Since the late 1940s the game of bingo has traditionally been played in church halls, community centres and the vast converted cinemas in the UK’s larger towns and cities.  Currently there are an estimated 100 bingo million players across the world, many of them, though, have now been converted to the online game.

One of the main differences between the two bingo experiences is that the online event can be entered into without the player having to leave their home, whereas a trip to the bingo hall is often seen as a social occasion.  The weekly schedule of meeting friends in person and even dressing up for the game can add lustre to a dull and uneventful week.  This experience cannot be duplicated on the internet.

Some of the traditional and popular High Street bingo companies have made use of the internet to spread their brand online, Ladbrokes Bingo and Mecca Bingo have moved into the virtual world, as have other companies. 

Sun Bingo is another of the very popular online games currently available. The online sites offer generous prizes and some even include a very tempting bonus for new players. 

The traditional bingo hall finds it very difficult to compete with the online presence in terms of 24-hour availability, and prizes are not always as generous.  The chat room feature of the online bingo sites offers players the chance to socialise and make new friends without the trouble of having to leave their homes and venture out into the cold.  Many people now play bingo in their lunch breaks or on the trip to work,a thanks to the advent of mobile technology.