Online Bingo Revolutionises the Traditional Game

When you think of Bingo, you probably think of old ladies sitting in the local bingo hall frantically ticking off numbers on their Bingo card. This slightly unappealing image meant that for some years, traditional bingo saw a steady decline in numbers as it struggled to draw in clientele from the younger generation.

However, in recent years, the internet has revolutionised the way bingo is played and as such has transformed it into one of the biggest online gaming markets in the world. Whilst some players still favour traditional bingo halls, millions of players are instead hitting the online casino to get a fix of their favourite game.

With internet Bingo, the game is accessible at the click of a mouse and can be played from the comfort of your own home. And, if that isn’t convenient enough for you, many online casino providers have ventured into the world of mobile gaming, so you can play wherever and whenever you want; you will never have to miss a bingo game again!

The increase of online bingo has attracted a younger clientele, particularly from women aged between 20 and 25. In the time of recession, these players have found bingo as a cheaper, alternative form of entertainment to fill their evenings. With the revolution, a new form of ‘bingo-party’ has also been formed. A bingo-party is an exciting alternative to a night on the town whereby players get together with their friends to play bingo with a party-like atmosphere.

It is estimated that there are more than 100 million bingo players around, with women aged between 20 and 50 making up 80% of this figure. Statistics do suggest that men are yet to get on board the online bingo revolution, with Ladbrokes suggesting that women account for 83% of online players.

The statistics certainly support the idea that online bingo has grown rapidly in recent years. Its popularity is likely the result of its flexibility, eliminating the limiting factors such as restrictive timetables that playing at a live bingo hall brings. The recession has further benefit the bingo industry, with the craze of ‘Online Bingo Parties’ providing many players with a cheap, fun alternative to night out.

There is no denying that bingo has and continues to go through an exciting transitional period, with the online version breathing a much needed fresh injection of life into one of the nation’s favourite games.