The internet bingo industry continues to flourish in the UK and Europe and has attracted millions of players from around the globe. In the UK internet bingo is second only to poker in popularity and internet bingo websites are licensed by the government to assure player safety. Internet bingo has evolved from a relatively primitive online game with crude graphics to one of the most entertaining games available online using the latest technology and sophisticated software. Many internet bingo sites now offer mobile applications and bingo players can now enjoy their favorite game from anywhere with cell phone reception.

Technology is constantly changing and one of the more recent advances has been the switch from downloadable games to those using state of the art flash technologies. Players no longer have to take the time to download games and can now simply log on to their favorite bingo site and play. Many players did not like the old fashioned downloads and switched to sites using flash games. Now almost all internet bingo websites use the latest flash technology. In the UK and Europe competition is fierce and sites that do not keep up with the latest gaming developments are bound to lose players.

Technological innovations allowed bingo sites to introduce side games such as roulette, video poker, slot games and pull tab games. Side games have been well received and are a huge moneymaker for internet bingo websites. A recent survey showed that online roulette is almost as popular as bingo among female players.

The introduction of chat rooms made internet bingo even more popular. The social aspect of bingo was added to internet bingo and provides employment for several chat monitors and hosts. Sites that introduced chat rooms experienced an immediate increase in players proving that talk is profitable! Some sites are expected to introduce video streaming to give their bingo games a more lifelike feel.

Software is being introduced in the UK that protects players from online fraud. Featurespace, a company founded by several members of the engineering department at Cambridge University has developed software that uses behavioural analysis to protect casinos, players and stock trading websites from fraudulent activities. The software protects players from computer bots that can compete with live players for cash prizes. The company has signed contracts with several reputable gaming companies. It is no wonder that so many people are attracted to internet bingo. Bingo bonuses have never been better and with all the new technology being introduced internet bingo can only get better for players!