(Sunday 15th of August 2010)
Online bingo players will be happy to hear that the accumulated jackpots on some of the most popular side games have reached astronomical levels. Bucky Bingo members can win £3 million on the Clover Rollover title, while a huge £1.5 million can soon be won in the circus-themed Big Top Tombola. What's more, nearly half a grand can be played for in a number of other side games. Spin the reels on these fantastic titles and see what you can win.
(Friday 6th of August 2010)
Going out on a Saturday night can be a costly affair. The prices of taxis, drinks, club entry and food on the way home can result in a massive hit for your bank balance. However, those who prefer a fun night in can have exactly that with Bucky Bingo. What's more, there are no nitpicking bouncers or rowdy revellers keeping you from having a great time, and there are also great prizes to be won.
(Tuesday 3rd of August 2010)
The final series of Big Brother on Channel 4 comes to a close this month. The programme has proved a bit of a Marmite show as bingo players either love it or hate it. Still, it has provided the UK with some memorable moments and talking points. With this in mind we've put together a fantasy bingo card commemorating all of the very best and worst moments from the television show.
(Friday 30th of July 2010)
A number of great summer blockbusters are heading to cinemas in the UK this summer, and we know that some of the culture vultures who frequent our online bingo halls will be on-hand to witness the very best of them. That's why we've put together our two exclusive picks for summer 2010 but with a bingo spin. So pick up some popcorn and get in line!
(Wednesday 14th of July 2010)
With technology moving forward, and the age of the average online bingo player considerably younger compared to twenty years ago, it may only be a few years before online bingo starts to evolve and take on forms almost completely unrecognisable to how we know it today. We take a look at what the future might have in store for our favourite pastime, and what it could mean for our loyal members.
(Monday 5th of July 2010)
The online bingo world watched on as Rafael Nadal dispatched of Tomas Berdych on the way to his second Wimbledon title on Sunday. The Spaniard has now picked up eight Grand Slam titles half the amount of rival Roger Federer. To commemorate the occasion, we've put together what we feel would be Rafael Nadal's fantasy bingo card, picking out some of the most significant figures from his already-storied tennis career.
(Monday 28th of June 2010)
It wasn't the best of weekends for online bingo fans behind England at this year's World Cup. The national team crashed out after a 4-1 defeat against arch-rivals Germany. However, in an effort to help fans come to terms with the fiasco, we've compiled a footy bingo card. We won't use the number 4 though the number of years England will have to wait before we go through this all over again!
(Friday 11th of June 2010)
A bingo fan in Haringey celebrated a very special birthday recently. Lydia Clark turned 100 and invited some of her bingo hall pals to a party which was also attended by Haringey Mayor Eddie Griffiths. The Mayor was kind enough to present her with a specially-embossed set of whisky tumblers. It just goes to show that bingo really does span all ages, despite a recent report claiming that bingo players were on average getting younger.
(Wednesday 5th of May 2010)
Bucky's website has undergone a fantastic new redesign to appeal to customers new and old. Players can now navigate the great games and promotions on offer with greater ease. Bucky mascot BB pops up on the main page and appears throughout, advising players of the awesome features in store across the entire Buckingham network. Also highlighted are our great rollover games like Clover Rollover, the jackpot for which can rise above £2 million.
(Monday 22nd of March 2010)
Online bingo is a great way to play your favourite numbers game. But despite the rise of the internet, it's worth pointing out that millions of gamers still flock to land-based bingo clubs across the UK. Traditional clubs give players the opportunity to meet up with friends and play for huge cash prizes like the £25,000 National Bingo Game and £50,000 Bucky Bullseye. In Rugby, meanwhile, a lady has just scooped a £135,000 jackpot at her local bingo club.
(Monday 1st of March 2010)
Online bingo players with a sentimental streak may be pleased to hear that Paddington Bear is back where he belongs. Namely, eating marmalade on our screens. The world's most famous marmalade fan has been snapped up to promote Robertson's Golden Shred after a brief flirtation with Marmite. He's just one of many cartoon characters to become brand mascots. Postman Pat, Popeye and of course our very own Matt Bucky have all proved to be immensely popular figureheads.
(Tuesday 23rd of February 2010)
Online bingo chat rooms have been alive with chatter this week about a certain Cheryl Cole. As if you didn't know already, our favourite X Factor judge has just separated from husband Ashley. It seems as if Cheryl has finally had enough of the Chelsea and England footballer after two years of exposes about his alleged infidelities. She may be feeling a bit down right now, but at least a series of good omens in the bingo balls provide some crumbs of comfort.
(Friday 22nd of January 2010)
Some online bingo players have all the luck. A gamer called Darryl Howe may be about to enter the record books for the fastest ever full house after ticking off all 15 numbers in just 23 calls. In case you're wondering, the likelihood of that happening is 93 billion to one. As if that wasn't enough, it turns out that Darryl was playing his very first bingo game. He only opened an online bingo account 40 minutes earlier.
