(Thursday 26th of August 2010)
Who says Sundays have to be boring and miserable? Not Bucky! We're turning every Sunday into a Super Sunday thanks to our new promotion. Each Sunday - 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th in September, we're giving players the chance to win an entire month's worth of free bingo. All you have to do is deposit £10 on any of these days and Bucky will pick a winner at random, informing them of their good luck via email!
(Wednesday 4th of August 2010)
Snooker legend Alex Higgins got his big break after being spotted playing at bingo halls in the north-west, it has been revealed. Former player Ian McCulloch told the BBC that his friend's father, who owed the clubs, got involved with Higgins in 1970. Higgins even moved into the family home before heading to the World Championships and 1972 and become the tournament's youngest-ever winner. "[My friend's father] applied for him to turn professional," said McCulloch.
(Tuesday 3rd of August 2010)
Bingo's cool factor has shot up after former Blue star Simon Webbe confessed that he loves taking girls on first dates at bingo clubs. The singer revealed that he enjoys playing bingo games with a would-be partner during the early stages of a relationship. Webbe added that if he could take a fantasy celebrity date, it'd be movie star Sandra Bullock. "She's so hot on screen," said the former boy band star.
(Tuesday 3rd of August 2010)
People in Britain are embracing bingo's new sexy image. The game has enjoyed a makeover as of late thanks to celebrities revealing their bingo love. Indeed, Take That star Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole and comedian James Corden claim that they love to pick up a dabber on the hunt for a cash prize. As a result, club members are becoming younger and bingo halls are accommodating them with more exciting games.
(Monday 2nd of August 2010)
X-Factor star and big bingo fan Cheryl Cole may be about to quit Britain and head to the US permanently. The 27-year-old singer recently took time off from her position as X-Factor judge to recover from a bout of malaria. However, a source has told the Daily Mirror that she has also been using the time to meet with American Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest as well as Fox TV producers to discuss her future.
(Tuesday 27th of July 2010)
Peterhead bingo player Michael O'Rourke has been slapped with a fine for breaching his Asbo. The 51-year-old broke the terms of his behavioural order by reportedly blasting the music of Dolly Parton from his living room. However, O'Rourke, who has previously been reprimanded and banned from a bingo club for shouting 'house' too loud, claims he is receiving unfair treatment due to being hard of hearing. He also accused his neighbours of "being vindictive".
(Monday 26th of July 2010)
Scientists have discovered a rare form of carbon in space and have named it the 'Buckyball'. These spheres are the third form of their kind found in space after graphite and diamond, and are the largest-known molecules to date. Astronomers used the Spitzer spectroscopy to look at infrared light from the planetary nebula and found the Buckyballs. Of course, online bingo players can find their own Buckyballs with our fantastic bingo games every day.
(Monday 21st of June 2010)
This year, London played host to a very special event. The Annual Bingo Summit 2010 was a roaring success as senior figures from across the world jetted in to discuss the future of gaming. Top of the agenda was a subject rather close to the hearts of every Bucky Bingo member. Online bingo has enjoyed a phenomenal rise in the last year and, if chatter at the Annual Bingo Summit is anything to go by, that's not about to change anytime soon.
(Friday 18th of June 2010)
It's a night our mascot BB will be looking forward to as much as our loyal Bucky Bingo members; a 70s theme night is headed to the Bucky Bingo website! Players can log on every Wednesday from 6pm 11pm and be Stuck In The Middle With Us during a funky pop quiz as well as 1p, 2p and free bingo games. We call it our ABC, It's easy as 1/2/Free night, and it's sure to provide a great night in for all our members.
(Wednesday 16th of June 2010)
Bucky Bingo support for charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer is gaining momentum. Bucky has now managed to raise £20,433 in total for the group. Bucky's Facebook fan page has proved to be a particularly popular way for people to give, as Bucky has promised to donate £1 for every person who becomes a fan. Online bingo fans around the country can show their support for the charity by logging onto Facebook and becoming a fan today.
(Wednesday 9th of June 2010)
The latest Bucky Bingo holiday winner has been announced, and they could spend the £1,000 in holiday vouchers on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the World Cup! Bucky player moosetracks may find it difficult to find tickets for the biggest football tournament on the planet, but may take a trip to South Africa to check out the carnival atmosphere. Maybe moosetracks will be the only British person left in the country come World Cup final time!
