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Great new games and prizes with BOGOF Bingo
(2010-07-08 16:50:26)
There are some great prizes to be won with BOGOF Bingo this summer. And, in keeping with the turning of the seasons, they are all summer-themed! Those who log onto the site for a game of free bingo can enter special games rooms in which they may pick up one of five luxury picnic hampers. Packed inside these baskets are all manner of chocolates, cheeses and teas to help quench your appetite this summer.
Bingo clubs to receive smoking dispensation?
(2010-07-05 17:22:32)
A change in the current national smoking ban may make it legal for people to smoke in bingo clubs. There has been an increase in the amount of bingo club closures since the ban was introduced in 2007. Indeed, 130 bingo clubs have reportedly closed their doors during this time. This comes in addition to the 2,365 pubs which ceased trading in the UK last year. A full review could come with the arrival of a new government.
Bingo fans protest club closure
(2010-07-05 16:32:46)
Some people will go to the ends of the earth to make sure they can still play bingo. Indeed, free bingo fans may have some sympathy for the 16 protestors in the US who were arrested after protesting the seizure of bingo machines from a bingo hall in Alabama. The Greenetrack hall where they were removed from is facing closure with 400 employees losing their jobs. Among those arrested was Democratic State Senator Bobby Singleton.
Sheree Murphy confesses free bingo love
(2010-06-04 15:07:00)
It's a feeling many wives and girlfriends will be experiencing this summer as World Cup fever grips the nation. Actress Sheree Murphy has admitted that she'll be spending her time without footballer husband Harry Kewell by visiting her local bingo club. The star admitted that she has always been a big fan of playing bingo and believes a night down the local club with friends and family is a great way to spend an evening.
BOGOF bingo all year round
(2010-04-20 15:10:00)
Lots of online bingo operators draw players in with the promise of free games. Unfortunately, not everyone is in it for the long haul, so to speak. Some sites offer free bingo deals for a limited time only and, once the promotion is over, members are suddenly required to pay for every single game. But that is certainly not the case at BOGOF Bingo, the UK's favourite free bingo site. What you see is what you get with us - BOGOF bingo!
BOGOF Bingo's guide to April Fool's Day 2010
(2010-04-07 12:54:00)
BOGOF Bingo likes to celebrate the lighter things in life because we believe that, first and foremost, free bingo should be fun. Of course, April Fool's Day is traditionally the best time of the year for having a laugh and this year was no exception. That's largely because UK newspapers have been lining up to outdo each other in the daftness stakes. In the following story, we give free bingo fans a guide to three of the very best spoofs.
Bingo jackpot winner heads to Disneyland
(2010-03-16 12:25:00)
What would you do if you won a huge wad of cash playing free bingo? One lady who certainly knows what she wants is Lynda McNamara. Although she's 64 years old, this free bingo fan has her heart set on visiting Disneyland following a cool £3,906.25 payout. It's not really for Lynda, of course, but for her very fortunate grandchildren. They'll be rubbing shoulders with Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and friends - and it's all thanks to bingo.
Free bingo survey suggests relationship woes
(2010-02-12 14:00:00)
There have been plenty of strange surveys about free bingo recently. Not long ago, we looked at two studies that suggested Taureans from the north east of England should be winning practically all the time. Now, another poll has lifted the lid on potential problems in the bedroom. An online bingo website apparently discovered that a whopping 70 per cent of men in one area of Scotland had noticed their sex lives deteriorate because of their partner's passion for the numbers game.
Free bingo is a hit at policing event
(2010-02-11 10:23:00)
If you want to bring a community together, free bingo is the answer. The latest in a long line of organisations to realise this is the Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley safer neighbourhood policing team. They staged a community event in Ilkeston to encourage interaction with the Derbyshire constabulary and Amber Valley Housing. But it was the invitation to play free bingo that proved too tempting to resist for many local residents. Needless to say, the event was a resounding success.
