Archive for August, 2007
What makes a good or bad on line bingo game?
21 August 2007
So what makes a good on line bingo game it could be down to the software the bingo site are using it could be the on line community, for some it is the promise of large cash prizes.
Maybe it’s the excellent layout of the games or the ease of playing.
The layout graphics at most clubs is clear and easy to use and see. Whatever the reason you play at your favorite site, whether it’s the fact they only have bingo on offer or the fact they offer alternative games to play you will always have one you return to again and again. As I said for some it is the promise of large cash prizes, the hope in the event they win they are lucky enough to scoop the big one.
For others like me it’s the community atmosphere and the chat groups, I love the community atmosphere and the friendliness of the other on line players and Chat Masters as well as the community games and quizzes.
Many people consider Bad Bingo sites being the ones who offer no incentives such as any deposit bonuses no bonuses of free money to join and usually this is reflected in the house and progressive jackpots, these tend to be quite a deal lower than the larger bingo clubs.
There have been reported payout problems at some sites with players reporting non-payouts of Jackpots and or slow or late payments to accounts, this is always picked up on our review site and we would never recommend such a club to our players.
Always ensure you are using a site which is regulated for your own peace of mind, you can do this by checking the reviews of the site you are considering.
A good bingo site we like is WillHill Bingo
Review of William Hill Bingo
No tag for this post.
At Home Bingo Game and Bingo Card Printer
20 August 2007
www.bingoport.co.uk/bingo-caller/ Home Bingo Game and Bingo Card Printer
This is a new game we have had constructed so people can print out bingo cards and play bingo at home.
We decided here at bingoport.co.uk knowing how much you all love the game Bingo that we would assist you with getting started on playing a game or two at home, in school clubs, mother toddler groups etc….
We have installed a bingo Card Builder and a Bingo Caller for you to use, this will enable you to print your own cards for your own use and run your own bingo games and added to the Print Bingo Cards feature we have a Bingo Caller that replaces the need for bingo balls and a cage.
Go to our link Print Bingo Card and Caller page where you will enter the Bingo Caller and Card Builder Pages, here you will be able to select from two different varieties of the game either 75 ball bingo cards or 90 balls for both calling the numbers and printing bingo cards.
The Bingo Card Builder or Bingo Card Printer lets you select the number of cards required to play and with your dauber (pen) in hand.
The Bingo Caller calls the numbers for you on your computer screen so it replaces the bingo cage, a virtual bingo cage and caller of you like.
The balls are numbered 1-75 in the case of 75 ball bingo and 1-90 as in the 90ball bingo game.
Our at home bingo game you have the option of selecting which type of game format you prefer.
As the numbers are selected in a random fashion you mark the corresponding number from your game ticket that you have printed out from the card builder.
Once you have marked all the numbers required in that particular game and if you are the first to do so you would call BINGO/HOUSE the game would stop play and you would claim relevant prize.
So you can see with this game you have just about every thing you need to have a great night in, play with the kids, and have a girl’s night in with a bottle or two.
You could even arrange a fundraising event for your school or local club, everyone loves bingo it’s a fun exciting game for all.
Onto the card builder and here are some simple instructions for you.
From the first page you need to select the format for the cards you require, as mentioned previously this could be either 75 ball bingo cards based on the American format, or 90 ball bingo cards based on the European format. Either game is just as exciting as the other but 90 ball bingo will usually take longer to play and there can be 3 prizes per game where as 75 ball is traditionally quicker and is usually based on there being one prize per game, less winners but more games.
On to the second page you have what we refer to as the Card builder.
Step One: you can choose a heading for your cards I.E. could be club name, school name etc.
Step Two: Enables you to put a heading on the cards I.E. if you have teams playing you could put each teams names on the cards, alternatively each individuals name but its up to you, you may even need it to put a ticket price if required, if not then just leave it blank..
Step Three: Lets you select the background color for your cards maybe your school or club colors.
