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Butlins Bingo

The name Butlins means fun. It's that simple. Whether you are attending one of their holiday camps, or simply out for a game of Bingo you are sure to have a wonderful time. Yes, that's right, we said Bingo. You may not know it, but in Butlins' resorts, Bingo is quite the attraction these days. And now they have made it easier than ever to join them in their favorite game. Butlins has gone virtual. Now it is our job to find out if this online delicacy is as delicious as the original.

Butlins was founded in 1936 by none other than Billy Butlin. Since that time the company has grown by leaps and bounds to become one of the biggest names in leisure resorts. They can partly attribute their success to their dedication to operating on a solid set of principles laid down from the very beginning. The customer always comes first, and it is their job to delight them at every turn. Not a bad deal if you're the customer!

Finding new site is like meeting a new friend. You will never get that first look out of your head. Well we are most happy to tell you that we have no desire to forget about Butlins Bingo. The site is clean and fresh, with crisp color in an attractive palette. That plus the amazingly easy navigation menu makes a perfect blend between decoration and function. It looks fun, and more importantly, it is fun.

The smooth launch of this site may be at least partly attributed to St. Minver, Butlins partner in this new venture. Butlin decided to "trust the entertainment expert," here and go with someone who has proven themselves again and again. St. Minver has much to offer the online Bingo enthusiast. Not only do they claim an amazingly large already established network of players, they have an impeccable reputation to go with it. Also having St. Minver in the picture should give players a peace of mind, their security is top notch.

Most of you have probably already played a game of Bingo in a St. Minver network hall, but for those of you who haven't let me outline a few of the perks. First there is never a dull moment. Players from all over the world are online and ready to play, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Also when there are a lot of people playing all the time, it helps those fun little progressive jackpots become not so little. In other words, more players equal more money. The games here are offered using the Macromedia Flash software program. This program is very widely available and chances are you already have it on your computer whether you realize it or not. The halls are pleasant places to be a part of, especially the chat rooms. One of the best parts of Bingo is the players. Chatting lets you connect with someone half way around the world, and who knows what they are libel to say! Need a change of pace? Head on over to Butlins' Game Arcade, it's a fun stop that we are sure you will enjoy. The Arcade offers a fun selection of both slots and instant wins in an environment that reminds us of the land based clubs.

Now, for you newbie's out there make sure that you take full advantage of all the promotions offered here. As soon as you sign up to the site, you will receive $1 in your account. Not a fortune, but enough to let you try some Bingo and see if this is the place for you. Then later when you put in your own money, you will receive a full match of your first deposit up to $125. This is too good of an opportunity to pass up!

With all the great perks we've mentioned about being a part of the St. Minver network, we also need to let you in on the downside. If you are a Bingo veteran, this site will most likely give you a startling case of déjà vu. The reason being is that all St. Minver sites are but portals to the same games and chats. The games you find here are the same ones you will find at all their sites. The same is true with the customer service set up. Now St. Minver has some wonderful customer service, so this shouldn't prove to be an issue. But if you are searching for a truly unique game, this is not the place you are going to find it. The site is not all St. Minver however; Butlins does a fantastic job of installing a taste of their own personality into things. We really enjoy that we can both play Bingo and play with Barry's Ball all in that same place.

So would we tell you to play at Butlins Bingo? The answer is yes. St. Minver games are popular because they are fun, and people like to play them. If this is a game you find fun, then this is a great place for you to be. Butlins has done what they are famous for doing, they offer their guests top quality entertainment. Also they serve up a bit of compassion by dedicating space on their site to the Everyman cancer charity. We think that alone sets them apart from the pack.

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