Do The Cow Cow Boogie
- 15 Dec 08
Brace yourself reader, for the tale I tell may seem a little like a tall one, but trust me when I say I haven't made any of this story up.
I am referring to the game of Cow Chip Bingo or Cow Patty Bingo, which is fast becoming one of the biggest bingo trends to sweep America.
Take the Tombola site for a spin this Christmas
- 14 Dec 08
Tombola Bingo seems to have come out of the split with The Sun Bingo site extremely well. It’s become a buzzing site that many players have chosen to stay and play with following the move from the original brand.
This season they have served up enough tasty treats to keep those players satiated including the fab Wonderland game, which is free once you have deposited at least £10 to play.
With the chance to win a share of the massive £100,000 prize fund, a tenner is a small price to pay. They're even giving away £5 free festive bingo bonuses to newbies, so you can even try the site before you give this Christmas cracker a go.
A fox in a Santa hat? Must be Xmas at Foxy Bingo
- 09 Dec 08
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and as you would expect one of the most creative sites online, Foxy Bingo, has come up with more treats to keep you entertained than Santa and his elves could possibly fit in one sack.
There's somebody at the door
The Foxy advent calendar means every player could win a prize every day in December and with everything from free bingo money to play with through to the offer of free bingo games, there are more ways to win here than ever before.
What are the laws behind our favourite game?
- 08 Dec 08
If you've ever wondered why most of the big online bingo sites operate outside this country and what laws are in place to protect UK players of online bingo in light of this, then sit back and let us put your mind at rest.
The main reason why most sites are registered outside of the UK while still catering for uk bingo players is that cash bingo falls under the 1968 Gaming Act, which states that it can 'only take part on licensed and registered premises'. Since the nature of the beast means a licensed and registered premises is unnecessary, bingo sites choose to set up elsewhere and run their business from there.
An early Xmas present for live bingo
- 08 Dec 08
After a tough year where live bingo has fought hard against high taxes and dwindling attendance, the Hideout has learned of a light at the end of the tunnel that could mean 2009 is a very Happy New Year for the sector.
Double the fun
The announcement that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport are putting an Order before Parliament this week to allow live bingo halls to double their number of Category B3 Machines will come as a huge relief to many struggling halls.
How different codes of conduct can be
- 07 Dec 08
One thing we have learnt since starting our wonderful internet bingo portal is that the atmosphere of every site is very different. This is often a result of the code of conduct set out by the site for players in chat, but it can also be a result of playing at certain times of the night when more adult chat or even private chat is allowable.
Everybody's different
We love the diversity of the online bingo communities we promote at the Hideout, which is why we strongly advise those with a delicate disposition to look through the chat rules before they commit to any site.
Are you happy with your site?
- 06 Dec 08
As part of our pointers guide for newbies, we want to help new players make sure they understand the level of service they should be getting from any bingo site
First of all you should feel confident that your site is accessible no matter what your concerns or what the hour. With staff available at all hours on bigger sites you should be able to solve most problems without contacting the admin on your site by just asking the help assistant.
How can Bingo Liner can float your boat this Xmas?
- 04 Dec 08
The new look Bingo Liner site is a real treat. Players who loved this innovative uk bingo site before will love its new vibrant style, and with loads of new flash games and promos such as Santa's Lil Helper to keep you ticking over there's every reason to jump aboard and stowaway for the long haul.
Check in for Xmas goodies
Instead of an advent calendar, Bingo Liner are starting their Santa's Lil Helper promo on December 1st. Every player who bingos on an Elf or Phone pattern is in with a chance of winning, and with prizes including a hot air balloon ride and a brand new laptop there's all to play for.
2009 - the year that bingo is set to go mobile
- 03 Dec 08
In times of an economic slump where casinos and live bingo are feeling the pinch and not always getting the numbers through the door, it makes sense to look around for other ways to reach players both old and new. This became apparent in London last week at the 5th Annual Mobile Gambling Summit for Europe.
The big bingo players
This event saw representatives from most of the big casinos and mobile providers meet to discuss how viable it would be to put versions of online bingo and casino games straight onto new mobiles.
Bingo Hideout is here to help
- 01 Dec 08
This week, we're encouraging members to tell us how the Hideout works best for you. We work hard to stay on top of all the news, reviews and changes in the world of uk bingo as well as live bingo, but we would like to know how being a member of the Hideout benefits your game.
In other words
We'd like to know what you use the site for most - is it the witty and erudite articles that we publish daily about bingo that keeps you coming back? Do you check in to see where to play free bingo games, or do you check in with the Directory to see if any new bingo sites have been welcomed into the fold of late?