Gay Bingo winds up at ICA
(2010-02-03 10:24:07)
There will be no more Gay Bingo at the Institute of Contemporary Arts after this weekend. The iconic residency will be going out with a bang on Saturday, February 6th 2010. Compere Jonny Woo, DJ John Sizzle and free bingo caller Ma Butcher are all on the bill for one last time, while players will be treated to a mix of dancing, dressing up and drinking cocktails. If you want to say farewell to Gay Bingo at the ICA, be sure to get there early.
Hucknall lady amazed by bingo jackpot
(2010-01-20 17:34:00)
A Nottinghamshire free bingo fan has spoken about the "incredible" experience of winning a huge bingo jackpot. The 39-year-old woman, who works as a nurse in the county, already has plans for the £62,500. It will pay for a trip to Las Vegas for a family wedding and give her plenty of spending money into the bargain. The lucky winner hails from the town of Hucknall, which is a real bingo hotbed. Last year, Hucknall bingo players featured in a hit Channel 4 documentary.
Gary Barlow throws showbiz bingo party
(2010-01-18 13:43:00)
Gary Barlow wanted his wedding anniversary to be a little bit special. So he hit upon the idea of throwing a free bingo party for all his showbiz friends in a swish London hotel. Believe it or not, the former Take That singer even tried his hand at bingo calling. And the night went down a storm with A-listers like Chris Moyles, Alesha Dixon and Fearne Cotton. Cheryl Cole even managed to get a full house.
Online bingo fan celebrates remarkable 2009
(2010-01-05 14:10:00)
Everybody goes on winning streaks from time to time, but nothing quite like this. Brian Parker, a Huddersfield man dubbed 'Bingo Brian', won an incredible 129 bingo games in 2009. And he estimates that his total winnings could be as high as £4,000. Mind you, he does play bingo around six times a week. Strangely enough, his wife Madge never joins in but Bingo Brian still insists on splitting every prize right down the middle.
Santa wows Christmas party
(2009-12-30 10:22:00)
A Christmas party was livened up when a certain Father Christmas made a brief appearance. Santa swapped jokes and pulled a few crackers in West Yorkshire before the guests settled down to some free bingo action. More than 100 people from social care homes and clubs for the elderly showed up at the event, which was staged by students in Tingley. And a spokeswoman for Woodkirk High School said that "things just worked out perfectly".
Bingo night promises fun and flirting
(2009-12-23 16:23:33)
You'll need to dress up if you want to play some free bingo games at Selfridges in the run-up to Christmas. Gay Bingo is returning to department stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham and players are once again encouraged to bring along over-the-top costumes. Jonny Woo, Ma Butcher and John Sizzle will be overseeing the bingo shenanigans. If you can't make it down, you could always dabble in a bit of free online bingo instead and take advantage of BOGOF Bingo's fantastic festive promotions.
BOGOF Bingo unveils two new games
(2009-12-07 12:50:00)
Christmas is just around the corner, so what better time to try and win some huge cash prizes? The good news is that BOGOF Bingo is about to launch not one but two fantastic festive games. Dynamite Digger is an online slots game with a £25,000 jackpot while Wintry Wonderland is a scratchcard with a progressive jackpot starting from £15,000. And don't forget that BOGOF Bingo offers an unprecedented 19 hours of free bingo every week over the festive period.
BOGOF Bingo giving away £300 Christmas hamper
(2009-11-24 14:59:00)
BOGOF Bingo is giving you the chance to fill a Christmas hamper with all your favourite treats. The free online bingo site's extra special festive promotion takes the form of a massive voucher hamper. In a nutshell, you're given £300 worth of vouchers for major high-street stores such as Argos, Boots and Marks and Spencer and left to spend them as you will. There are also two Toni&Guy gift cards worth £50 each just waiting to be won.
