Most persons are aware of the phrase, “manners maketh man”. It is by politeness, etiquette and charity that society is saved from falling into a heap of savagery. The same concept applies when you are interacting in Bingo chat rooms too.

Bingo chat rooms are a fantastic social networking tool where you can meet and interact with fellow Bingo Players. They give you an insight into what other Players think of the game, the experiences they have had while playing Bingo online, and they also provide the opportunity to learn from avid Bingo Players. You may find that you spend more time in the Chat rooms than actually playing Bingo. In any event, you should know the basic chat room etiquette that your Bingo peers respectfully observe.

• The Chat Master (CM) should be spoken to with respect at all times. Indecent, abusive, or aggressive language will not be tolerated at any time if directed to the CM or to any fellow Player in the Bingo hall.
• You should refrain from using CAPS when typing as these are used mainly by the CM to stand out from regular Players. Instructions from the CM are also usually posted in CAPS (or red font) to ensure Players do not miss important information. Players should be cautious to refrain from using red font as well, so that new Players do not confuse regular Players with CMs.
• Under no circumstances should you impersonate other online Bingo Players in the chat.
• Do not boast about your winnings. This type of obnoxious behaviour is not well received by fellow Bingo Players.
• Be sure to congratulate other players who are winning. This shows good sportsmanship and character.
• When choosing your screen name, select a name that is appropriate. Consider that you are playing with persons of various nationalities, race, creed, economic and social standing, and religion before posting a screen name.
• Promoting other Bingo sites in the chat room of another site may be conceived as spamming.
• Whatever you do, please refrain completely from gossiping about other Players especially if they are not in the Chat room. And, under no circumstances are you to solicit other players for gifts or promises of money.

Playing Bingo online is loads of fun, especially if it is accompanied by a chat room. If you follow the above bingo chat room etiquette, everyone can participate in a memorable, fantastic time.

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Frame, a successful marketing company based in Glasgow, will be managing Gala Bingo’s marketing campaign in 2009. Television, Radio, and Internet ads are the strategies comprising this proposed massive campaign.

Gala has had a hellish 2008 with 13 of their land-based bingo clubs closing to the internal company reorg which ousted 200 workers from their headquarters. Personal equity backers even had to take a 50% cut in their stake. However, Dominic Harrision, Gala’s new CEO, remained confident that Gala would regain firm footing in 2009 and remain recession resilient.

In general, 2008 was a rocky road to travel for bingo Operators, both land-based and online. The National Bingo Caller of the Year competition, which is annually hosted by The National Bingo Game Association was suspended this year due to the difficulties facing the bingo industry.

With so many obstacles in its path, it will be very interesting to see what marketing strategies Frame has in mind to rebuild Gala’s weakening bridges. The latest scoop is that online media was the popular preference to print media for next year’s marketing initiatives.

Woolworths, a renowned UK high street retail store is reportedly looking into creating fresh revenue for the brand and moving into the online bingo business, and that’s just for starters.  The group has signed a deal for an online bingo site with St Minver, a Gibraltar based white label provider who currently provides platforms for 20 licensees, and is positive at the prospects of what lies ahead.  Long term plans are not limited to the bingo market though, as Woolworths also plans to extend its gaming portfolio going forward with the launch of additional casino games for its customers to enjoy.

While analysts debate as to whether online gambling will be suited to the brand or not, the Woolworths decision makers are confident that its customers trust the brand and will enjoy this type of entertainment in a safe, secure and familiar environment.  And what better way to pass the time while you do your online shopping at Woolies than by playing a game of bingo on the side?

If you’re one of the many players who do not just play bingo for the mere enjoyment of the game but rather, care about strategy and returns, then it may be worth your while to consider playing bingo online as opposed to your favourite Las Vegas Bingo hall. 