Step Four: Select how many cards you want generated.
Step Five: On this page you click to send the information to the third page where the number of cards you selected will have been produced for you to print out and use at home/school or club.
Bingo is a social game to be played in the community as it brings players together in a social environment; it’s a fun sociable way to spend an evening with your friends and family too.
We hope you have lots of fun making your cards and even more fun playing the game at home with the kids or wherever with whomever.
No tag for this post.
Free Bingo V Play for Money Bingo
19 August 2007
Bingo is an exciting game which is played on a board and consists of a pattern of numbers ranging from 1-90 or 1-75 depending on the type of Bingo you play, numbers are called randomly by a random number generator and these are marked off according to the corresponding numbers on your card. Once you have completed the pattern you win.
This is a very exciting game which has been played since the 14th century it offers Bingo players excitement as well as social interaction. So you have decided you want to play Bingo it is now for you to decide whether to play Free Bingo or Pay Bingo.
So let’s give you some information regarding both options so you can make an informed choice.
Bingo is a thrilling game and on-line Bingo clubs are a place where you can make friends join in with the on-line communities and play Bingo, also you can play many other games depending on what that site has on offer.
Bingo has always been know as a social game and on-line Bingo is exactly the same on-line Bingo sites offer chat rooms for you to interact with other players compare how your doing or find out about different promotions or competitions.
The different gaming options available are vast and it’ll come down to your own personal preference which games you play.
The great news is you don’t have to be a paying member to play on-line Bingo everybody can join in and enjoy the entertainment, many on-line clubs offer the facility of Free Play Bingo alongside there paying games, which means everybody can join in and use the facilities available.
The games are played in the same manner as normal bingo and the facilities will be the same as paying members, you will have access to their chat rooms and community pages. Register with the relevant Bingo club and then just select the Free Play option and away you go, the games are exactly the same as normal Bingo only the prizes awarded are usually awarded in Points or Free Pounds rather than cash. One of the clubs currently offering Free Bingo is Jackpot Joy. Jackpot Joy have the option where you can join in the fun and excitement and play completely free, you are awarded bonus points on any game wins which can then be entered for various competitions or redeemed against certain prizes, sometimes they even offer Cash prizes.
Each club will have their own terms and conditions associated with Free Play and it will vary at the Bingo club you are registering with so please familiarize yourself with those details. It is worth checking our reviews to see what clubs are offering this bonus feature.
Whether you chose this type of play or whether you choose to play for money the clubs social experience is usually the same. However playing for money has a different feel to it as is often more exciting due to the element of risk. You are playing for monetary prizes so the thrill of the games is heightened as the rewards are greater but you have to remember that playing for money also has greater losses.
Playing for money has more risks associated with it so therefore can be more thrilling , you are gambling with you own money and run the risk of losing the same as with free Bingo only you lose real money and not Bingo points. This is real gambling and has any associated risks with it you have to be aware of the consequences of gambling and keep a close eye on your wagers and losses. Some clubs offer excellent deposit bonuses so you get rewarded for depositing and many will have ongoing loyalty programs to reward regular players. We do say though if you are playing pay Bingo you set yourself limits and many clubs offer the facility of setting deposit limits so use them.
The overall gaming experience is the same and both will offer chat rooms chat games promotions and prizes. Free play is often a good way for you to familiarize yourself with the game options and differences before you decide to wager real money. There are various review sites that give you excellent information about current sites available one of these is Bingoport.co.uk this is an excellent Bingo Review web site that is available to assist you in reviewing On-line Bingo clubs and the facilities they have to offer.
As well as informing you about the various bonuses available upon registration. They review all sites listed regularly and bring you the latest up to date information pertaining to that On-line Bingo site and their company’s term’s and conditions in short verse. (You need to check these fully at each On-line Bingo site separately) This information is provided in order that you can select the ones you wish to visit rather than having to go to each site separately. They have an excellent community at Bingoport.co.uk and they share ideas, news and reviews about Bingo sites the up coming competitions and prizes available as well as giving you the most comprehensive information about on-line bingo sites.
