Bingo number 90 aka Top of the Shop

Traditional UK bingo is played with 90 balls. The last number in the online bingo progression is 90. It is a special number in many senses, and is revered in online bingo. In following the time tested online bingo tradition of giving call numbers different nicknames, it should be no surprise that this online bingo number has the most nicknames and some of the best. For those people who had so much fun making up nicknames for the numbers, this was the final chance to make their mark. So what are some of the online bingo nicknames for the number 90?

The first can be said in two different ways, depending upon which bingo game you are at. You might hear some callers say “top of the shop” and you might hear others refer to the number 90 as “top of the house”. Either is equally correct and they are both steeped in online bingo tradition. It is easy to see where this nickname came from. If you were to list all of the possible numbers of a bingo game in order, 99 would be at the top of the heap. That is why online bingo gives 90 this special nickname for its calling.

There are some other online bingo nicknames for 90, as well. While the others made it seem as if 90 was the head of some sort of vertical ordering system, these nicknames would apply to a linear numbering system. 90, in many online bingo games, is called out at “end of the line”. Any fool can tell why this is the nickname for this particular online bingo number. There is nothing past 90, so it is essentially the last remaining digit. There are often times when this is the last number that a player needs in order to have bingo, so these nicknames take on a special significance.

All in all, you will find some very interesting online bingo calls for just about every number that there is. 90 is no exception and it is only special because of the fact that it is the last number going. If you are an online bingo player and you haven’t heard some of these cool call number nicknames, then you are really missing out. Call nicknames like this are a great online bingo tradition and they have helped to make the game what it is over the years. They are worth getting to know if only for entertainment purposes.

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The team of Tombola Bingo are a booming bingo bundle of surprises, as I found out this weekend when I signed up to play bingo with them. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, there’s been a lot of hype floating around the bingo industry about Tombola, and I guess I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

I was pleasantly surprised, the Tombola games are really fun and refreshing - it’s nice to see a good selection of online bingo games presented in new and different formats. What’s more, as Tombola do their own bingo software, their games are totally unique and you won’t find these bingo games anywhere else online!

Their latest bingo style game just released is Roller-Coaster - wow what a thrilling ride this is! And I love the concept - 40 bingo balls each get a name, face and catch-phrase, and everytime the roller-coaster loops the loop one of them falls out - and you gotta hope it’s got one of your names on it. All you have to do to play is pick up to 4 carriages with 5 empty named seats, and wait for them bingo balls to fill up your empties.

Tombola have really gone to town on this new online bingo game, there’s even a separate flash animation introducing the new game with all the bingo ball characters, click on each bingo ball to hear their catch-phrase - cool!

Of course when you see the Roller-Coaster looping round your computer screen, one bingo ball after another falling out with a scream, and the mad chatroom buzz as everyone shouts out the names they need to call bingo - LOL much fun was had by little old me, and kudos to Tombola for a new take on the great game of bingo online.

PS. Tombola are rumoured to be having a massively hot bingo promotion lined up for December – you will NOT want to miss their Wonderland promo - soon as we have more news on this fab bingo promotion we’ll bring it to you.

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Online bingo sites - Players have tough time choosing the right one

With so many online bingo sites out there today, players have a tough time choosing the right one. After all, they look the same and many of them use the same software. In many cases, online bingo sites are also offering the same promotions, as well. When this is the case, what is a player to do? How are they to tell one of the online bingo sites apart from all of the others? There are some very simple things that a player should look for in online bingo sites to find the right one.

All in all, online bingo sites need to be trusted. If you can’t trust your site, then there is no reason why you should be playing there. You are going to be trying to win some big prizes and some major bingo jackpots. When you get lucky enough to do this, don’t you want to know that you will be able to claim your prize from the online bingo sites? This should be the first thing you look for. Do the research on various online bingo sites and find out which ones are the most trusted by experienced players who are familiar with the online bingo scene. Be sure to check out the bingo forums too.

As a player, you should also be looking for a site that is willing to adapt to the changing technology out there. The online bingo world is constantly evolving. New bingo games, new software programs, and new incentive programs are popping up each and every week. This is why online bingo sites in this day and age have to keep up with the times. When you choose a site, you need to know that they are dedicated to providing you with only the best and latest in online bingo software. You need to know that they are keeping up with the competitors in this highly competitive field.

