What Does the DOJ Ruling Mean For Online Bingo Players in the US ?
In December 2011 the US Department of Justice gave the online gaming industry an early Christmas present. The DOJ ruled that the only form of online gambling prohibited by the 1961 Wire Act is sports betting. Throughout 2011 some gaming analysts had predicted that online gamblers in the US would finally get a break and [...]
Staying Safe While Playing Internet Bingo
Staying safe online is becoming increasingly difficult. There are literally thousands of cyber criminals who want to steal identities and financial information, there are scammers that trick people into downloading Trojans and other malware, and there are out and out fraudsters. Many players have innocently taken part in an online ‘quiz’ or ‘IQ test’ only [...]
Players Celebrate the Century Mark With Bingo
Study after study has pointed out the various health benefits of playing bingo. Online bingo has also been shown to have positive health effects. One university study actually showed that playing bingo can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Playing bingo promoted mental exercise and a sense of well being. The social aspect of the [...]
Online Bingo Boosts Charities
Since the very first charity bingo games held in a Catholic Church basement in the 30’s bingo has been associated with churches and charities. Over the years bingo has raised billions for various good causes. Bingo is used extensively for good causes on both sides of the Atlantic. The first modern bingo games were introduced [...]
Zynga Releases New Slingo Game on Facebook
Social gaming giant Zynga has just released their new online bingo game to a limited test audience on Facebook. The new game has not been without controversy and one gaming company has accused Zynga of copying their online bingo game. In addition to the new online bingo game on Facebook Zynga has teamed up with [...]
Can Online Bingo Games be Rigged ?
The online and land based bingo industry has been pretty much scandal free. Because of the random nature of the game cheating is difficult if not impossible. In 2009 one of the few cases of bingo game rigging took place at a Gala bingo hall in Sunderland UK. It seems that an employee figured out [...]
Online Bingo Operators Optimistic About 2012 Prospects
Most online bingo operators have reported that 2011 was a great year for the industry and expect 2012 to be even better. Many industry experts believe that mobile bingo will be the driving force behind industry growth in 2012 and beyond. In 2011 the internet gambling industry, including the bingo sector, targeted casual players with [...]
How To Be A Bingo Winner
The world of online bingo is filled with all kinds of rewards, bonuses, promotions and player perks and incentives. Bingo bonuses make the game one of the most affordable on the internet. During the first decade of the 21st century online bingo operators took a cue from online poker sites and began to offer players [...]
Coming to a State Near You-Online Bingo !
In the United States online bingo could be coming to s state near you sometime this year! The process of legalization started after two states, New York and Illinois, asked the Department of Justice for clarification of the 1961 Wire Act. Both states wanted to sell online lottery tickets and the justice department ruled that [...]