Why, you may ask, well it’s actually quite simple when you think about it.  In general, Las Vegas bingo halls offer relatively low payout rates in comparison with their online counterparts, this is largely due to the fact that they have to cover huge staff overheads, as well as provide and maintain the venues in which their players play.  While overheads like these are still applicable to online operators, the overall costs are slightly lower and as such, they are able to provide players with huge free money bonuses and extravagant promotions.  This means that you get more out of your experience online than at a land based bingo hall, and have an even greater chance of winning.  Not to mention the fact that online bingo has auto-daub and card sorting features which assist and enhance your game play on multiple card games, making you way more effective than at a land based venue.

Add to the increased returns the convenience factor, where you don’t have to head out at, but can rather play from the comfort of your own home and the fact that online bingo allows you to be social and chat during the games, enabling you to meet new and interesting people and it’s not difficult to see why online bingo is the better bet.

Most of us can remember the days when bingo was played as a fun game using a bingo card, pieces of paper or chips to cover numbers and someone in front shouting lines and numbers, followed by the shout of “bingo” somewhere in the room.  And while there are still a number of land based venues offering bingo games as charity fund raisers or for serious betting, the bingo phenomenon has moved online and is taking the world by storm.  So if you’re wondering how to play Bingo online, look no further, we have all of the details for you right here, and while it’s not much different from the traditional games, there are a few things to learn before diving in.

Getting Ready to Play Online

Firstly, find an online bingo hall that is reputable in order to ensure that your personal and banking details are safe and secure and so that you will actually receive any winnings due to you.  Refer to the reviews of the various halls on this site for trusted operations and then choose the one that appeals to you.

Once you have selected a place to play, register and sign up an account by following the easy steps on the site.  Once this is done you can deposit money via the numerous banking options available and you will be ready to begin by selecting a bingo game and purchasing a card (you can start off with one and as you get more comfortable progress to multiple cards if you wish).

Object and Game Play

The object of a game of bingo is to be the first player to complete the game pattern and shout “BINGO” before the next ball comes out.  Now, before you get confused about a game pattern, this is simply a bingo card, each of which has a unique special matrix which contains a set of numbers marked in Rows and columns according to the spelling of the word “Bingo” usually as follows:

B: 1-15
I:  16-30
N: 31-45
G: 46-60
O: 61-75

This is representative of a 75 ball game which is very popular and can be found at most rooms.  There is also a 90 ball variation that consists of 9 columns and 3 rows (15 number spaces and 12 empty).

The winning game pattern will be announced prior to starting the game and the numbers are then called by the random number generator (which is the machine that ensures the randomness and fairness of all online casino and poker games) and the player then “covers” them if they appear on the card.  You also have a tool available to you called “Auto-daub” which automatically checks your card after each number is called, while this can be helpful in games where you are playing multiple cards, it does detract from the excitement of hunting down the number yourself, but the choice is yours.

Community and Chat

Talking to anyone during a land based bingo game is prohibited but online it is encouraged and you can happily do so in numerous chat games offered by the bingo halls.  Most have growing communities and a number of regular users who get to know each other as they play, so not only are you having fun playing the game, but also meeting and making friends across the globe.

As you can see, playing bingo online is easy and something you will get the hang of very quickly.  Not only is it fun but can also be profitable if your luck and skill find the right balance.  So now that you know what it’s all about, let the game begin!

Arizona Charlies did away with their Bonanza Jackpot as of Midnight on New Years Eve.

They are switching to a non progressive Dual Dab. The included pictures are for Arizona Charlies on Decatur. I’m not sure what Boulder is doing, although I heard Boulders IS progressive. I’ll post more on AC Boulder when I can get some straight answers.

AC Decatur also added 3-on-strips Super Coverall jackpot of $10,000 if the coverall is hit in 51 numbers or less on one of the 3-on-strips.

My source tells me the $12,000+ Bonanza money was to be split evenly over all 12 sessions Hotballs, making them all over $1,000 and a few of them over $2,000. I just got off the phone with Decatur and this hasn’t been added as of yet though.

UPDATE: The $12,000+ from the bonanza was applied to the Hotballs yesterday, so ALL the hotballs are over $1,000 with a few over $2,000.

The price went back up to $8 (Decatur) for a small Rainbow instead of the $7 they have been at.

Happy Dual Dabbing!