(Monday 17th of May 2010)
Raise money for charity with Bucky Bingo. The recently launched Bucky Bingo Facebook group is going to donate £1 to its sponsored charity, Breakthrough Breast Cancer for every person who becomes a fan of the site. Bucky Bingo aims to raise £20,000 for the cancer charity by the end of 2010; previous fundraising drives have included charity raffles and leg waxing. Become a fan of Bucky Bingo on Facebook to help us raise money for a good cause.
(Tuesday 13th of April 2010)
Popular bingo bonus game Clover Rollover is on course to smash the £2 million barrier. Simply by lining up five shamrocks on a payline at maximum bet, it's possible to win a truly sensational payout that currently stands at more than £1.8 million. And because Clover Rollover boasts a progressive jackpot, the prize fund keeps on growing as more people try their luck. If you want to have a go, this brilliant bingo bonus game is available at Bucky Bingo today.
(Thursday 8th of April 2010)
The generosity of Bucky and Buckingham members has been emphatically underlined by their incredible support of the fight against breast cancer. Last summer, we pledged to raise £20,000 for the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer in the first year of a two-year partnership and now we're extremely pleased to announce that this ambitious target has been passed ahead of schedule. So we'd just like to say a big thankyou to everyone who helped us reach £20,091 and counting.
(Thursday 1st of April 2010)
Many online bingo fans would love to try out the Nintendo DSi XL. This clever little gadget - the next step up from the Nintendo DS Lite - lets you play games, listen to your favourite bands and even share holiday snaps. Well hold onto your hats because Bucky Bingo is giving away a brand new Nintendo DSi XL to one lucky player who deposits and spends £20 in April 2010. There are also some £100 Love2Shop gift vouchers and £25 online bingo credits to be won.
(Tuesday 23rd of March 2010)
What are your summer holiday plans? Money will be no object for some of our fantastic online bingo players thanks to a superb new promotion. Starting in April 2010, the Lucky Bucky £1,000 Break will give away £1,000 worth of holiday vouchers per month up until July. All you need to do is deposit and play £10 during the month. So if you've always dreamed of a romantic Caribbean cruise, get yourself down to Bucky Bingo.
(Wednesday 10th of March 2010)
Online bingo players can now find Bucky Bingo on Facebook, the popular social networking site. The new group will offer fans exclusive competitions and bonus material as well as giving players the chance to discuss all things Bucky! Log into Facebook now to catch up on all the gossip from one of the UK's leading online bingo sites.
(Monday 8th of March 2010)
Everybody loves St Patrick's Day and Bucky Bingo is no exception. On Wednesday, March 17th 2010, we're offering no fewer than 16 straight hours of free bingo. BB's Free Room will be open for business at 8am and there'll be non-stop action right through till midnight. And unlike some specialist free bingo sites, you can be confident our room won't get overcrowded. So this St Patrick's Day, see if you've got the luck of the Irish.
(Wednesday 3rd of March 2010)
Arguments are flying over the question of what to do with a popular bingo club in Somerset. The beautiful town of Taunton has a thriving bingo club that welcomes more than 2,000 players through its doors each week. Nevertheless, plans are afoot that threaten its very future. A group called Project Gaumont wants to turn the bingo club into a multi-entertainment centre. That has prompted a passionate defence from the bingo club's current manager who feels the plans are demeaning to bingo.
(Tuesday 2nd of March 2010)
Bucky Bingo can finally reveal the winner of our Bucky in Love competition. We asked the online bingo community to email and tweet us their all-time favourite chat-up lines, which was the cue for some truly hilarious icebreakers. Our lucky bingo fan wins a spin on the London Eye, a romantic cruise down the Thames and a deluxe dining experience. Don't forget that our Twitter account will keep you right up to date with the very latest online bingo news, gossip and promotions.
(Tuesday 2nd of March 2010)
It's no secret that you can win serious amounts of cash playing online bingo. But have you ever taken the time to check out our big-money bingo bonus games? Perhaps you should. Clover Rollover's progressive jackpot has just smashed the £1.5 million barrier and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. All you need to do to win this sensational sum of money is get five shamrock symbols on an active payline at maximum bet.