Online bingo sites must be able to give you quality service, as well. If you are going to be investing in them, then they need to be available to answer your questions and calm your concerns. This is something that you should demand in your online bingo sites and if the site cannot provide that, then you need to take your play elsewhere. There are way too many online bingo sites out there for you to be settling for anything other than the absolute best. As a player, you should demand that out of your online bingo sites.

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Win a pretty pink bingo laptop

Ladies, gents and bingo fans - if any of you are looking for a perfect pink pressie for one of your lady friends (or even yourself) this Christmas, then look no further, Bingostreet is here!

Bingostreet Pink Laptop Giveaway
Bingostreet are giving away a brand spanking new pink laptop with awesome processing power under the bonnet - this is how everybody should play bingo online - no joke, this baby is a beauty - and we’re giving it away for free this month!

Deadline to enter the competition is this Thursday, November 20!!!
All you gotta do is post a short story or poem in the Bingostreet Bingo Forum about your fave Wink Bingo experience. You don’t need to be a creative genius, just make the Bingostreet Boss laugh his socks off and you’ll win the laptop!

One laptop, one lucky winner, and 2 days to get your entries in!
If I wasn’t such a manly man I’d be entering this great competition too, but my feminine side has already been taken over by online bingo, it can’t quite stretch to a pink laptop too! And my bingo boss might not approve either, hmmm…

So c’mon guys, gals and bingo pals, get your entries in before the deadline and grab yourself some delicious online bingo booty in the form of a very cool laptop! Good Luck, and may the best Winker win

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Bingo enjoying a Renaissance

Bingo has always been a popular game, ever since it was introduced in the mid 1920s. Since that time it’s always been played, but of late there seems to be a surge happening in its popularity, both at traditional walk-in bingo halls, and on the Internet.

So why Bingo? What is it about this game that keeps drawing crowds of fans week after week? Is it that it’s such an easy game to learn? Could it be because of the cash prizes you can win? Maybe it’s about the socialising?

And maybe it’s all of the above. But one thing is certain - bingo halls are more packed than they’ve ever been. Despite the economic downturn, traditional bingo games have continued to thrive.

In part, it could be to do with the whole experience of the live event. Playing the bingo game on a computer is one thing, but turning up at the local of an evening is a chance to meet new friends and to socialise.

Bingo games rarely cost more than a couple of pence, or a quid at the outside, so perhaps it’s that a visit to a live bingo event offers an entire evening of entertainment for less than it would cost to rent a DVD?

Interestingly, there’s a fast growing youth demographic who are taking part in bingo, despite perceptions that bingo nights are populated exclusively by the elderly.

But it’s not just the live bingo halls that are seeing growth this year. The online bingo experience is proving as attractive a draw as the live experience. We’re seeing new bingo sites springing up all the time, and tried and trusted ones are going from strength to strength.

So what is it that’s so appealing about playing bingo online? For one thing, there’s the convenience factor - not having to trudge down to the local hall when its raining is a plus.

Then there’s the playing assist - most sites now have features that will automatically daub your card for you if you’d like, which is great if your concentration isn’t up to scratch. It will even call Bingo for you when you win.

So whether you prefer to play online, or get your coat on and turn up at your local bingo club, perhaps you should be seeing what all the fuss is about? You might even have a good time while you’re about it.

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888Ladies extra big bingo bonus for Bingostreet

One of my personal faves when it comes to bingo online is 888ladies - they’re also pretty hot among the rest of you Bingostreeters too!

888ladies are offering a turbo-boosted first deposit bonus of 200% up to an incredible £200 FREE for all new bingo players who register from Bingostreet in November! You’ll need to use the special code: bingostreet when you register.

The regular first deposit bonus is 150%, so it really is super boosted. Deposit £100 into your bingo online account at 888ladies and you’ll get £200 on top of that - I’d do it but I’ve already made my first deposit, and a few on top of that too!

Don’t forget of course that new players get £10 Free which is another plus, as you can try all the bingo online games for free before deciding if you’d like to play for real money. IMO online bingo sites that don’t offer some kind of freebie generally suck. Try before you buy is an important concept in the UK, and the same rule applies to bingo online.

