What we think

Blackpool Bingo

The beautiful Blackpool! This town is a seaside haven just brimming with fun and exciting things to do and see. As long as you stay indoors that is. The weather in this so called playground of the North will probably have you running for cover. That is one of the main reasons the, heated, Bingo halls are such a big draw. Knowing how much fun they can be, we were excited to take a shot at the online version. So we stuck our heads in the freezer to get in the feel of things and logged on.

While Blackpool may be a little windy and cold, Antigua is usually known for being sunny and beautiful. And that my friends is where Blackpool Bingo is actually operated out of. The owners of the site, Christchurch Casinos Ltd., are out of New Zealand, a little far from the windy shores of Pleasure Beach. This is not a bad thing though. Having Christchurch run the site means you get to take advantage of their amazing reputation in the field of online gaming.

Arriving at our destination, Blackpool Bingo proved to be high energy and fun to look at. The website gives the impression of a very stylized version of the town that is better suited to Vegas than the bitter north (not a sweater in sight on those little punters). If you are someone using a slow internet connection the site could prove a little slower to load, due to all those vibrant pictures. It's not overly annoying and they make up for it with simple clearly marked directions once you are in. The Blackpool theme is kind of shallow, other than a couple fun postcards, there's not a lot to find. But the total feel of the page is inviting and bright welcoming you to come in and spend some time.

Have you ever heard of Playtech? Well that is the platform Blackpool Bingo has chosen to run it games. Playtech is probably a little different than what you're used to because it requires that you download and install the software before you can play. Unfortunately they do not currently support Mac users, but the diversity offered makes those who can play really enjoy it. The software is simple to install and after that all you have to do is register and play! Like we pointed out, the consoles here are very nice, especially since they are able to be customized by each user. This can take your 90 ball Bingo game to the next level. For those of you who need a break between games, Blackpool Bingo offers a select group of non-Bingo instant win games for your enjoyment. Check them out and check in on those progressive jackpots every now and then. With pots starting at $200 they can grow fast and you don't want to miss out.

Since one of the great things about playing Bingo is the people that are involved, chat rooms are a huge part of the scene. At Blackpool Bingo their software loads the chat in a separate window from the game. It may just be our own personal preferences, but we like it better when it all comes up as one page. That being said, the chat feature runs smooth and is easy to use. And the CM's take their jobs seriously, working hard to keep things flowing and inviting. Traffic was a bit lighter there than what we found in some competitor rooms but that won't last. This site is new, and we have no doubt that it will catch on.

Tucked away in a fun little corner of the site, you will find Paula's Gift Shop. This is the place where players can choose what non-cash prize they would like to win if chosen to be the player of the month. A great concept here by Blackpool it allows everyone to feel that wonderful sense of anticipation and day dream about the possibilities. The cash prizes are also very sweet, but we were confused on how to redeem them. Complicated or not, players can see for themselves that the winnings are out there, and someone has to win.

Whether you are playing at 2 in the afternoon, or 2 in the morning, if you run into a problem, customer service is here to help. Blackpool Bingo has chosen to offer their support in three forms; e-mail, live chat, and fax. Notice anything missing? That's right folks, there is no phone number. To us this is a bit frustrating as many times you just want to talk to a real person. But that being said we found what they do have to be knowledgeable and professional with our questions, so maybe this is something we just need to let go.

In conclusion, if you are looking for one great game of 90-ball Bingo, the Blackpool Bingo should be a must see on your list. Reminiscent of the real Blackpool more in quality of game, than look and feel, we think that this site has real potential. There might not be a pleasure beach to be seen, but that doesn't mean there's not a great time to be had.

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