series’ in the future?
“Absolutely. As with any first, there will be lessons to take into the next iteration, but the Bingo Championship Series is planned as an ongoing event for years to come.”
How to join Bingo Blizzard
Want to take part? Pick a participating site, opt in to the Championship and stake at least £10 in a month to earn your tickets. Compare the sites in our bingo sites reviews, or head to the Bingo Blizzard hub for the full list. There’s no need to play more than usual to join in, so stick to your normal budget.
18+. Opt-in and eligibility terms apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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