Free bingo proves an unlikely hit in Baghdad
(2009-11-18 15:57:00)
Baghdad has become the latest city to fall under the spell of free bingo. Everybody loves the popular numbers game but Baghdadi residents could be forgiven for choosing to stay at home. However, the improving security situation has gone hand in hand with a rise in the number of people playing free bingo games at the Alwiyah Club. The venue, which has served Baghdad's social elite for 85 years, is welcoming more Sunnis, Shiites and Christians to its popular paid-for and free bingo sessions.
Online bingo winner in Emmerdale cameo
(2009-11-12 10:27:00)
A 40-year-old woman preparing to make a cameo in front of seven million Emmerdale fans has recalled the moment she won big. It all went very right for Fiona Dow on an online bingo-themed card game. When the king of hearts and the two of diamonds appeared, she admits to being "stunned". It caps a remarkable 2009 for the modest production administrator. Earlier this year, her boyfriend proposed in front of a special audience of family and friends.
New heights for free bingo
(2009-11-03 15:23:00)
Free bingo has scaled new heights. An intrepid team broke the record for the world's highest bingo game at the end of an arduous two-week trek in the Himlayas. Janet Pankhurst, 60, has recalled the moment the bingo balls and dabbers emerged from the backpacks. If you're wondering what on earth possessed them to climb Everest, rest assured it was all for a good cause. The climb raised more than £100,000 for cancer charity Sue Ryder Care.
Free bingo takes on 2012
(2009-10-30 12:30:00)
If Hollywood is to be believed, the world's about to end. Next week will see the premiere of new film 2012, which is inspired by the old Mayan calendar of all things. Amid the doom and gloom, a Yorkshire-based artist has organised a free bingo session with a rather quirky theme. Rory Motion feels that non-erotic bingo will take people's minds off the premiere and put forward a more optimistic vision of the future.
North east luckiest for online bingo
(2009-10-22 10:59:00)
Have you ever wondered what's the luckiest part of the country? Well, a new online bingo study claims to have everything worked out. It seems that the average online bingo player in the north east enjoys higher average winnings than any other region. The research also sheds light on which town is most visited by lady luck. Harrogate leads the field, although Exeter, Dudley, Cleveland and Norwich have more than their fair share of good fortune too.
Bingo on the brain
(2009-10-07 11:08:00)
Bingo is more demanding than University Challenge. Or at least that's what newspaper columnist Carolyn Hitt reckons after she took part in a fast-paced bingo session. Quizmasters Jeremy Paxman and John Humphrys can't agree on the answer to the big question of the week is University Challenge or Mastermind tougher. But after straining her synapses with a dabber, Ms Hitt believes bingo tops the lot. And a recent scientific study suggests she may have a point.
Have a drink on us with Thirsty Thursday
(2009-09-25 14:45:00)
What would you say to a free bottle of champagne? Every Thursday, BOGOF Bingo will be helping online bingo fans celebrate the weekend in style by giving away bottles of bubbly. Thirsty Thursday is our latest promotion and one we think will prove very popular indeed with the free bingo community. And don't forget about our other generous offers like TV Tuesday, Free Cash Wednesday and a whopping seven hours of free bingo on Fridays.
DJ Talent bingo ad sparks new craze
(2009-09-21 11:10:00)
The DJ Talent BOGOF Bingo advert brought together the worlds of celebrity and bingo - and now Ulrika Jonsson looks set to follow suit. Fresh from her appearances on Shooting Stars, the TV presenter has revealed bingo will spearhead her return to A-list status. In a wide-ranging interview, she also talked about how professional women often struggle for acceptance in comments that are sure to strike a chord with many online bingo players.
Why Taureans are bullish about bingo
(2009-09-09 10:08:00)
Everybody enjoys looking up their horoscopes once in a while and here at BOGOF Bingo we're no different. So it's with great pleasure that we reveal how the stars above may even influence the world of free online bingo games. There's some good news for Taureans, although if you're a Virgo you may want to look away now. On the up side, it may be some consolation to learn that planetary shifts mean all signs of the zodiac have star potential.
