July 9th, 2011 by admin
There are many people who love to play online bingo, but the question remains if bingo is actually legal to play in the United States. In short, it is a rather complicated answer to a very quick question.
The question of this legality dates back to 2006 and the passage of the Safe Port Act. This act was passed by Congress as a way to fight terrorism. However, it was a rider that was attached to the main bill that affects the online gaming industry. This rider makes it illegal for online gambling websites and financial institutions to conduct a transaction with banks. This part of the bill is actually meant to make it hard for terrorists to launder money through the online gaming industry. However, it is also makes it difficult for law abiding citizens to difficult deposit or withdraw money from an online bingo site to a bank account. One way around this law is to use an offshore account that is linked to your online betting.
If you do want to participate in bingo, remember that this law is not aimed at the casual gamer. As long as you find a site that accepts accounts from American citizens, you are free to play. So far, not one American citizen has been charged, tried or convicted of playing online bingo. You may be technically breaking the law, but it will actually come down to your ethics and if you feel that participating in online bingo is right or wrong.
There are still lots of sites to choose from and see if they accept American citizens. Be sure to visit Betfred Bingo as well as Littlewoods Bingo. For a complete look at various other sites, check out Bingo Directory and see if there is one that meets all your gaming requirements.
March 29th, 2011 by admin
After the almost unbelievable rise of online bingo it seems now that online roulette is following the same path. There is no doubt that over the last year or so the numbers of UK players who like to play roulette has increased no end. Challenge Jackpot are leading the way of the current UK boom as they broadcast live roulette games on major UK TV channels throughout the day and late at night. In the UK other TV roulette games are also broadcast by Super Casino. Super Casino and Challenge Jackpot are both owned by Net Play who have already reported strong growth for the last financial years.
Many are surprised how such an old game such as roulette has been revitalised and become so popular. Perhaps, just like bingo, roulette has become so popular because it is such an simple | straightforward | effortless | uncomplicated | quick game to learn and play. Many online casinos and indeed online bingo sites now offer full range of roulette games that take the game of roulette to a new level. For action junkies you can even play Pinball Roulette that of course combines pinball with traditional roulette.
Even bingo sites are cashing in on the game of roulette with sites such as Virgin Bingo offering a wide range of roulette games that can be played at very low stakes. Not all online bingo sites though have wised up to the new roulette boom with some sites such as Sun Bingo offering no roulette type games.
It’s now just a matter of time before roulette TV advertisements start to replace the bingo TV ads that have been swamping the commercial breaks here in the uk for the last few years. Could we also expect to see roulette brands sponsoring popular TV programs just as bingo ads have done? Time will tell
April 12th, 2010 by admin
Are we getting close to seeing legal online gambling in the US? Analysts predict we could see legalised online gambling in America amazingly with the next 12 months. Support for the anti UEIGA seems to be growing at a rapid pace. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) has already been postponed from December 1st 2009 until June 2009. Better news still is that Barney Frank has already published a paper that details how online gambling can be legalised and regulated in the US. Harrahs the world renowned casino chain seem to be already positioning themselves ready for the return. They have already set up their own European poker site in cooperation with the UK company 888.com and late last month launch Caesars Bingo and Caesars Casino. Many feel that Harrahs are simply getting ready the Anti UEIGA Bill and with their European sites will be in prime position to capitalise on the return of Americans to the online gambling world.
When and if the Anti UEIGA Bill is passed expect to see a massive shake up amongst the current online gambling market leaders. Companies that have continued to allow US players at their sites in theory should find it very difficult to be accepted by the US bill. If we take the online bingo sector as an example sites that have blocked US players such as Bet365 Bingo, Party Bingo, Jackpotjoy, and of course Harrahs own Caesars Bingo will be in great shape to exploit the new player base.
It’s early days yet but perhaps for the first time we can really dream about Americans returning to the world of online gambling.
March 30th, 2010 by admin
It seems there is no stopping the online bingo boom! If you live in the UK then you will well know that every TV station is crammed with bingo ads. There is no escape from the lkes of Foxy, Mecca or Gala. The UK in my opinion has become the capital of online bingo with most of the top sites being British. Of course as in any industry there is good and bad. So with the hundreds, if not thousands of online bingo sites how do you know which ones are secure and offer value? Fear not! A new site, Bingo Wonga is aiming to break the mould. Unlike most other bingo affiliate sites they will not promote every site that offers them a deal. In fact they only intend to promote the top 6 which they describe as the best of the best.
Bingo Wonga will only promote online bingo sites that are acredited, audited plus have a great track history in the online bingo industry. We can’t reveal all 6 of the sites they intend to promote but we can say that Virgin Bingo & Sky Bingo are amongst them. Great to see an affiliate site take this approach and we wish Bingo Wonga all the best!
Bingo Wonga also have a great range of free online slots and casino games. If you want to play the latest free slots, pokies or even roulette machines then give Bingo Wonga a try!
March 3rd, 2010 by admin
If you live in the UK you will be well aware of the Online Bingo Boom. The fact of the matter is that in the UK online bingo has become the most popular form of online gambling. Just a few years ago bingo had to say the least an aged image as it was mainly played by those over 50. How times have changed. With clever marketing, using high profile celebs to endorse online bingo, the game has shaken off its old image as it now is a game for those at any age over 18.
Online bingo sites are though far more than just bingo sites. All online bingo sites are crammed with a wide range of all type of real money games. From traditional casino type game such as roulette and blackjack to the latest in video slots and instant win type games.
If you have never tried an online bingo site perhaps now is the time! The fight for new customers is fierce so most online bingo sites will offer you a great deal to sign up. Most will offer you free cash or deposit bonuses to double or even treble your initial stake. Our top picks for sites to try have to be Virgin Bingo and Jackpotjoy Bingo.
