Who’s Playing Online Bingo?
If you would have brought up the topic of Bingo ten years ago, there’s a good chance that many people between the ages of 20 and 40 would have rolled their eyes and said, “Please – my grandmother plays Bingo.” Fast-forward to today, 2008, where the average age of Bingo players has dropped significantly. In fact, if you were to examine a membership roster of any online Bingo site, you’d be surprised to discover that it’s a younger game every year.
In 2006, the group Parlay, which is the engine behind 40% of online Bingo sites (and is by far the largest Bingo software provider), claimed that between the years 2004 and 2005, new memberships at online Bingo sites saw a 53% increase. That means that, two years after the first UK Bingo site was established in 2003, Bingo was already taking off! The following year, in 2006, new memberships increased again – this time by 91%! That means 1.6 million new memberships were created in 2006 alone!
So who exactly are all of these new members joining online Bingo sites? Well, in 2005, a survey taken determined that 25% of all online Bingo players were between the ages of 18 to 35. As more and more people continue to join online Bingo communities, the percentage of people within this age range continues to climb. According to one survey taken, online Bingo is now the most popular leisure activity amongst UK women ages 20 to 25!
If you’re thinking “Women plus gambling?” you’d better believe it! Women make up a big chunk of the Bingo population. In fact, it’s been estimated that 70% of online players are women! Part of the reason is pure history – land-based Bingo Halls were also more popular with women than with men. Another reason why women are better represented is that men are more commonly found at other online gaming venues, such as poker or Blackjack. This statistic, however, is changing as online Bingo starts to compete with these other gambling industries for members. Online Bingo sites have begun upping the value of their jackpots and prizes in order to attract a greater range of players, many of whom include men.
Many online Bingo players from around the world gather regularly to enjoy exciting gaming, lucrative prizes, and of course the company of other Bingo players! Once you become a part of an online Bingo community, you’ll see just why it’s one of the fastest-growing industries on the web. To become a part of one of the most popular online clubs, join www.winkbingo.com today!
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