For upon |Bingo has always been a slightly maligned recreational activity and was once pigeon-holed as something for grandmothers and village fairs. That myth has largely been bucked, with millennials seemingly playing the game with as much enthusiasm as baby boomers. But, as with most other industries that see a future online, bingo has rolled with the times and tried to push new boundaries over the last few years. Here are some interesting developments to have changed the face of the online bingo in the last few years:
The Bingo Networks Monopoly is a Good Thing
There are literally 100s of bingo sites out there, but it’s not as if they are all independent entities each with a small pool of players. Bingo sites run on networks, connecting the sites through shared games, promotions and so on. Using networks like Dragonfish, Virtue Fusion and so on, allows operators to provide players with huge jackpots, while at the same time offering tickets for just a few pence. Having just a select few players dominating the industry in this way is a good thing, offering an economy of scale with which the players can benefit.
Many New Sites Have Big Operators Behind Them
There isn’t, as such, a monopoly of ownership among bingo sites, but many new sites are actually operated by huge companies. For example, Robin Hood Bingo is operated by 888, the poker and sports betting giant. The raft of ‘sister’ sites operating under shared ownership is important though, as it means players will get access to many of the parent company’s cutting-edge games and exclusive promos.
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Bingo Sites Are Moving Away (Somewhat) From Bingo Only Platforms
Linked to the above, the overlapping ownership of bingo sites with big casino and betting companies means that the sites are no longer reliant on bingo as the main attraction. Most bingo sites traditionally offered online slot games, but that has been now supplemented by full online casino suites. Some sites will now even offer live dealer casino games, including the likes of roulette and blackjack with real dealers.
Welcome Bonuses Outweigh Those Offered at Casinos
The standard welcome offer at an online casino is usually something like double your first deposit (with some wagering requirements). Bingo welcome offers – and you can read more about those bonuses for new sites by following the link – will often quadruple your initial deposit amount, providing you with a hefty bank roll to start exploring the site. There is a slight catch in that bingo sites are designed for low-stakes players, so the maximum bonus might be something like £40 or £50 based on a £10 deposit. Still, in terms of bang for your buck, the bingo sites outmuscle the more ‘serious’ casino rivals.
Bingo Itself is Evolving
Bingo sites do not simply offer one type of game in a standard format. There are lots of different variations of the game – 90 ball, 50 ball and so on – which have different rules and speeds. But increasingly sites are offering different themed bingo games, with special features, prizes and gameplay. Themed bingo games like Who Wants to be a Millionaire Bingo, Deal or no Deal Bingo, I’m a Celebrity and the rest are attracting a whole new audience of players. With new technologies being added all the time, these new variants are going to keep pushing the boundaries. That’s great news for players.
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