(Wednesday 30th of June 2010)
TV Presenter and self-confessed bingo fanatic Denise Van Outen is undertaking another sponsored charity hike. Denise, 35, will head to Peru with a team of celebrities for a seven-day trek along the world famous Inca Trail to raise money for Breast Cancer Care. She will be joined by pal Fearne Cotton as the pair undertakes their second hike since they climbed Kilimanjaro in aid of Sport Relief last year.
(Monday 28th of June 2010)
Hollywood star and ardent bingo fan Russell Crowe will take on the role of Robert McCall in a film adaptation of the 80s hit TV show The Equalizer. Taking over the character from the late Edward Woodward, Crowe will play a troubled former secret agent turned vigilante. No stranger to trouble himself, Crowe was once fired from his job as a bingo caller for making up rude versions of the calls.
(Wednesday 23rd of June 2010)
Bucky Bingo is the perfect place to discuss the fashion winners and losers at Royal Ascot 2010. Of course, our online bingo forums are packed with snappy dressers who know a fair bit about looking marvellous! This year, attention was focused on the wave of wannabe WAGs with their Cheryl Cole-esque dresses and fancy fascinators. For some fashion experts, however, it was all a bit much. One commentator felt that the Queen continued to outshine the lot of them. So online bingo fans, what did you think?
(Tuesday 22nd of June 2010)
The question of what to buy for Father's Day is an annual conundrum. This year, however, Bucky Bingo ladies used their bingo bonus prizes to pay for some very special presents indeed. For the petrol head dads out there, the chance to take a Ferrari Testarossa for a spin was something they will never forget. Meanwhile, stadium tours were a hit with football fans and adventure breaks proved immensely popular with adrenaline junkies.
(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!
(Tuesday 8th of June 2010)
Bingo fan Courteney Cox is set to give Friends fans the reunion they've been waiting for. The actress is planning to share the screen with Jennifer Aniston in the horror sequel Scream 4, which is set for release in cinemas in 2011. Sources say Aniston's role will be similar to that of Drew Barrymore in the original Scream movie, released in 1996. Neve Campbell is also set to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott.
(Wednesday 2nd of June 2010)
Key figures from the online bingo world will gather in London next week for a summit regarding the future of the industry. Proceedings will include an awards ceremony with prizes for Best Newcomer and Best Portal, while a range of speakers from across the industry will express views and concerns for the business. It is hoped that the event will also act as a networking opportunity, allowing parties to establish working relationships with each other.
(Wednesday 2nd of June 2010)
Robbie Williams is set to surprise the pop world by asking Gary Barlow to be best man at his upcoming wedding. The singer is currently engaged to actress Ayda Field and is reportedly ready to ask former Take That band mate Barlow to perform the task. However, bingo fan Barlow will be sharing the job with Williams' longtime best friend and confidante Jonathan Wilkes when the 36-year-old ties the knot.
(Wednesday 2nd of June 2010)
A newspaper based in South London has provided a helpful list of hints and tips designed to aid online bingo players throughout the UK. Among the tips dished out are the best times to play free bingo. Online bingo fans may already know about the great midweek offers currently being promoted by Bucky, including World Cup Wednesdays, in which members can pick up an England shirt or a cash alternative if they are not a football fan.
(Tuesday 1st of June 2010)
Girls Aloud star and bingo fan Cheryl Cole has decided to give away all of the jewellery given to her by estranged husband Ashley. The couple split in February. The singer recently invited some friends to the ex-couple's Surrey mansion for a girly night in and took the chance to hand out the expensive items. According to a source, the X-Factor star even admitted that she didn't like some of the pieces.
(Tuesday 1st of June 2010)
Bucky's great prizes have been given an update in time for the summer season. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays have been given facelifts, with all new incentives designed to reward our punters. Tuesday becomes Bounce Back Tuesdays, where anyone who plays on Tuesday can potentially pick up a bonus on Wednesday. Wednesday is World Cup Wednesday with England replica tops up for grabs, while Thursdays sees a 22-inch LCD TV on the line for TV Thursday.
