Bingo is a much loved games that had been enjoyed in bricks and mortar venues for decades, and has also made a very successful transition to the online medium. In its traditional form bingo become known as a game for a certain demographic of the public, namely the older generations.

However, thanks to online bingo the game has expanded and is now enjoyed by people of all ages, and all walks of life. Being able to get in a round of number dabbing from the comfort of your own home has seen the world of online bingo take off in a big way.

In this three part article you will see a list of the very best bingo websites available.

Bet365 Bingo
Bet365 have a reputation that is revered throughout the gambling fraternity, and they are one of the biggest gaming operators in Europe. The company gained notoriety for its extensive sportsbook and award winning casino, but has also enjoyed rave reviews for this excellent bingo experience.

The site opened its doors in 2008 and has since gained a reputation for having a staggering amount of games and also for jackpots that are befitting one of the industry’s big hitters.

X Bingo
X Bingo comes with the backing of the Mandalay stable of gaming venues and as such can deliver on great progressive jackpots while also offering the very best in safety and security measures. X Bingo is one of the best looking bingo websites but there is much substance behind the gloss, and despite its young age it has quickly established itself as one of the best online bingo options.

With the reputation of its parent company to uphold the pressure was always on X Bingo, but luckily it has lived up to its billing and sits comfortably beside its more illustrious contemporaries.

Caesars Bingo
This brand new bingo offering may be in its infancy, but with the massive name that is carries it is little wonder that it has began its life in such grand fashion. There was much hype when Caesars launched in the summer of 2011, after all this was an online bingo venue from the same people who run and operate the world famous Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

You will feel that you are in the gambling Mecca of the U.S when you play your bingo on Caesars. It oozes that Vegas feel and is a really classy place to be, while coming from a complete gaming legend means that you will be treated to some market leading jackpots, bonuses, and offers.

Foxy Bingo
If you are from the UK then you will be hard pressed to find a more recognizable bingo brand than Foxy Bingo. That is because the company have certainly been assertive in their marketing strategies, and are the sponsors of familiar TV shows as well as operating their own radio station.

Luckily Foxy Bingo has much to shout about as it has become one of the biggest online bingo venues. A mix of top games and a great and vibrant community keep the players flocking back to Foxy, while the jackpots can reach very high sums meaning that all types of bingo players are catered for.

Ladbrokes
If you are looking to play your bingo under the umbrella of one of the biggest names in European gambling, then Ladbrokes will surely be at the top of your list. The company are the biggest UK land based betting operation with every town and city in the UK housing at least one Ladbrokes venue.

Although the company are best known for their sportsbook, they have taken to the online bingo world with aplomb. Ladbrokes have also used decades in the industry to deliver a great all round bingo destination that despite its formal looks scores high for its great cash incentives and breadth of gaming choice.

Sing Bingo
Sing Bingo brings something new to the online bingo party, and offers players a totally unique environment and concept in which to do their number dabbing. As the name suggests, Sing Bingo is created around the theme of music with its gaming rooms carrying musical names and prizes taking the form of music memorabilia (although of course cash jackpots are available).

Sing Bingo has put itself firmly in the fun bracket of bingo websites, but there is some serious gaming action to be had, and some great jackpots to be claimed.

Sun Bingo
Newspaper giant The Sun has noticed the growing trend in online bingo and its popularity, and opened their own website in 2006. Coming from the world of tabloid journalism may not be the credentials needed for a top bingo experience, but Sun Bingo delivers what could arguably be claimed as the best online bingo experience.

With the backing of the UK’s biggest selling daily newspaper it seems that Sun Bingo had the means to deliver all the things that avid bingo players want. High jackpots, great gaming choice, fun promotions, and lucrative bonuses are all in evidence on Sun Bingo, while its look is a refreshing break from the traditional online bingo website design.

32red Bingo
32red are one of the biggest operators in the online gambling sector and they have become one of the best in what they do. Being able to count numerous awards from their various ventures, it is little wonder the 32red Bingo is a great bingo venue. It is also one of the oldest, opening its doors in 2001. Years of experience have allowed 32red to hone their craft, and what the player is left with is a bingo site that ticks every box.

As one of the biggest gaming brands you can expect to see some of the very highest progressive jackpots around, while the customer service and security is award winning and admired throughout the gambling fraternity.

32red Bingo concludes this look at the best online bingo venues. This list is in no way exhaustive and you will find dozens of other online bingo destinations that are fantastic gaming experiences. Always be prepared to look for a venue that suits your specific needs and carries some great offers.

These listed venues merely offer an all round package that cannot be surpassed elsewhere.

There are a wide variety of online bingo games available for play. Most of these games will fall into one of the following categories. Knowing what these types of bingo entail are important so you don’t get into a game that you don’t think you’ll enjoy.

One type of online bingo variety is five in a row. This is perhaps the most additional form of bingo. Its name relates to the five letters that are used to spell the word bingo. When playing five in a row bingo the chips can be arranged in a number of patterns. This would include horizontally, diagonally and vertically.

Speed bingo is another type of bingo game. In this variation the numbers are called out very quickly. Also in this game it does not take as many numbers to have a match as other bingo varieties. In fact in some games you can win with as low as three numbers.

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In the UK today, you hear our prime minister, David Cameron continually banging on about the Big Society but all his efforts to create a positive, vibrant community of people helping one another are half hearted and not fully seen through. It would be better if Cameron took a leaf out of the online bingo community and saw how a real community functions.

The main problem Cameron faces is finding an incentive to get everyone to support each other and bandy together. I feel that the Big Society is missing an actual incentive that will galvanize people into action. When you play online bingo, the incentive is clear enough, the opportunity to win money and meet like minded people.

Online bingo is all about community and sharing experiences, you just have to log into one of the many bingo chat rooms to learn about how affectionate and caring people can be. Of course this is not always the case, there are many times, when people can also be mean spirited and petty but then the CM will step in and put an end to it. Of course a bingo chat room is a lot easier to monitor than a country, however if you start an initiative without any clear incentives that will benefit individual fairly, you are going to have some trouble on your hands.

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If you’re like me and rely on the internet to provide your television, you might have seen the extensive advertising coverage Sun Bingo is getting.

Recently, they introduced their new mascot, the ‘Sun Bingo woman’, a lady who we can only assume is supposed to look whimsical and fun, but in reality who looks slightly like a demented pageant winner. She shows up just as two women are trying to contort themselves into yoga positions and encourages them to play bingo games instead, shrieking ‘I’d rather be playing some bingo!’.

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Jackpot Joy Bingo has a brand new winner and the Queen is thrilled about it!

The popular site announced that Gill O had won a staggering £510,049.26 on the Bejewelled Bingo game, making her the biggest online bingo progressive jackpot winner ever. The win was so big that it merited a call from Barbara Windsor, Jackpot Joy’s Queen of Bingo.

“This is one of the reasons I love working with Jackpot Joy Bingo,” the Queen said, “being able to ring someone to congratulated them on winning over half a million pounds is something I will remember for a very long time! Speaking to Gill was wonderful although it was more myself doing the talking as, bless her, she had been left quite speechless by the whole thing.”

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