How Bingo Adopted Modern Technology
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How Bingo Adopted Modern Technology. 20 years ago, the mention of the word ‘bingo’ evoked images of smoke-filled bingo halls somewhere in northern England. Now the industry has embraced technological change.
Bingo originated in Italy and was played as a charity fundraiser game until 1960. After Betting and Gaming Act was passed in the UK, bingo became a serious business. At one point there were 14 million registered bingos players in UK. Bingo's popularity declined after the 1990s and it's still not quite dead. It's been read the last rites on several occasions. It was read to be dead in 2004.
Bingo was rebranded as a game for young, fun-loving players. The rebranding was successful with players in their 20s making up the largest proportion of online bingo players during the first 5 years of the game's move to the internet.
Online bingo is a popular game. It was moved from purpose-built halls to the internet.
Online bingo companies are trying to diversify their offerings and attract younger audiences. They are investing heavily in mobile app technology. Playing numbers in the UK have risen to 3.5 million. The playing numbers are significantly higher than in early 2000s. Technology is likely to play a significant role in bingos' future development. If you’re already a binger, you should look out for great new features to look for. It also means a boost in prize pots. In the past few years, the playing number has risen significantly. The current playing figures are higher in UK than the 1960s high of 14 million, but still below the previous high.
