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It has been reported by the U.K. Gambling Commission that even though Britain has seen a large number of land-based bingo clubs closing down there has not been a decrease in revenues for the bingo operators.

Three new innovative online bingo games have been released by Virtue Fusion, one of the internet’s biggest software developing companies.

Top software company, Virtue Fusion has launched a new slots style bingo game that is sure to wow online casino players.

The movie houses are at present filled with people rushing to see the film,  “Coco Before Chanel”, which celebrates the life of the French fashion designer Coco Chanel.

The online bingo operator Cashcade that owns many popular bingo brands in the UK is up for sale.  The company owns Little Big Bingo, Cheeky Bingo, Think Bingo and Foxy Bingo amongst others and also owns casino website Get Minted.

The UK Minister of Sports, Gerry Sutcliffe announced that he would be providing some relief for the country’s bingo halls who are struggling to boost revenues in a bid to stay open. The industry has been beset with financial problems due to double taxation laws, smoking bans and a cap that was set on the number of high-revenue slot machines.

Bingo side games are growing in popularity as players realize that it provides excellent entertainment while they wait for balls to be drawn within bingo rooms.

In an attempt to integrate their online and land based marketing divisions, the Gala Coral Group is contemplating cutting 45 jobs from its headquarters.

Fans of online bingo rooms such as Bingo Liner, King Jackpot and Bingo Café UK, which work off the LeapfrogGaming.com network, will be pleased to note that a new bingo room will be added to these sites in the form of MegaBingo. This bingo room will be the first on the internet to offer an online networked game, and players can stand in line to win thousands of pounds each week.

The economic recession has eaten away at many industries and the online casino industry is no different. Within the online casino industry, some areas have been affected quite badly and others have remained stable.

The Isle of Man based Playtech has won the CAP award for Best iGaming Bingo Software, following a year of intense efforts by the company to produce a bingo offering that is truly top of the range. Playtech’s bingo has been recognized for its easy to use interface, multiple game types and variations and powerful back end tools that allow operators to optimize gaming activity.

Parlay Entertainment and Chartwell Technology have partnered to launch a brand new online bingo network, using the best qualities of both gambling companies. Parlay will bring the front-end product, while Chartwell will provide the back-end administration system.

Despite the fact that the current recession is causing the land based bingo industry to suffer, the UK online bingo industry continues to grow.