Like many things in this world there are various on-line Bingo Games available to you, how you go about selecting a game is down to the individual but it would depend on a number of different factors. If you are looking to purchase tickets and have the opportunity to win Cash prizes you need to select the club you play at you can do this by looking at On-line reviews of the various clubs offered. Determine whether they play for cash and what the game play options are before deciding if it is the right one for you.
However if you require Free play just as before it is a case of reviewing what sites offer this facility and selecting the ones who give you that option. Most of all whether it is Free play or Play for Money have fun and enjoy yourself….
Double Bonus Only at Jackpot Joy only through www.Jackpotjoy.com/port
£10 Deposit Required You must sign up through BingoPort - Jackpot Joy link above. Once signed up you need to make your £10 Deposit and you will get your first £10 free. Then you need to email support@jackpotjoy.com with the word PORT to get your next £10.
No tag for this post.
Why join Bingoport.co.uk Forum
17 August 2007
Bingoport.co.uk is an excellent Bingo Review web site that is available for you to assist you in reviewing On-line Bingo clubs and the facilities they have to offer. As well as informing you about the various bonuses available upon registration.
We review all sites listed regularly and bring you the latest up to date information pertaining to that On-line Bingo site and their company’s term’s and conditions in short verse. (You need to check these fully at each On-line Bingo site separately)
This information is provided in order that you can select the ones you wish to visit rather than having to go to each site separately. We have an excellent community here at Bingoport where we share ideas, news as well as funny and heart breaking stories, the good times and the bad.
Join our exciting community and be part of a larger family sharing ideas, recipies and stories as well as the normal gossip and general chit chat. The forum is a fabulous facility where you can post items for other community members to read and comment on. You can make many friends through the site as well as keeping up to date with all the regular promotions and offers bingo sites are offering on the internet.
To join the community register on bingoport.co.uk and you will automatically gain entry onto the on-line forum. These forums are used all over the internet building large on-line communities where people make friends as well as us using them to keep members informed of up coming promotions and bonuses…
Joining the forum gives you access to any current quizzes or promotional competitions we may be offering as well as the information about competitions and prizes the Bingo sites are offering. Or you can use it just to read relevant news items that concern like minded Bingo players.
Ever wondered about a site whether it is worth joining? What the house prizes are like? Do they have chat rooms Etc? Now you can find out for yourself post a question on our on-line forums and let other players confirm their views and opinions.
You get the most honest reports available all for free – nothing works better than word of mouth.
Don’t forget you can earn Port Points for getting involved in the Bingo Port Forum. You can then redeem these points to play Free Bingo or to claim real money to use at selected bingo site.
No tag for this post.
BingoPort.co.uk Newsletter - August 16, 2007
16 August 2007
Welcome to the BingoPort.co.uk Newsletter for August 16th. We are VERY excited to bring you news that we are giving away tickets to a Bingo Mini Cruise thanks to us and Foxy Bingo. It’s going to be great fun over the next three weeks and we run tournaments to get the winner on the cruise. Read all of the details below and have a great week!
WIN A BINGO CRUISE WITH BINGOPORT.CO.UK AND FOXYBINGO
We have some GREAT news!!! Many of you might already know that FoxyBingo is running a Bingo Cruise to Rotterdam between the 10th and 12th of October. We have two tickets to give away to one lucky BingoPort.co.uk member. That’s right, you can win a fantastic bingo cruise for you and a friend which includes a berth in an ensuite cabin, 4 games of bingo and coach tickets to and from either Amsterdam or Rotterdam on October 11. WOW!
So how do you win these tickets? All you have to do is play our FREE BINGO GAME where we will be running 3 qualifying tournaments a day for three weeks. Then, on Tuesday September 11 at 9pm, all qualifiers will play in a private 3 hour CRUISE PARTY tournament with the pair of cruise tickets going to the winner. In addition, all pots during the private 3 hour tournament on September 11 will be worth 2000 PortPoints!
