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Articles - Bingo and Online Bingo's History |
Bingo can be dated back as far as 1530, when the citizens of Italy played a national lottery game called 'Lo Giuoco del Lotto D'Italia'. In more recent years, bingo became a very popular pastime in Britain. In 2005 there were over 600 licensed bingo clubs in operation and it is estimated that there were about 3 million active bingo club members.
During these popular stages of bingo games in bingo halls, the Internet became accessible to more and more people. This signaled the beginning of Online Bingo. In the year 1999 there were five online bingo sites and by 2003 there were about 105. Currently the amount of bingo websites can't even be counted; there are hundreds, or even thousands of online bingo sites operating worldwide.
The passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) end September 2006, saw the closing of numerous bingo halls across the world. With the additional smoking ban introduced, more and more people flocked towards online bingo websites where they could sit in the comfort of their own homes and enjoy a smoke while playing their favorite games.
As the times have changed, so has bingo. Online bingo has changed the traditional settings that bingo used to be played in. Bingo on the Internet is a fun way to enjoy friendly gaming with like-minded players from around the world. Not forgetting the opportunity to earn some serious cash and prizes both big and small. |
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