Susan Boyle 'backs DJ Talent's new song'
(2009-09-08 10:38:00)
DJ Talent, star of BOGOF Bingo's new ad campaign, is used to celebrity endorsements. Even so, the approval of Susan Boyle is something a bit out of the ordinary. The Scottish singing sensation has apparently given the thumbs up to DJ Talent's soon-to-be-released single in what represents a huge boost for everyones favourite gold-toothed rapper. Of course, SuBo is not the first celeb to back DJ Talent - Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and even Simon Cowell are all fans.
BOGOF Bingo unveils Weekend Giveaways
(2009-09-01 15:52:00)
BOGOF Bingo is going out of its way to make sure its bingo players have a wonderful weekend. As well as great buy one get one free online bingo games every day of the week, it is offering spectacular Weekend Giveaways. Put simply, BOGOF Bingo could be giving you serious cash just for buying bingo tickets at the weekend. And there is no doubt that prizes of up to £1,000 could make for some very happy weekends indeed.
Smoke signals the rise of online bingo
(2009-09-01 12:42:00)
The smoking ban has been credited with inadvertently boosting online bingo. Attendances at one Scottish bingo club have dropped significantly since the ban's introduction, with the owner citing the fact that people can smoke while playing online bingo as a major factor. Greater awareness of online bingo and the recession have also been given as reasons behind the popularity surge, while rising bingo club taxes could further accelerate the shift to free bingo sites like BOGOF Bingo.
Double your money with BOGOF Bingo
(2009-08-27 15:31:00)
Details of the sensational registration bonus at BOGOF Bingo have been revealed. The free bingo site is offering a 100 per cent sign-up bonus up to £250. As one of the best bingo bonus deals in the business, it is sure to attract many more bingo lovers to BOGOF Bingo. Joining the site, which offers 24-hour-a-day bingo, could not be easier. If it's buy one get one free bingo you're after, look no further than BOGOF Bingo.
'Bingo club' given a whole new meaning
(2009-08-27 12:55:00)
Cosmic Bingo is the latest craze in bingo. It draws together elements of bingo and clubbing in a quirky format that is taking Hollywood by storm. Garishly-dressed players have to listen out for bingo numbers that are announced over the PA during the music. Winners are then invited to compete against one another by dancing on table tops and the audience chooses their favourite. Cosmic Bingo has received a big thumbs-up from players.
BOGOF Bingo - number one for free bingo
(2009-08-18 16:47:00)
BOGOF Bingo has already established itself as one of the most popular websites for buy one get one free bingo. Now it is offering a total of 19 hours of free bingo online every week in the Free Room and BOGOF Heaven Room. The free bingo games are available from 11am to 12 noon and 11pm to 12 midnight Saturday Thursday, and 11am to 12 noon and 6pm to 12 midnight on Friday. The sensational free bingo offer follows the release of the hilarious BOGOF Bingo DJ Talent ad campaign.
Free bingo games grow in popularity
(2009-07-16 16:16:27)
Free bingo is growing in popularity according to market research data. An investigation has found an increase in the number of UK players enjoying free online bingo sites.
Free bingo could be good for your health
(2009-07-16 16:14:18)
The Archives of Internal Medicine have published an article that shows playing bingo encourages social interaction and concentrating on the game can help keep your mind active.
Bingo games brought to the stage
(2009-07-16 16:12:32)
A new play has launched that transforms an entire theatre into a bingo hall. The concept allows for one member of the audience to win a cash prize at the end of the night.
BOGOF Bingo launches with free bingo bonus
(2009-07-16 15:26:49)
BOGOF Bingo, the UK's best free bingo site, has launched, giving bingo fans a super bonus - buy one get one free bingo, which offers twice the fun for your money.
Beat the crunch with free bingo
(2009-07-16 15:11:51)
Free bingo is more popular than ever before and many people are attributing the surge in uptake to the credit crunch. BOGOF Bingo gives you twice the fun for your money.
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