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Written by Lily
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Sunday, 22 June 2008 |
 Parlay online bingo software
Throwing down the gauntlet to other platforms, Parlay have incorporated some expansive features in the new version and challenges others to face up to the increasing demand to supplement the huge market in a way as ambitious as this.
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Read more... [The latest features from Parlay]
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Written by Jennie
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Friday, 20 June 2008 |
 ITV bingo night live
The ITV show Bingo Night Live is hosted by Melinda Messenger and Micheal Underwood and is presented in a glitzy and fresh format, which these presenters suit to a tee. The main concept behind the programme is it's simply an entertaining way to spend time and, since you can play for free, that's a winning format for all players.
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Read more... [ITV game review]
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Written by BingoBen
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 |
 Bingo Awards
It was fantastic to put faces to names, there are so many people that I have had voice and email contact with these last two years but have never met in person. It was great to meet Phil and the team behind Which Bingo, congratulations to them for winning best portal at the first bingo awards ceremony. |
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Read more... [The Third Annual Online Bingo Summit]
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Written by Charlotte
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
 Foxy online bingo is 3 June sees Foxy Bingo's third birthday celebrations in full swing and with the chance to win a Fiat Punto or a Caribbean Cruise, there's everything for loyal roomies to play for. One of our favourite community-orientated sites, Foxy has made a landmark decision on its birthday, which should have a positive affect on all of its loyal players. The choice to cease vying for new players in the ever increasing 'sign-up wars' is an example we hope other sites will follow - and soon. Short term perks, long-term losses Sign-up bonuses to online bingo sites have become the equivalent of the enticing 6-month interest free choice on a new credit card. Inevitably with the ever-increasing flood of sign-up bonuses on offer after the time is up (or in the case of online bingo sites after the free cards are played) people move on to the next freebie offer. All of which does nothing for player retention numbers. More annoyingly for loyal players free games used momentarily by passers-by can mean the huge jackpots can be swiped by someone who is never heard from again, while roomies wait for PJP's to build up again. |
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Read more... [Foxy celebrates its 3rd birthday with an unexpected move]
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Written by Charlotte
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Friday, 06 June 2008 |
 Here at Bingo Hideout we have been keeping our finger on the pulse of all things bingo for you since we launched, and since our recent makeover our commitment to the game has expanded along with our membership. Our bingo investigator has been checking out telly bingo this week, and the latest news is that ITV is about to get in on all the bingo fun.
As the latest big name to get in on the ever-changing face of bingo in the UK, (which currently has Mecca offering mobile bingo to UK players) and as a result of Sky joining forces with Gala and the launch of telly bingo on RTE, ITV have announced the launch of live bingo.
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Read more... [ITV goes Live with Bingo]
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Written by Jennie
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
With Gala bingo shares having risen recently for the first time in a long time, the
Gala Bingo company still seem to be reviewing their
position on the live bingo stage and their latest shock announcement seems to be a manoeuvring of their stance to reduce
outlay without losing their big name.
A surefire sign of how live bingo is currently changing and is
about to change irrevocably Gala has announced its intention to withdraw from the national game. This means the
game that was launched in 1986 to strengthen the popularity and position of the live game is now weakened by roughly
a third of its strength. Gala have stated that in addition to focusing on an extended two-page High 5 game they will
now be able to focus further on their own national game which they hope will still bring in sizeable jackpots for their players.
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Read more... [The latest in bingo changes]
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Written by Jennie
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Saturday, 17 May 2008 |
 Best online bingo software
Foxy are currently using software by 888 Holdings. The different software platforms available on big brand sites such as Foxy offer a range of choices in play and interactivity and with more money than ever being invested in new platforms such as Playtech and Leapfrog, the levels of interaction you can get from a site are always expanding.
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Read more... [Foxy loses - but who's the best for software?]
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Written by Lily
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
 Changes in bingo
Despite having promised 'positive' measures to help the world of live bingo out of its current decline last week, the Government have declined to remove VAT on bingo play. This move by the Government is not seen as a great help to a flagging industry and we at Bingo Hideout are wondering how such a move is in any way 'positive'.
