In the UK, ‘bank holidays’ have been a long standing tradition since 1871. The original 1871 act specified four bank holidays and in 1971 the August bank holiday which was the first Monday in August was changed to the Last Monday in August. The August bank holiday is especially popular giving workers an extra day off to enjoy the summer weather. People head to the seashore to soak up the late summer sun before the chill winds of autumn arrive. For many who have been affected by the current recession travel is not an option and many people plan to spend the August bank holiday close to home. For avid players of internet bingo games in the UK, bank holidays are a good excuse to spend a long weekend playing online bingo.
Several bingo sites are offering special games during the August bank holiday. Many bingo sites report that a majority of players plan to spend the long weekend playing online bingo and socializing with friends and family. Unpredictable late summer weather is also a factor for many. One Bingo executive said, “Over the past few years there have been more players online during bank holidays than at any other time of the year and this year will be no different. With the weather as unpredictable as ever I can understand why people are choosing to have fun indoors.”
For many families hard hit by economic uncertainty a trip to the seashore of abroad is simply not an option. For avid players, the extra day off provides more time to play the bingo promotions and win one of the many special jackpots offered by many online bingo sites on the bank holiday weekend. Playing online bingo is very inexpensive, especially with some of the bingo bonuses that are offered. It is a perfect solution for those seeking home based entertainment. For those who do make the trip to the shore online bingo is available via mobile devices and cell phones. Players can soak up the sun and win cash playing bingo on the beach. Some online bingo players plan a bank holiday weekend bingo get together. One young receptionist said, “Me and my friends are getting together on the Monday to play bingo online, enjoy a few drinks and have a giggle. It’s become a bit of a tradition and normally at least one of us wins some money. We’ve all been working hard and looking forward to playing a few games together for weeks, I hope we can be as lucky as last year.”
