Bingo News, Promotions and Gossip

Looking for all the very latest bingo news, information on all the very best bingo promotions and the hottest celebrity news and gossip? Then you have come to the right place! The Bingo Hideout team are always on the hunt for up to the minute news for you to read, and cover everything from bingo news to celebrity gossip.

Play or not to play online bingo games over Christmas?

altWith Christmas fast approaching, all the top online bingo sites are taking advantage of the season and offering an enticing mix of seasonal promotions offering prizes that cannot be beaten. However, here at Bingo Hideout, we’re thinking about the bigger picture and considering the fact that, because the Christmas period is so busy, do we really have time to play online bingo? Isn’t it a bit rude to be participating in a big Christmas day draw whilst your family are waiting for their turkey? Below we’re having a closer look at these festive promotions and how you can in fact enjoy them all without appearing antisocial.

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Are traditional bingo halls key to high street rejuvenation?

altRetail expert Mary Portas has reported the findings of her government initiated review into UK high streets and has made 28 recommendations which she believes will help towards regenerating the dwindling British town centres. Bingo Hideout readers will no doubt be surprised to hear that amongst her recommendations is the suggestion that abandoned stores and shops should be turned into dance studios, crèches and yes, even bingo halls to revitalize a sense of community spirit and regeneration.

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Thief cons neighbour to feed bingo addiction

altA fifty-eight year old bingo playing Leigh resident has pleaded guilty to five different offences of both theft and fraud in relation to her elderly neighbour. Barbara Taylor admitted to stealing thousands of pounds from her neighbour Elizabeth Bailey, claiming she was addicted to bingo.

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Industry award for technology innovation goes to Bingocams.co.uk

The exciting online bingo site newbie, Bingocams.co.uk has been rewarded for its pioneering and inventive live bingo feature. The team have been recognised with an EGR Innovation in Gaming award from the eGaming review and it is a true testament to the originality and future potential of their site.

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Bingo Hideout takes a closer look at The Health Lottery

altIf you’re a fan of online bingo or bingo in general, then you’ll probably have heard of the new Health Lottery. It is a new UK lottery, launched just last month where players choose five numbers from one to fifty and to win a prize. Bingo Hideout are taking a closer look at The Health Lottery and asking is this a good thing or not?

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Christmas Bingo Round-Up

altThe bingo world has gone crazy for Christmas and who can blame them? The festive period means everyone gets slightly more generous and this doesn’t just stop at your relatives. Many of your favourite bingo sites are offering some awesome Christmas prizes to send your December off with a bang. Some online bingo sites are focusing on humongous cash prizes whereas others have realised gifts are the way to go and some have decided to go for a completely different route altogether.

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Bingocams on hunt for the next big star

Have you ever wanted to be a bingo chat host? Now’s your chance as the team at Bingocams.co.uk are looking for the next big talent to host their online bingo rooms. They’re looking for people who can entertain, engage and keep their roomies happy. The online bingo world has been changed dramatically since the launch of Bingocams.co.uk as both the chat hosts and bingo players can interact via webcams during their gaming. This added dimension has made Bingocams a thoroughly attractive alternative to other bingo sites and the chance to be one of their fab and fun chat hosts has got to attract hundreds of applicants.

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2011 EGR Operator Awards Winners Announced

altThe annual EGR Operator Awards, hosted by EGR magazine have taken place and some of our favourite bingo companies were nominated for awards. The event is an essential date in any gaming execs calendar and gives everyone in the industry the chance to enjoy the glamour of an esteemed award ceremony and to enjoy some essential networking and after awards partying.

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Occasional Gala Bingo player nets mega prize

altThe Gala Bingo Ultimate Championships 2011 have come to their end and the crowned champion was named as Roy Stokes. Roy, who confessed he isn’t a frequent bingo player, was awarded his Gala Ultimate Gold Medal, £20,000 cash prize and a five day trip for him and his wife Linda to Las Vegas. After already winning £10,000 earlier in the day, the extra £20,000 was a huge bonus, not to mention winning the great American holiday.

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Bingo caller to release his own single

altA talented bingo caller from Wallsend, North Tyneside is hoping to be top of the pops with his own single being released.  Wayne McFarlane, who is a bingo caller at the Gala Bingo hall in Wallsend, has recently been recognised for his dulcet tones and will be soon putting them to more uses than just his bingo calling.

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