Gala Bingo are a truly British brand having provided bingo games for decades. Nearly 600,000 people visit bingo halls every week and Gala sell 40% of the countries bingo tickets with a 24% share of all clubs. The company have 175 clubs around the UK making them the largest land based bingo brand. The game is part of traditional British culture and is still played by millions worldwide.
During the early and mid 20th century bingo was played by middle and old aged women on a weekly or monthly basis. Whilst the men were down the pub, the women would meet up at the local bingo hall for a chat and chance to win some money.
Smoke would fill the hall and the caller would shout out the numbers whilst players dabbed their tickets.
Those days seemed like a long time ago. Now halls are emptying as players now play at online bingo sites such as Foxy, Gala or Crown. The smoking ban in public places, brought in two years ago has forced many players out of halls forcing them to play games online.
The internet is now the dominate form of bingo gaming. Hundreds of sites offer free bingo, cash bonuses and mega jackpots. Players can win just as much without having to leave their home. Gala Bingo have also set up a Online Bingo site, in recognition of the growing internet market.