It’s going to be LOTS of fun, so make sure you get involved. The qualifying tournaments start on Monday August 20 and run at 11am, 4pm and 9pm EVERY DAY for 3 weeks. All you need to do is win one of these and you’ll be in the PRIVATE Cruise Party on September 11. PLUS… If you win a qualifying tournament, you’ll get a cute Foxy Fox sent to your door!!!
More details and terms can be found on our Bingo Cruise page. Note that in order to be able to participate in the Private Bingo Party here at Bingoport.co.uk on September 11, you must have a funded account at Foxy Bingo. Click Here to get one now.
Due to the running of of these qualifying tournaments, we will be changing our weekly special PortPoints bingo games - so make sure you look at the Bingo Forum for details of our NEW daily specials.
In the meantime, we will be running normal tournaments for the next 4 days as outlined below:
| THRILLING THURSDAY every Thursday 10am to 11am - Guaranteed PP500 Pots (PP100 for one line, PP150 two lines and PP250 full house) 4pm to 5pm - Guaranteed PP1000 Pots (PP200 for one line, PP300 two lines and PP500 full house) 8pm to 11pm - Guaranteed PP1000 Pots (PP200 for one line, PP300 two lines and PP500 full house) |
| FRIDAY SPECIALS every Friday 11am to 1pm - Two Hours of Guaranteed PP1000 Pots over lunchtime! 8pm to 10pm - Two Hours of Guaranteed PP1500 Pots! |
| SUPER SATURDAY every Saturday 10am to 11am - PP500 Guaranteed Pots All Hour 4pm to 5pm - Special PP2500 Tournament 10pm to midnight - PP1000 Guaranteed Pots All Hour |
| KICKBACK SUNDAY every Sunday 10am to 11am - Guaranteed PP500 Pots AND PP1000 Tournament 1pm to 2pm - Guaranteed PP500 Pots AND PP1000 Tournament 8pm to 10pm - Guaranteed PP1000 Pots AND PP2500 Tournament |
The Chat Managers have been doing a wonderful job and they will be around to make sure everything is going smoothly in our new guaranteed jackpots and tournaments.
 CM-Kevsgirl07 |
 CM-nuttykaz1 |
 CM-ChattyCathy24 |
 CM-bluesky |
SEND US YOUR STORIES - GET 1000 PORTPOINTS
A few weeks ago we asked you to send in your funny (or otherwise) stories of where the bingo call "2 fat ladies - 88" came from. You can see just some of the great responses we got RIGHT HERE.
Now we are asking you to submit your stories for all of the other calls out there. If you don’t know any more, play in our FREE BINGO and you’ll see every number has a particular saying - some bingo callers say different things. Make up your own story about a called number and send it to us (promos@bingoport.co.uk) and you’ll get 1000 PORTPOINTS!
Remember, you can see what others have done on THIS PAGE.
That’s it for another week! As always, PLEASE send us your comments, questions and suggestions.
Best regards,
The BingoPort.co.uk Team
No tag for this post.
Gala Bingo Online Review
16 August 2007
Gala Bingo is on of the most popular on line bingo sites, Best know for its clubs up and down the country.
Galabingo.co.uk is now available on line as well as having there own Bingo channel on the television. Gala is the biggest Bingo retailer in the UK and them payout more than 28 million in prizes each week.
At Galabingo.co.uk you will find many different clubs offering a variety of games, simply select the one you prefer and start the game.
All Gala on-line clubs have there own individual prize fund and progressive jackpots as well as the overall club progressive jackpot.
Gala bingo brings party games to the table also, there is something for everyone. Soon as you sign in you will be taken to the lobby where you then select which game to play.
Gala Bingo is part of the gala coral group and with more than 5 million members Europe-wide they are considered to be the leaders of the field.
