In support of responsible eGaming practices, a growing number of the more popular online bingo operators are opting to introduce a new element to their virtual bingo sites. The self exclusion feature offers online gaming participants the option to prevent themselves from visiting a particular website, in order to manage their gaming habits.

Participating in online bingo can be hugely entertaining and is usually very straightforward, but for any online bingo newcomers, it might help to briefly explore the rules.

The rules for online bingo are very much the same as those of land based bingo whether you are playing 75 or 90 ball games. Virtual bingo cards are displayed in much the same manner as traditional cards with grid of squares housing the numbers. One major difference however is that online bingo sites provide an ‘auto-daub’ option which will automatically mark the numbers on your online card, so you need never be concerned about overlooking a call.

Since the 16th Century bingo has been a widely enjoyed number matching game. In the UK it has by tradition been seen as a past-time for senior citizens and those on sea-side holidays, but land based bingo has seen a dramatic popularity over recent years and is now enjoyed by millions of people right across the globe. The growth has been credited to the relaxation of government gambling directives which enabled land based bingo halls to install more bingo machines which offered greater prizes.

The Mecca brand has been synonymous with the word Bingo in the UK since the 1960’s. Part of the Rank Group, Mecca lays claim to more than 3 million members across their 120 land based Bingo halls in the UK. With this level of success in mind, it was safe to assume that their accomplishments would be mirrored in the word of virtual Bingo. When www. Meccabingo.com was launched in 2005 it did not disappoint and has gone from strength to strength ever since.

Although they are essentially the same game, online bingo and land based bingo are worlds apart, with online gaming becoming an increasingly popular way to play.  The rules remain the same but the game is definitely changing, with online bingo rapidly developing as one if greatest areas of growth in Internet entertainment. Let’s look at some of the reasons why online bingo gaming is increasing in popularity:-

Bingo is not just a game that can make your bank balance bigger and thereby improve your financial fitness, it can also make you fitter mentally. But simply sitting in front of a computer screen listening to numbers being called won’t do the trick. In order to get maximum mental benefit from bingo, you need to actually engage your brain...

Bridal bingo is a bingo game that is played at bridal showers. It is played in the USA far more than it is in the UK, but the game is catching on over here and it is therefore worth looking at if you happen to know someone who getting married in the near future.

Safety and security are both important for anyone who spends time online, but they are essential for bingo players. Here are our top tips on how you can ensure that your personal and financial information is as safe and secure as it possibly can be:

Progressive jackpots are jackpots that start at a particular level and grow from game to game (according to how many tickets are purchased) until the whole amount is won. Here’s how to increase your chances of winning a big one...

Bingo habits are, as you might have guessed, the habits that we all develop over time as we play online bingo. In a previous article (see Bingo Stereotypes) we categorised players according to how they behaved when playing the game. We will now present another set of categories that are based on the habits we have developed, including the times of day that we play and the sites we choose to visit. Read on and we’re sure you’ll recognise yourself somewhere along the line…

One of the things that people love about traditional bingo is that it offers them a great night out with their friends - a few hours of blissful escape from the stresses of work and the heat of the kitchen. Online bingo can be just as useful as an escape, but for the best possible experience here are some tips to help you make a real night (or day) of it...

Should the average bingo player aim to be loyal to just one bingo site, or should they take advantage of the vast choice available to them and play the field? This is a question we often get asked, but there is no simple answer. The fact is that both loyalty and variety have their advantages, so take a look at the ones we have identified below and then decide for yourself what the best way forward is based on your own preferences and opinions.

Online bingo is not only a great way to while away the hours - and one that could potentially win you a fortune if you are luck enough to land a progressive jackpot - it is also being viewed by many as an excellent way to meet a romantic partner.

Numerology, which can be defined as a system that aims to connect numbers with physical events, is a bit like astrology - you either believe in it or you don't.

What type of bingo player are you? After playing hundreds of hours of online bingo we have discovered that there are at least five main types of player.