(Friday 26th of February 2010)
The media is filled with stories about anti-social students. However, undergraduates in the east midlands have been busy smashing the stereotypes with the aid of free bingo games. Students at Nottingham Trent University organised an impressive 27 events to help locals recently, including an initiative to bond with care home residents through free bingo. It was the brainchild of 19-year-old Emma Kehoe, who said that the initiative had opened her eyes to the value of volunteering.
(Friday 19th of February 2010)
Winning a huge online bingo jackpot is hard to beat. Watching the book fill up, waiting for that last number and then shrieking with delight when it finally appears. Last month, three Bucky Bingo players found out for themselves exactly what it means to win big. The headline-grabbing £2,000 Golden Jackpot was scooped by bengaltiger and then again by sparrklieeeee, while another gamer by the name of louieskint took home the £1,000 Buckingham Bingo's Bonus.
(Friday 5th of February 2010)
This year could mark the beginning of a whole new era for the humble UK bingo book. Traditionally, players have had to make do with a limited number of colours and layouts on their tickets. But now a Sunderland-based printer has invested £1 million in what it says is the country's first full-colour variable high-speed digital press. The colourful UK bingo books garnered some admiring looks recently when they were used as part of a fundraising drive for the Haiti relief effort.
(Thursday 4th of February 2010)
Let's face it, nobody would turn down a big box of chocolates on Valentine's Day. To celebrate the most romantic day of the year, Bucky Bingo is giving away ten Chocoholic hampers worth £50 each. Every last one is choc full of delicious treats from Thorntons. We're also encouraging you to send in your favourite chat-up lines for our competition Bucky in Love. The best entry will win a cruise down the Thames, a four-course a la carte meal and a trip on the London Eye.
(Tuesday 2nd of February 2010)
A Bucky Bingo player will be partying in style after scooping a mega bingo jackpot. Just this week, Shell15 bought a 10p ticket and won the staggering sum of £34,115.53. It all happened in The Buckingham Room, which is set aside exclusively for Bucky Bingo players. And to help him celebrate in style, Buckingham Bingo has already sent a bottle of Champagne over to his home in Bradford.
(Monday 1st of February 2010)
We should never underestimate how much of a difference bingo can make to real lives. Take Keech Hospice Care in Luton as an example. It needs £6 million a year to keep going, much of which is dependent on the selfless work of bingo organisers like Cilla Palmer. Cilla, who runs the Three Hammers pub in St Albans, put on a series of bingo nights and other activities for her regulars and raised no less than £1,300 for her local children's hospice.
(Friday 29th of January 2010)
Who would pass up on the opportunity to cruise the Thames in a romantic pleasure boat? That's what is on offer in the latest Bucky Bingo competition, Bucky in Love. As well as the cruise, you'll get to enjoy a four-course meal and a breathtaking trip on the London Eye. All you need to do to qualify is tell us a chat-up line. Whether funny, silly, ridiculous or downright odd, we'd love to hear your all-time favourite icebreaker!
(Monday 28th of December 2009)
Everybody knows about the three wise men but have you heard about the three well-meaning bingo games? In the pretty seaside resort of Tenby, bingo proved to be the perfect fundraiser for the season of goodwill. Hospitals, healthcare centres and schools all benefited from the triple whammy. The Lewy Body Dementia Association was also chosen after the organiser's father-in-law was diagnosed with the mental health disorder. The Tenby trio continues bingo's fine track record when it comes to supporting good causes.
(Monday 21st of December 2009)
Free bingo is again proving its ability to bring together people of all ages. A youth club and an over 50s community group are meeting at a Devon bowls club to play some free bingo games and nibble a few mince pies. Both organisations are celebrating a successful first year in which they have helped to improve the area and had plenty of fun along the way. And it's by no means the first British bingo session to bridge the generation gap.
(Monday 21st of December 2009)
North America is the birthplace of bingo so it's fitting that one of its bingo clubs may have given us a glimpse of the next big thing. It's called e-bingo and it's entirely automated. Every player sits at a high-tech terminal that marks off numbers the instant they are called, meaning you can chat to other gamers without fear of dropping behind. Moreover, these terminals can offer a selection of exciting electronic games besides e-bingo.
