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Online Bingo and The Law

Posted on February 17 by Bingo Surfer in bingo No Comments
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Since the introduction of online bingo, many different people of age, sex and religion have enjoyed the game, but there are a few things you need to know if you are interested in playing online bingo.

Bingo is classed as a form of gambling and is regulated by the government under the Gaming Act 1968. Any person under 18 is not allowed to play online bingo in the UK, and bingo websites are strict about this law to ensure fair gaming for those 18 and over who enjoy the game of bingo.

In UK law, cash bingo is seen as a commercial activity and can only take place on a licensed premise, with the players taking part on that premise at the time of a game taking place.

Online bingo on the other hand is not governed by UK law, as the internet is global and very difficult to govern and regulate which means any players in the UK and worldwide are able to play the game, avoiding such legislation problems.

Each online bingo website will have its own set of rules and regulations, and before registering with any website, be sure to read and understand any terms and conditions they may provide.

Online bingo is now seen as the most popular online game in the UK, and some websites speculate that over £600 million is spent every year on bingo gaming cards, so knowing the rules and regulations can be essential for player in order for you to get those all important cash payouts.

Even though bingo is technically classed as gambling in the UK, many people feel it is more recreational and a leisure activity, so there is nothing illegal and anything to worry about if you are interested in playing online bingo on a regular basis, but as everyone else warns, just do it within your means and be responsible.

By John Grant
Depending on the prize, is bingo classed as gambling. For example, bingo has been played in schools in revious years for fun and not for any financial gain. Online bingo however, is different as you are playing with a company and also with other players for the purpose of winning cash.

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Did you know that …

... there are two types of bingo played around the world?

North America plays 75-ball bingo on a 5x5 card with the centre square usually marked 'free'. In the UK, parts of Europe, Australia and parts of South America they play a 90-ball game, marked on a 9x3 card. Both types of bingo are prominent online.

Unlike balls used in regular bingo halls, online bingo sites use a random number generator. The online bingo play works almost exactly like playing online poker or online casino games with everything being virtual. Most bingo halls also offer links to online poker and casino offerings. One notable feature of online bingo is the chat functionality that gives the opportunity to interact with other players.

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If you are going to try online bingo for the first time look for the best no deposit bingo and free bingo sites. Experience the game with the calm deriving from the awareness that you are not risking your own money, nevertheless you can win some good bucks.

Progressive jackpot bingo games offer high value cash prizes. The jackpot is accumulated over a period of time, often taken from payments made to play smaller games. Usually as each new card pattern emerges, the pattern will have a number defining the amount of calls needed to claim the Jackpot. If players obtain a Bingo in this amount of calls or less then they will win the Progressive Jackpot. But rules are different for the different online bingo halls, so check before playing.

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