(Tuesday 19th of January 2010)
While everybody dissects the Golden Globes, we thought it was high time that people paid more attention to the great and good of bingo. After all, we think bingo is every bit as important as films and TV. That's why we're proud to present the Bucky Bingo Awards 2010. Who is the best director? What bingo story tickled our funny bone? And what TV series did bingo proud? Find out all the winners here.
(Tuesday 12th of January 2010)
Many senior citizens enjoy playing bingo games every now and then. But what about those people who call the numbers? Incredible as it may seem, an Australian bingo caller is still going strong after celebrating her 100th birthday earlier this month. Cecily Gaunson, who lives in New South Wales, reads out the numbers three times a week and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Having reached triple figures, Cecily is also perfectly placed to divulge the secrets of a long life.
(Wednesday 23rd of December 2009)
An exciting new craze is sweeping the nation. Inspired by the rave scene of the 1980s, Rebel Bingo is truly a bingo night like no other. Up to 2,000 young people rock out to Black Sabbath, go mad with multi-coloured dabbers and play a few lines of bingo. Despite the huge attendances, all advertising is frowned upon. Bingo fans can only find out about the next event through word-of mouth, emails, phone calls and texts.
(Thursday 17th of December 2009)
Bucky Bingo would like to wish all its members a very merry Christmas. If you haven't even thought about Christmas shopping yet, don't despair because we've got plenty of great ideas up our sleeves. Bucky Bingo mouse mats, keyrings and standees make the perfect gifts for online bingo lovers. And once the presents are open, why not try some online bingo or bonus games? Whatever you're looking for this Christmas, Bucky Bingo has it covered.
(Thursday 10th of December 2009)
Yesterday, chancellor Alistair Darling announced during the pre-budget report that bingo club duty would be lowered from 22 per cent to 20 per cent. It's the latest twist in a turbulent year for the industry - prior to April, gross profit tax stood at just 15 per cent. The Bingo Association, the trade body for bingo clubs in the UK, has welcomed the cuts but warned they still don't go far enough and pledged to keep fighting.
(Monday 7th of December 2009)
After the excitement around Rio Ferdinand's unlikely trip to Prestatyn, it now appears that another Manchester footballer has had a brush with bingo. Nedum Onuoha, a Nigerian defender who plays for Manchester City, was the star name at a recent event in the City of Manchester Stadium. The Premiership player took on the role of celebrity bingo caller during a tea dance organised by the Manchester club's registered charity City in the Community.
(Tuesday 24th of November 2009)
There are plenty of parallels between bingo games and classrooms, according to a light-hearted article from a secondary school teacher. Gill Pyatt works as a maths tutor in Gloucester and also helps out as bingo caller at a local homeless shelter. She noted that both groups are distinctly territorial when it comes to getting the best seats. Moreover, bingo game players act like class prefects by handing out the pens and winners face a boisterous atmosphere reminiscent of the playground.
(Saturday 31st of October 2009)
It's the tallest mountain in Africa. But one plucky woman plans to climb Kilimanjaro to raise £4,000 for the charity set up in memory of her late father. Of course, the trip itself won't be cheap so she has organised a series of bingo nights to raise the necessary funds. There has been a spate of mountain-climbing escapades recently. British bingo club employees recently took on Everest to fundraise for Sue Ryder Care, while staff at Buckingham Bingo Huyton climbed Snowdon to support Breakthrough for Breast Cancer.
(Tuesday 20th of October 2009)
Trinny is one of the most popular presenters on TV. But sparks have been flying ever since she took her first fledgling steps into the bingo world on primetime ITV series Seven Days on the Breadline. The fashionista, who admitted she was scared about visiting her first bingo club, questioned whether somebody living on benefits could afford to play. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Mirror, the Sunday Mercury and the blogosphere have criticised the show and Trinny in particular.
(Tuesday 29th of September 2009)
Many online bingo players are so focussed on scooping the jackpot that they never pause to consider what they'd actually spend it on. Perhaps you'd take the sensible option and top up your ISA or refurbish your home? Or maybe, like one Leeds-based online bingo fan, you'd book an extravagant three-week holiday to Las Vegas? It's worth remembering you can win some serious amounts of cash at Bucky Bingo. So what would you do with an online bingo jackpot?
(Tuesday 15th of September 2009)
Rio Ferdinand has emerged as poster boy for the staycation movement after popping up at a caravan park in north Wales. The £29.1 million England star unexpectedly visited Presthaven Sands Holiday Park in Prestatyn and got behind the wheel of a go-kart, although it isn't known if he also played some bingo games. Recent studies suggest more and more people are copying Rio by day-tripping instead of going abroad. Indeed, the growing popularity of the staycation could lead to a surge in demand for online bingo.
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