Online Bingo at Mecca

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Online bingo is a very popular pastime and is continuing to attract new players. It was first introduced in the USA in 1996 and its popularity has grown steadily ever since.

Unlike live bingo, the popularity of which is influenced by economic factors, online bingo appears to be recession proof. Despite economic downturns, online bingo revenues increased by around 50% in 2010 and the total online bingo market is around $1.6 billion; and that is equal to a lot of bingo games.

The bingo demographic is a much studied and commented upon phenomenon. It is often stated that the game's principal appeal is to women aged between 25 and 50, though it is apparent that more and more men are now taking up the game. Although there are far more male online gamers who concentrate on casino games, such as roulette and blackjack, along with the ever increasing popularity of online poker, a significant number are discovering that bingo is equally entertaining and can be enjoyed without spending very much money.

Of all online bingo sites in the UK Mecca Bingo is the most popular. There are a number of reasons for this. The name Mecca is synonymous with the game. Although Mecca has changed ownership on a number of occasions and is currently a member of the Rank Group of companies, it has maintained its bingo brand; a brand that was established by the explosion of live bingo clubs in the 1960's and is now continued at Meccabingo.com.

Another important factor is the online bingo community. The bingo experience has always been greater than just the game. Even in the early days of bingo clubs when stereotypical post-war housewives met up for a night out with the girls it was the social aspect that was just as important or even eclipsed the actual playing of the game (though the chance of winning a significant amount of money was also very important). Nowadays you can enjoy these social aspects of the game online too via the live chat functions.