BingoHouse is an established online bingo website that has been providing players with a wide variety of internet bingo games for many years. BingoHouse features games with different themes, original graphics, large jackpots, in a reputable, trustworthy environment. In fact, BingoHouse is one of the oldest online bingo sites on the web. Players all over the world have chosen to play at BingoHouse for a wide variety of reasons.

Traditional land based bingo halls are limited in varied ways. The jackpots offered are usually much smaller than those offered by online bingo sites. Land based bingo halls have a lot of overhead expenses and cannot begin to compete with online games. Online Bingo sites do not have to pay rent, utilities, state and local licensing fees, and can therefore offer larger cash prizes and branded merchandise. BingoHouse also has a “Bonus Bucks” program where each time a player wins bonus bucks are awarded to that players account and may be used for the purchase of cards for any of the wide variety of games on BingoHouse.

BingoHouse has many games with different themes that can be played twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. There are always several monthly promotions with various themes including seasonal and holiday based games. BingoHouse also maintains several ongoing games with very large jackpots.

The games are divided into six separate categories or sections. The first set of games is titled Bingo Central. Bingo Central has a total of six individual games with varied themes. They are, Mellow Yellow, with a screen featuring daisies, Gems, with a jewel theme, Bingo Café, Super Mellow Yellow, Good Luck and Halloween. Games in the Bingo Central section change, with seasonal and holiday based themes being introduced regularly. Each game has its own chat room and some pretty cool graphics. Game times are clearly announced and cards can be purchased with a click of the mouse.

For those who like their bingo on the naughty side there is the Desperate Lounge. The games have lively themes and the chat room can get almost X rated at times. The game theme is loosely based on the television series “Desperate Housewives”. The “Desperate Lounge” provides an outlet for those who like their bingo spicy.

The S.S. Lomax is for those who want their online bingo dollar to go further. The games feature 10 cent cards and players can buy up to 25 cards at a time. The games run 24/7 and have the same cash prizes as the other games. The S.S. Lomax is perfect for those players who want to spend more time playing for less money.

Blackout Bingo is for those who enjoy playing for long periods of time. Blackout bingo simply means that all the squares on the bingo card must be filled to win. Blackout Bingo features two themes, Las Vegas and NASCAR. These games usually last for a longer period of time that the other games. Blackout Bingo has special games nightly at 9:30 (EST) that feature jackpots ranging from $150 to $1,000. Since these games last longer than average many players will play side games along with their bingo.

Fair N’ Square Bingo means just what it says. Every player has the same number of cards and the odds are the same for each player. Cards are inexpensive and the games are longer than average. For those online bingo players who like a game where everyone has an equal chance Fair N’

Square is the game for you.

High Roller Bingo is for those competitive bingo players who like excitement. The jackpots are larger than usual and the cards are priced the same as other games. The games take place at specified times and these are posted for each game in the High Roller Bingo section on BingoHouse.

For those who are not familiar with playing online BingoHouse has a free bingo game so new players can get the feel of what it is like to play online. Games take place 24/7 with the chat room open from 11AM to 11PM. For many new players have never been in a chat room before and the free bingo option gives them the chance to learn the “lingo” and get familiar with all the features that online bingo offers.

BingoHouse has a wide variety of side games. For those who like poker there are three versions available, All American, Jacks or Better, and Deuces wild. Players can bet from 5 cents to a dollar a hand. The games have cool graphics much like video poker machines found in many casinos. Other side games are Flag Fortune, Galactic Gambit, and Lucky Charms, each with its own graphics. These are much like the slots players find in places like Atlantic City, or Las Vegas. Many players like to play slots and Bingo at the same time.

BingoHouse has games that can fit any taste or budget. You don’t have to be a computer genius to play and bingo is a well established American tradition. Studies show that 70% of bingo players who play at brick and mortar bingo halls also play online. With land based bingo halls closing in record numbers due to smoking bans and financial distress online bingo is the wave of the future.

Despite all the news coverage, many Americans are still unaware that president elect Obama has a stepmother in the United Kingdom. Kezia Obama, who is now 67, married Barack Obama’s father in a traditional Kenyan village ceremony in 1957. She moved to England to be with her Kenyan-born daughter Auma, the President-Elect’s half-sister, who guided him and introduced him to his extended family when he visited Kenya in 1988. Mrs. Obama is very fond of bingo and has recently launched a charity online bingo game.

In bingo news, Kezia Obama has partnered with Gala bingo to raise £1 million pounds ($1,451,278 at current exchange rates) for Sue Ryder Care, which helps people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. The online bingo game became live January 14th and will remain active until January 23rd. Regarding her stepson’s inauguration Mrs. Obama said, “I’m so proud of him. I sent him a message congratulating him and will be in Washington with the family next week. I am delighted to help galabingo.com raise funds for the Sue Ryder Care charity. It is a really positive way of celebrating Barack’s inauguration.”

Mrs. Obama has been a regular bingo player and said she played three times a week in Bracknell, Berks, where she lives in a council house. Mrs. Obama is also a big online bingo fan and so far it seems the partnership with Gala bingo is going well. Gala is one of the largest providers of online bingo in the UK. Mrs. Obama plans to be present at her stepson’s inauguration which will be the most expensive in history, costing $110,000,000. Security will be tight and it has been estimated that approximately 25,000 law enforcement officers from 58 various federal, state and local agencies will be deployed to handle the 2 million people expected to attend the inauguration.

Many online bingo players, especially those in the US play at online bingo sites located outside the United States. The UK is a hotbed of online bingo activity and several of the largest online bingo providers are located there. Most online bingo game players do not think of currency exchange rates while playing but they can have an effect on the online bingo industry.

This month, 888 holdings, a major player in the online bingo industry, reported a drop in revenue due to the global economic crisis and extreme volatility in currency exchange rates. The dollar strengthened by 14% against the British Pound and 16% against the Euro hurting sales once they were translated into US dollars. The CEO of 888 holdings said that currency exchange rates accounted for 95% of the drop in revenues.

Publicly traded online bingo companies have all reported decreases in revenue with a resulting drop in share prices. Although online bingo companies have not seen any change in customer behavior, unfavorable currency exchange rates are having a significant effect on profits. The British Pound is at a historic low against the US dollar and while that may be more favorable for US customers it is wreaking havoc on the UK economy.

Although internet bingo providers report an increase in the number of customers and increased wagering the exchange rates are draining profits from online gaming companies.

There is a positive side to all this especially for US citizens. With extremely favorable exchange rates the time has never been better to take that dream European vacation. In fact the recent strength of the Dollar has made many travel destinations affordable for Americans. Countries mentioned as having favorable exchange rates for American Dollars include, Mexico, Australia, Bali, most of Europe and the United Kingdom.

Online bingo players should insist that they be paid in US dollars if it is at all possible. Players who are paid in Pounds or Euros could easily see their winnings depreciate quickly because of sudden changes in currency exchange rates. Its getting crazy out there so enjoy your game of online bingo but be sure to check those exchange rates!