Playing bingo at a venue or top online bingo sites might not be the first activity that comes to mind when thinking of ways to prolong your life. It is more usual to receive recommendations about exercise and diet. However, a number of studies have found that bingo could play a surprising and important role…
Fans of comedy bingo calling are in for a treat as Dabbers Social Bingo is once again on the hunt for the UK’s funniest and most charismatic bingo caller. Dabbers Social Bingo has been a driving force behind the revitalisation of bingo in recent years with its focus on entertainment, which combines comedy, cabaret, and…
In a recent interview, Jonny Bongo, the co-founder of Bongo’s Bingo talked about how his unique take on bingo has grown in popularity beyond his wildest dreams. Bongo’s Bingo was launched by Jonny Bongo and Joshua Burk in Liverpool in 2015, and they had no inkling of the success it was to become. What started…
Still one of the most popular pastimes for many people globally, it is obvious that bingo continues to win the hearts and minds of numerous fans in their respective countries and, it is really easy to see why. Whether played in traditional halls or at online bingo sites, the game offers excitement and entertainment in…
This year, there will be huge parties and celebrations for Bongo’s Bingo 10th birthday, and as part of the celebrations, Jonny Bongo and his team have launched a new podcast. The podcast called Bongo’s Bungalow, promises to reveal all about the crazy story of Bongo’s Bingo and what takes place behind the scenes to make…
Warwickshire County Council’s library service has announced a fantastic scheme for those who enjoy both bingo and reading. The Warwickshire Libraries launch Book Bingo, a reading challenge for adults that will be running throughout the year and culminate in a celebratory event for participants in December. The aim is to encourage people to read books…
For many people, January can feel like an uphill battle, with the festive cheer in the past and the days cold and dark. Some people take on the added challenge of Dry January and avoid alcohol for the entire month following the indulgence of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this can sometimes limit social opportunities. Luckily,…
Many of us like to set New Year’s resolutions, and many of us then struggle to keep them. In fact, some research has found that as many as 80% of people have broken their resolutions by February and just 8% manage to keep them for an entire year. However, once again, the game of bingo…
For much of the UK, one of the highlights of the Christmas season was the long-awaited last-ever episode of the hit show Gavin & Stacey and Mecca Bingo helped to ramp up the excitement with a special promotion. Mecca Bingo delighted fans of Gavin & Stacey hit TV series with a festive promotion that was…
You may well have noticed that bingo has been undergoing a resurgence over the past couple of years. Increasingly, Gen Z — those born between 1996 and the early to mid-2000s—are embracing the game, not just through online bingo sites but also as a fun option for a night out. This means that the stereotype…