The time has arrived. The WhichBingo Awards 2026 voting is now open! It’s now over to you.
Celebrate the very best in bingo, slots, and casino. The sites, the games, the teams, the food, the personalities… every vote makes the difference.
If you missed what’s new this year, including the brand-new Pre-Show Awards, you can catch up in our What’s New for 2026 piece. For now though, the important bit is this: however you play, have your say. Voting is live right now.
Voting for the WhichBingo Awards 2026 is officially open!
Who do you think offers the best games, service, and fun? Have your say and help put your fave on the winners podium.
How the Awards Work
The WhichBingo Awards have always been about real player opinion, and 2026 is no different.
- Player-voted categories are decided entirely by public votes
- You can support all your favourites
- Editors’ Choice awards are decided separately by a panel of WhichBingo experts, using hands-on testing, player feedback, and WhichScore ratings
Why the Awards Are Fair
It’s a transparent system designed to reflect what players actually enjoy. The result is a cohort of 2026 winners that reflect real playing experiences, real opinions, and real player trust.
We make playing online bingo, slots, and casino games feel safer, clearer, and more enjoyable. And the WhichBingo Awards help us do that.
Why Your Vote Matters
Every vote helps shape the industry. Because we believe real honesty is vital, we want real player votes to highlight elements of play that are working, rewards quality, and even helps guide standards across bingo and casino.
Plus, by voting, you’ll be entered into the running to win a slice of £2,500 in vouchers when you submit your votes. 10 x £250 vouchers for an approved retailer of your choice are up for grabs. 5 winners will be drawn from the Main Awards voting stage, and 5 winners will be drawn from the Pre-Show Awards voting stage.
It’s a win-win.
These are your VIDs (Very Important Dates) for the WhichBingo Awards 2026:
- Main awards voting opens: Monday 2nd February 2026
- Main awards voting closes: Friday 3rd April
- Pre-Show voting opens: Tue 7th April
- Pre-Show voting closes: Thursday 30th April
- Awards ceremony: Wednesday 13th May
- Location: Gibraltar, aboard the Sunborn yacht
The main WhichBingo Awards categories are back for 2026, celebrating the best player-voted bingo sites, casino games, and much much more. But we’re also adding in a brand-new segment, plus Editors’ Choice returns.
Editors’ Choice Categories
The WhichBingo Editors’ Choice categories allow our expert judges panel to recognise the brands who have done some fantastic work in our industry this past year.
Editors’ Choice Categories for 2026:
- Hall of Fame
Celebrating the true legends of bingo and casino, this awards recognises long-term contribution and consistency. Brands who have made a lasting impact on the industry over many years.
- Best Newcomer
Who has made a big impression in a short space of time? This award is about innovation and early success, not just years in the business.
- Responsible Gambling Award
This award is more important than ever. Who is prioritising player wellbeing? Communicating dangers and providing easily accessible support to players who susceptible to making harmful decisions.
- Best Advertising Campaign
Who doesn’t love some great marketing creativity? This will go to the brand that has stood out for giving us a memorable (yet responsible) ad.
A Quick Reminder What’s New for 2026
Alongside the main Awards, 2026 introduces the WhichBingo Pre-Show Awards, celebrating the wider bingo and casino scene. Think party bingo events, brilliant callers, and the best food at the bingo. Pre-Show winners will be announced across WhichBingo’s social media channels on awards day.
Full details on the new categories are available in our What’s New for 2026 announcement.
the All-new ‘Pre-Show’ Event Categories
So what exactly is a Pre-Show session?
Well, like the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys, we’ll be handing out a round of awards earlier in the day. With so much and so many to celebrate, it felt like the right way to reward the more community-led side of bingo and casino in a fun new way. These categories are still player-voted.
Public Vote Pre-Show Categories for 2026:
- Best Party Bingo Event
This category shines a light on the bingo nights that have evolved into a full-on night out. From dance-offs to confetti cannons and themed sing-alongs, the Best Party Bingo Event award will go to the brand that brings the atmosphere, the entertainment, and the wow factor.
- Best Bingo Caller
The voices that make bingo the great game that it is. Charisma, humour, and personality is what makes a caller popular with the crowds. If you have a favourite ‘bingo MC’, this is the category for you.
- Best Bingo Food
What’s a game of bingo without a plate of dirty fries? This category will show which brand brings a strong food game, proving that bingo dining is as tasty, good quality, and great value as the next entertainment menu.
- Best Casino Restaurant
For many casino-goers, the sit-down meal is a big part of the night. This award celebrates the venues that offer the best restaurant, including finger licking good hot dishes to desserts that keep you going back for more. Where is the food just as much a draw as the casino floor? You decide.
- Best Bingo Personality
And finally, the Best Bingo Personality award recognises the influencers, hosts, and ambassadors who bring bingo to life in the friendliest, most authentic way. Who do you love to watch, whether on social media or when they’re hosting live sessions?
a final recap of the key dates
- Main voting opens: Monday 2nd February 2026
- Main voting closes: Friday 3rd April 2026
- Pre-Show voting: Tue 7th April – Thursday 30th April
- Awards night: Wednesday 13th May 2026
Stay tuned!
Voting for the WhichBingo Awards 2026 is officially open!
Who do you think offers the best games, service, and fun? Have your say and help put your fave on the winners podium.
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