(Saturday 5th of December 2009)
A couple that became famous for staging charity bingo games has bowed out after 45 years in the spotlight. Phyllis and Jim Martin have been putting on an average of three bingo sessions per year since 1964. In that time, it's thought they have raised an astonishing total of £130,000 for charities, schools and surgeries. The final event alone raised £2,380, which will be donated to a specialist ward at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
(Friday 4th of December 2009)
More than any other time of the year, Christmas is a time for giving. And a bingo night is aiming to tap into this season of goodwill to raise funds for Grampound Road Pre-School. All the action takes place at the Robert Harvey Memorial Hall where there will be plenty of reminders that Christmas is just around the corner. A glass of mulled wine will be given to every bingo player to wash down the delicious homemade mince pie they get on the door.
(Wednesday 28th of October 2009)
Free bingo will play an important role at Gary Barlow's wedding anniversary. The Take That frontman and wife Dawn are planning to hold free bingo games on the day, while bingo balls make an appearance on the party invitations. It's all part of the decidedly British tone of the party. An insider has explained that the couple don't want "daft French scoff" so they'll be ensuring Harry Ramsden's fish and chips get top billing on the menu.
(Saturday 24th of October 2009)
You might find it hard to believe, but Alex Salmond has just turned his hand to bingo calling. The First Minister of Scotland took centre stage at a Glasgow bingo club to promote SNP by-election candidate David Kerr. The seat of Glasgow North East has been a Labour stronghold for 74 years - and sure enough the winning number was none other than 74. Following the bingo game, Mr Salmond joked that "you can't fight fate".
(Monday 19th of October 2009)
If you've ever doubted bingo's capacity to do good, consider the case of Watford Disability Forum. The group, which provides vital support to local disabled people, has just raised £1,000 from a charity bingo session led by none other than the mayor of Watford herself, Dorothy Thornhill. The much-needed funds will be spent on an accessibility audio kit for businesses and social events to give disabled people something a little bit special to look forward to.
(Friday 2nd of October 2009)
Bingo has been given an edgy appeal by a top-secret London bingo club. The Underground Rebel Bingo Club is moving to a new home near Angel tube station but mystery surrounds the precise location. It's all part of a deliberate plan to give bingo an edgy appeal among trendy young urbanites. Many regulars may have dabbled in free online bingo before checking out this wacky new bingo club, which boasts several twists on the traditional numbers game.
(Wednesday 23rd of September 2009)
Della Hancock, who survived a breast cancer battle three years ago, is counting the charity proceeds after staging her third lady's-only bingo night. Everything from the event will go to the Lady McAdden Breast Screening Unit and their quest to purchase a new mammography machine. In a similar vein, the bingo industry comes together annually to raise money for breast cancer charity Breakthrough for Breast Cancer. Bucky Bingo is a proud backer of Bingo for Breakthrough.
(Tuesday 22nd of September 2009)
Bingo games were among the fundraising antics at a star-studded Scarborough showpiece compered by local entertainment guru Tony Peers. The event at the Spa Complex raised several thousand pounds, which organisers will share out between Marie Curie Cancer Care, the Richard Fox Memorial Fund and the bizarrely named Grand Order of Water Rats. Bingo fans may be interested to hear Buckingham Bingo has an established base in the north-east.
(Tuesday 15th of September 2009)
A heart-warming project in Cheshire is helping to bridge the generation gap. Junior wardens have taken part in a local retirement home fun day, which involved several free bingo games. Organisers hailed the free bingo event as a huge success and were pleased that young and old got on so well together. Merseyside recently hosted a similar bingo outreach project in which school pupils were given a crash course in bingo by residents of a sheltered accommodation facility.
(Tuesday 8th of September 2009)
Bingo is a vital part of any community and nowhere is this more true than in the idyllic town of Cullompton, where bingo games are being planned to raise money for Christmas lights. Now the town clerk has called upon local people to introduce their friends and relatives to bingo for the fabulous festive show. Buckingham Bingo - the club-based division of Bucky - prides itself on being a vital part of communities all over the north of England.
(Tuesday 1st of September 2009)
There are many reasons why people decide to march. Sometimes it's for pleasure, sometimes to stand up for what they believe in and sometimes to satisfy their passion for bingo. A group of Lancashire-based octogenarians have just completed a two-mile trek on their walking frames to raise money for a bingo game machine at their hospice. It is yet another example of the extraordinary lengths that ordinary people will go to when they really love bingo.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer.
