The September 2018 roundup of all things happening bingo at UK Bingo Promotions in the past month sees a number of new sites added and reviewed, three in total, a new blog post offering advice on charity bingo events and, as always, lots of news.
Latest Bingo Sites
September saw three new sites added to our ever increasing reviews section, a couple of sites operated by 888 Holdings, Beatle Bingo and Snowy Bingo, one based around Cozy Games software, Velvet Bingo. Find out what offers they currently have on and what we thought of them by clicking the links below.
Beatle Bingo
An insect based online bingo site is not the first thing that pops into our mind when thinking about our favourite pastime although clearly the game has universal appeal in the animal kingdom with the release of Beatle Bingo…
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Velvet Bingo
Velvet Bingo is a retro 1940s inspired online bingo site that is part of the Live Bingo Network. Dating all the way back to November 2013, the site is built around the Cozy Games software platform and is a sister site to other website…
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Snowy Bingo
Snowy Bingo is an online bingo website that can be played all year round and not just for the winter months as the name may suggest.Launched in February 2016, Snowy Bingo is owned and operated by 888 Holdings and is part of their…
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From the Bingo Blog
This month we added an article all about raising money for good causes whilst playing our favourite game. In the article we gave a brief history of charity bingo events, the basic legislation required,
the pros and cons of attending an event and how you can play for charity online.
Charity Bingo, a novel way of fundraising
Charity begins at bingo The origins of bingo can be traced all the way back to the 1530s and was originally developed from the Italian lottery game “Lo Giuoco del Lotto”. Whilst the history of bingo spans many centuries, the modern game of bingo as we now…
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Latest Bingo News Roundup
September saw no slow down in the amount of news coming out of the industry. Highlights include SiGMA having a record breaking year, Corona having a bad time with the Dutch authorities and the introduction of a number of new slot games.
GiG offers Pay N Play option
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) now offers an instant registration and payment option for its operators using Trustly’s Pay N Play system. The system allows players to optionally register and pay through their online banking accounts...
read moreMecca Bingo releases new game
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Mecca Bingo is increasing customers’ chances of winning with its latest innovation, BOB. With customer feedback citing "the same people keep winning" and "I never win" as the most common complaint when playing online, Mecca’s Best Odds...
read moreKiron goes live with 138
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Virtual games specialist Kiron Interactive has agreed a deal to supply its full portfolio of products to the U.K. and Isle of Man-licensed Gaming Operator, 138. The Asian casino and sportsbook operator, which is now also focused on the...
read moreCashBet appoints Ed Brennan as company president
(PRESS RELEASE) -- iGaming platform provider CashBet has moved to bolster its senior team by installing advisory board member Ed Brennan as company president. Ed Brennan will lead CashBet in the next period of its development, following one of the world’s...
read moreGlobal Gaming adds Operational CFO role
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Global Gaming is further strengthening the financial side of the organisation with the addition of a new role, Operational Chief Financial Officer (Operational CFO), as part of the management team. Michael Gatt was officially appointed...
read moreRedbet launches new sportsbook
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The iGaming sports brand Redbet Casino has launched its new sportsbook, featuring a significantly improved user experience and an updated design. The new Redbet Sports, powered by Kambi, introduces several new and improved features. Cash...
read moreCorona Ltd appeals fine from Dutch authorities
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Corona Ltd has appealed the fine issued by the Dutch gambling regulator, De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). Corona Ltd maintains its prior position that its operations comply with applicable laws and regulations in the absence of an...
read moreScientific Games powers Caesars sports betting app
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games Corporation ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") launched mobile online sports betting with Caesars Entertainment in New Jersey 6th September to coincide with the start of the professional football season. The launch...
read more50 CEOs and 120 directors confirmed to speak at BOS Week
(PRESS RELEASE) -- A strong line-up of 50 CEOs will be sharing their expertise at this month’s Betting on Sports Week on a final agenda that boasts over 120 director-level speakers, and over 250 speakers across the week. The full agenda for Betting on...
read moreAlpha Boot Camp at SAGSE kicks off
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Patagonia Entertainment and SiGMA, one of the leading global iGaming exhibitions, has launched the inaugural Alpha Boot Camp at SAGSE in Buenos Aires. The Alpha Boot Camp will bridge the gap between continents and bring some of the best...
read moreKaaren Hilsen will leave Betsson
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Betsson AB’s CFO Kaaren Hilsen has decided to return to the telecom's industry and will assume the position as CEO of Telenor in Sweden. Hilsen has a notice period of six months and Betsson will begin the process of recruiting a new CFO...
read moreGambling Commission warns industry against unfair restrictions
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Online gambling businesses are required to remove unfair restrictions placed on customers withdrawing money from their gambling accounts or face action by the Gambling Commission. This comes following the Competition and Markets...
read moreSiGMA ready for record-breaking 2018
(PRESS RELEASE) -- This calendar year has been good to SiGMA. From the launch of new ventures to a full complement of global road show events, SiGMA has never been busier. SiGMA's flagship show has gone from strength to strength, with last year's summit...
read moreCorona fined by Dutch gaming authorities
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Corona, a subsidiary in the Betsson Group, operating the brands Oranje and Kroon, has received a fine of €300,000 from the Dutch regulator, De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), for offering gaming to customers in the Netherlands without a local...
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