You might also want to check out the 888ladies Xmas Raffle promo - just started today. £1000 each in xmas spending cash for 5 lucky bingo fans - and the best thing is you just gotta do what you love most – play bingo online at 888ladies Full details are in our weekend newsletter, you can also see the latest copy in our Bingo Newsletter archives.

So enjoy a cool weekend of fun and games doing your bingo thing at 888ladies, and maybe see you there!

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Fun evening playing bingo online

Ever had one of those evenings when you’re at home, you don’t want to go out, but you’re kinda bored? Easy solution – spend the night playing bingo online and you’ll find it’s pretty cheap too!

Most online bingo sites have special games, with extra cheap tickets especially during the week, so just have a poke around your favourite bingo sites to see what kind of bingo action is on offer, and you can have a great evening of bingo fun and entertainment – and maybe even hit one of those bingo online jackpots!

Wink Bingo is one such bingo site we’d recommend, as it has tons of action on every day of the week, 24 hours non-stop bingo fun, so you can login and play bingo online at anytime. With plenty of daily, weekly and monthly jackpot games, plus a whole load of exciting Slots, casino and Instant Win games, you’ll never have a bored evening again!

Wink Bingo have regular online bingo games with pretty sizeable guaranteed bingo jackpots, starting from £1,000 up to £10,000 monthly bingo games. When the jackpots are guaranteed, this means that one lucky bingo player MUST win the jackpot in that game and will take home the full prize.

These guaranteed jackpot bingo games at Wink Bingo kick off regularly every month on specified dates:

• £10,000 guaranteed jackpot – 10th of every month at 10pm
• £5,000 guaranteed jackpot – 30th of every month at 10pm
• £3,000 guaranteed jackpot – 20th of every month at 10pm
• £2,000 guaranteed jackpot – 5th of every month at 10pm

Tickets for all these great bingo games at Wink Bingo cost just £1 a ticket, and can be pre-purchased which is great, because if you have a hot date you can just pre-buy and your tickets will be played for you automatically in your absence. Usually there is a minimum purchase of 5 tickets for these games, but the great thing about pre-purchasing your bingo tickets is that you can allocate a set bingo budget for the month, to make sure you don’t spend more than you can afford.

So, the next time you’re twiddling your thumbs of an eve not knowing what to do, get on down to Wink Bingo and liven up the night with some hot bingo action!

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Bingo Blackjack strategy

At various online gambling sites including online bingo there is a potential to play blackjack. You can play bingo blackjack, which is actually the same game as regular 21. We want you to have an edge to the game so we have come up with a bingo blackjack strategy that may just work for you. The bingo blackjack strategy is not a hundred percent foolproof and that means we can’t guarantee a win every time. In fact our strategy is just to increase your odds of winning over losing. It is also about making the best decisions when you are playing the game.

The first thing you have to realise is that there are certain rules at a blackjack table for when you have to take another card. Most blackjack games say you must take a card if you have a hand lower than 15. This is not always the case and sometimes it only applies to the dealer. However, you don’t want to stand on 15 anyway. We will look at why in a little bit.

Our blackjack strategy is going to be about when to take a hit, stand, fold, double down, or split. First you can only do a split when your first two cards are the same number. In other words when you have two 10’s in your hand you could split. Of course you are taking a big gamble with two 10’s. Two ten’s makes a total of 20. Unless the dealer gets 21 you win the game. In this case or in the bingo blackjack strategy you wouldn’t want to split the 10’s. You have to place a second ante wager or beginning wager when you split, so why risk losing double the money if you can win instead?

You want to split when you have less than 17 as your total. In other words if you have two 8’s you can split them for better chances. You don’t want to hit on 16 because you have a higher potential to bust when you do.

Doubling down is when you decide you want to place a second wager and get one more card in the hopes that you win. You can’t take another hit after you double down. Again you want to be careful when you double down because you don’t want to bust your hand. You also don’t want to have such a low hand that you are stuck losing the extra wager, plus the first wager. For example if you have a 2 and a 3 you have five. If you double down and get a 5 then you only have ten. In this case the dealer really needs to bust for you to win. You want to take a hit in our bingo blackjack strategy when you have less than 15. You should stand on 15 or above. We hope you find these hints helpful on your next game of bingo blackjack!

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