Gala are dedicated to bringing you a safe, secure, friendly and happy environment for you to enjoy your gaming experience.
Recently Gala Bingo Online was in the Headlines for making the first ever Bingo millionaire with their Kerchingo game this was the fist ever million pound game to take place.
Pauline Clarke from Bristol life will never be the same again on 27th July 2007 she became Galas first ever bingo millionairess. “This takes on-line bingo to the next level” Damien Cope Galas E-commerce director said.
No tag for this post.
Are you addicted to bingo Gambling?
16 August 2007
Are you addicted to Bingo/Gambling? Most people know when they have a problem and will recognize the tell tale signs many just find it hard to admit they have a problem.
The hardest part is admitting that you have a problem, ask yourself a few questions, such as are you spending more than what you can afford?
Do you stay away from work, college or school to play? Have you stopped purchasing other items so you can gamble?
Do feel the need to hide how much you are spending from family and friends? Do you have problems with sleeping? And or have you borrowed money to finance your gambling?
Gambling can be a real drain on you, your finances and your family, you live in a world of fantasy believing you will hit the big one thus making up for the amounts you have already spent.
In reality you are chasing a dream and the problem only escalates. An addict is somebody whose life revolves around their addiction they eat sleep and dream of that big win, chasing a dream that never comes. Health problems are associated with gambling these include such illnesses as depression, stress, sleeping problems and suicide.
Gambling is an illness in its self and is recognized as such by health professionals. Nobody chooses to become a gambler and it often starts with normal game play which sometimes spirals out of control. Gamblers don’t really enjoy the game any longer and are often not in control of there actions as they have a compulsive desire to gamble and cannot control themselves.
Compulsive gambling leads to real problems and financial issues, rising debt problems, bankruptcy, relationship breakdowns and in the worst cases scenarios even suicide.
You are the only person who can determine whether gambling has become a problem for you and admitting it to yourself is often the first step in recovering. There are many Gambling help sites which offer support and assistance with this addiction as well as you being able to speak with your own doctor about this illness. These services are free and are completely confidential, this is your first step to help and recovery.
No tag for this post.
88 Two Fat Ladies
15 August 2007
Another Great Two Fat Ladies Bingo Story.
The age old story behind the phrase ‘88 - two fat ladies’ comes from a famous man who we have all heard of, but were unaware of this fact. The man I am referring to is Mr Pablo Picasso! It happened on what seemed like another boring day, where he just painted away, thinking up strange and abstract images that would one day be worth a fortune! That’s when it happened, he glanced out of his window, only to be amazed by two rather large women walking by. He was strangely inspired by their figures and without further ado, he grabbed his brush and began to paint! Of course, he couldn’t just paint a portrait of them, he had to make it weird and wonderful, so in one quick, swift stroke he drew a figure 8 and then another right next to it! Adding only a hat and two feet to each figure, he had finished. “Ta da” he thought, “88, two wonderfully fat ladies!!”
Thanks
A big thank you and congratulations to Kerry for sending in this gem about how the call of “88 two fat ladies” came about.
You have earned yourself a double point’s bonus and have been awarded 2000 PortPoints for your troubles!
One night Chrissie and Suzy were in their local having a couple of gin and tonics when a little boy Johnny comes running in shouting ‘dad ‘dad’ ‘mums gone to bingo again! We aint had no tea can we a have a few bob for some chips for me and our Alan?’
Dad gives Johnny the few bob he asks for turns to Chrissie and Suzy and says u two would fit in well at that bingo, you look like my wife’s favourite number. the man finishes his drink and strides after young Johnny.
Chrissie and Suzy look at each other not knowing what the man is on about they had never been to bingo!
The next day stood at the bus stop together waiting to go to town to get their shopping Suzy and Chrissie see young Johnny and his brother Alan, Chrissie says to Johnny hey young one what your dad talking about with this bingo! Johnny doesn’t know what they mean so Suzy asks what’s your mum’s favourite number lad? Johnny replies 88 mrs why?