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Read more... [Government bingo measures, or all the latest from Gerry Sutcliffe]
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Written by Bingo Editor
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Sunday, 11 May 2008 |
 Online bingo sidegames
Looking into what is available we came across a strange coincidence; both sites offer games using the Monopoly, Cluedo and Deal Or No Deal brands. With most players already familiar with the rules of these games, there's little chance of getting stuck - which of course is part of their huge appeal. Players can sometimes be reticent to play unfamiliar games without fully understanding the rules and pay tables, so introducing brands in accessible formats such as these is a safe bet for all.
Sidegames at Gala
There are differences in how each of the games are set out of course, with Gala offering their players a huge range of sidegames aside from these games including their latest slots: the Siren’s Treasure and the exciting Pharaoh’s Treasure.
Gala has invested in the massive Megajackpot Monopoly game, which features two extra bonus rounds. This familiar board game has loads of cool features to keep you on board, including the largest jackpot Gala has offered of £1,500,000!
In addition to this fab five-reel slot, there are also further developments on this theme to be found in the form of Monopoly Here and Now. This 20-line slot also has its own bonus round and massive payouts, so if you've always fancied yourself as a property tycoon, get betting on these.
Gala has also recently introduced its new version of Megajackpots Cluedo, which again offers huge payouts on a traditional board theme; as well as the Deal Or No Deal instant game and scratch card where players can get to speak to the banker and make a Deal as quickly as possible.
Sidegames at Mecca
Mecca also have a huge range of games for their players including the fabulous Dead Man's Chest Progressive and Wheel Of Fortune slots. They have however also bought into the Deal Or No Deal franchise, rivalling Galas Instant win game with their numbers game version of the show where players can choose the boxes individually or choose the quick pick version.
With a multi-line version of the classic Monopoly game whose 2x pass go bonus will leave you quids-in and a 15 multi-line fast-paced “who won it” version of Cluedo also included in their suite, there’s plenty going on in Mecca’s suite of sidegames to leave you more than a little breathless.
On the surface both these sites offer the same franchises, but the different versions of the game and the payouts make it easy to differentiate between the sites. Although the decision to share in the most popular formats might seem to limit the choice of games available, we don’t think it limits the fun you can have within these familiar formats.
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Written by Bingo Editor
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Friday, 09 May 2008 |
 Online bingo caller competition
Any clubs that are members of the NGBA can apply, and a boost that a prestigious title like this can do wonders for your favourite club. Entry forms are now available to download, so it's easy to get your hands on one and pass it on to your favourite caller - it could be all they need to boost their confidence in entering this competition.
There has been talk in the bingo camp of a misunderstanding of the rules of this event and some callers think they will have to sing or tell jokes to win, as each caller is expected to be able to entertain the crowd as part of their entry. It is true that callers have to be able to entertain the crowd for three minutes prior to play, but for the less exhibitionist callers out there this need only mean that they engage the crowd. There's no need to learn a stand up routine if that's not part of their usual turn; simply doing what they do best will suffice and makes up only 10% of the total marks.
With a £250 prize for the regional winner title and £500 to the national champion, as well as an all-expenses trip to America for two, there really is everything to play for in this fab celebration of those that entertain us. This prestigious title will also mean your favourite caller will get radio and press interviews which is the kind of attention they deserve, so encourage your favourite caller to enter today.
Gala clubs are gearing up for their own in-house competition with the finals expected in June, but this doesn't mean you can't nudge one of their callers to enter both if you think they deserve a free holiday too! Mecca clubs are involved in taking part in this contest and already have the 2007 winner under their belts, so votes for any of their current callers will be taken very seriously.
Bingo Hideout support online bingo players entering their favourite Chat Hosts to prominent titles, so we thought it only fair to encourage players who play in both live and online games to reward those who make the game the enjoyable experience that it is too.
Given the current decline in live bingo halls, support such as this especially from loyal players could help to turn media attention back around to the wonderful work that these people do.
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