Bingo has undergone many transformations since its beginnings as a lottery in Italy during the Renaissance. It was taken up by French aristocrats in the 1770s, and later by the Germans who preferred, with Teutonic seriousness, to use it as an educational tool to assist children with spelling and comprehension. In the earlier part of the twentieth century, under the name of Beano, it was popular with churches across North America, who used it to raise money for church activities.

Bingo halls such as Mecca are familiar on many high streets across the country now, and have transformed the game in recent years with their sleek approach and clean, comfortable playing environments that use the latest technology to make for an efficient, enjoyable and social experience enjoyed by millions, especially at weekends. Many halls now team up with others for games conducted via a satellite connection, at certain times in the events calendar, when bigger prizes than usual are on offer.

The internet has created a great proliferation in online bingo with Mecca and other traditional gambling organisations moving successfully into the world of online bingo and generating many more players of the game. New technologies such as secure software and payment systems, as well as hugely increased download speeds, have made all of this possible, and now players can enjoy online bingo from the comfort of home rather than having to find the nearest bingo emporium on the high street.

Get a PC and an internet connection and enjoy online bingo, online scratch cards, slots and much more.