Monday, October 4th, 2010
Bingo is certainly one of the most universal leisure activities, appealing to players of all ages and from many locations across the world. But, how popular is it, exactly? And, what effect has online bingo had on the traditional bingo market? A new study seeks to answer these questions.
According to the results, 65% of online bingo players spend 12 hours or more taking part in bingo games on the internet. This means that, in total, avid online bingo fans play 26 days worth of the game over the course of one year. To put these statistics in perspective, UK residents spend just over 17 hours a week watching television.
One of the reasons for bingo’s popularity is that it combines the socialization of networking sites with the chance to win cash prizes. Many players have stated that they have made new friends while playing online bingo, and continue to log on every week to maintain their newfound friendships.
Free bingo also contributes to the amount of time that players spend on various online bingo websites. Now, thanks to free bingo games, players can spend more time online without having to spend anymore money to obtain the chance to win great prizes and keep in touch with their friends.