That night Suzy and Chrissie join their local bingo having decided to try this bingo lark! Half way through the game the caller announces they will be playing the big jackpot in ten minutes! Suzy and Chrissie get their gin and tonics and take a seat Suzy marks off her numbers! And whispers to Chrissie ‘hey Chrissie I need that number!’ Chrissie knew straightaway which number Suzy needed as she looked up there it was on the television screen! Suzy jumped with joy she had just won £150,000! When the bingo caller came over to congratulate Suzy and Chrissie they told the story of how they began playing bingo.
After that the caller would shout out Two Fat Ladies 88 giving Chrissie and Suzy a knowing glance! The name for number 88 stuck and was like a contagious rash the story was told far and wide about how the two fat ladies Suzy and Chrissie came to win the big one!
Kerry
Don’t forget to join in the Free Bingo here at BingoPort to earn even more PortPoints!
UK Bingo ForumNo tag for this post.
Bingo.com players have been returning to play.
15 August 2007
Bingo.com players have been returning to play.
Bingo.com is an established online Bingo site and has been offering great Bingo and loads of Fun Games to its players since 1999. Bingo players have been returning to play at Bingo.com day after day, and year after year, because they seem to have great fun playing the Bingo games and enjoying the social scene inside their free games that Bingo.com offers you. They have learned over the years that by offering you loads of silly free Bingo chat games, Bingo game styles, fantastic promotions and supper Jackpot thrills put together, go a long way in making Bingo.com a brilliant online Bingo site. Your security and Privacy are guaranteed here.
www.bingo.com £5.00 No Deposit Needed!
Bingo.com offers you fantastic Free Bingo and when you play Free Bingo at Bingo.com get yourself ready to expect the unexpected. You could be the next player to make it into the long list of super Jackpot Winners! So the very next moment you might be jumping out of your seat shouting for joy. Bingo.com’s online Bingo players say that playing free bingo here is incomparable, just when you seem to least expect it a lucky bingo game card comes along and you really are running round the house. Take a look at their free online Bingo games @ www.bingo.com and you could be winning today.
They would like you to come back and play Bingo every day at Bingo.com and love their players to get involved by posting your profile picture and writing a bit about yourself so your fellow Bingo players will be able to view this whilst in chat, this helps them to get to know a bit about you and vice the versa you get to know a bit about them, what a great way of chatting to people and making lots of new friends.
The games that are on offer at Bingo.com are both 75 ball and 90 Ball and there is no download required as their games are played on flash games. Bingo.com offers you a free £5.00 sign up Bonus so you get to try them out for free. For full details of all the games available to you please visit www.bingo.com. You will be guaranteed a great online Bingo experience.
www.bingo.com £5.00 sign up Bonus
No tag for this post.
Ladbrokes Bingo Site Review
14 August 2007
Ladbrokes Bingo Site is another one of our favorites is a very easy site to navigate, they offer cheap games too one of the only sites available on the internet to offer 5p games.
ladbrokesbingo.com
Ladbrokes Bingo site is a fantastically exciting site they offer banking options which include pay pal (one of the only sites offering this payment option) The Bingo games are all based on the European 90’s bingo format.
At Ladbrokes the games are available 24 hours so whether you’re an early riser or a night owl you can play at your leisure. Ladbrokes offer a purchase option of 1 card up to a maximum of 36 cards per game.
You have a choice in which cards you buy and can select the ones you like. The games are played with auto features for sorting cards, auto win so you don’t have to call Bingo, as well as auto daubing.
The games rooms have progressive jackpots as well as all the other chat room facilities and chat games. Ladbrokes also offer non bingo games at their site as well as further casino gaming options.
Ladbrokes is currently offering a sign up bonus of ten pounds. Please refer to the site for promotions, current progressive jackpots and games schedules.
See the Ladbrokes Bingo TV Ad!
No tag for this post.