Have you ever stopped to think about the relationship between social media and online bingo? Perhaps you haven’t even got the foggiest what we’re talking about? In this case, we’re referring to sites such as Facebook and Twitter, which have opened up a whole new world for online bingo lovers.
What is social media?
Facebook isn’t just about following what your friends are up to. Whilst it might be exciting to see Sue’s holiday pictures from Majorca or her latest squeeze, and not entirely riveting to know that John’s had yet another bad day at the office, and is busy drowning his sorrows with a pint down the pub, you can also keep up-to-date with your favourite brands via their fan pages.
Twitter, on the other hand, can be used to ‘follow’ the lives of not only friends, but also brands, and celebrities. You don’t even need to ‘chat’ yourself, particularly if the thought of trying to cram everything that is in your head into 140 characters or less in each tweet is a bit of a challenge, instead, you can keep up with what’s going on with other people or brands of interest to you.
How do I go about finding my favourite sites?
Go to any online bingo site, and the majority of the time, you’ll see Twitter and Facebook icons displayed somewhere on the screen – usually at the top or on a sidebar on the right. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, the Twitter icon is represented by a blue bird, and the Facebook icon is represented by a blue and white ‘F’ logo. Clicking on these should instantly redirect you (via a new browser window) to the brand’s own page on either of these social media networks.
As the majority of online bingo players love the social aspect of the game, it’s only natural for them to want to socialise via other methods. If you’ve met a new friend online whilst hanging out in one of the bingo rooms, chances are you’ll find them on these fan pages. Plus, should you choose to, you can always add them as a personal Facebook friend, or follow them on Twitter, to get to know them better, and even arrange to login and play your favourite games at the same time as each other.
So what’re the advantages?
Social media sites are the ideal place for people like you to keep an eye out for the latest bingo promotions that your favourite sites are offering. Once you’re following them via Twitter, or have ‘liked’ their fan page on Facebook, anything that a particular site posts will automatically show up in your newsfeed. This means that you’ll instantly get to see all the latest and hottest offers, possibly before they’re even advertised on the main website.
Another advantage of this additional information appearing in your newsfeed or timeline is that you’re far more likely to never miss a fantastic promotion again. How often have you found out too late that there was a dream holiday up for grabs, or a top prize of thousands of pounds of cash? It’s extremely irritating, we know. By following these sites, chances are you can dash in before that promo’s gone and lost forever.
Plus, many sites use their social media pages to offer additional rewards to their members. For example, many choose to post trivia questions, organise photo competitions, and other fun things, and the fans who are declared the winners can often recieve prizes like BBs, cash, or even free game cards. It really enhances the online bingo experience, giving you plenty more fun, and some additional chances to win something.
With the rise in popularity of bingo apps on Facebook, like BingoBash, BingoBlitz, and Zynga Bingo, you may also find some great new games to enjoy.
The future of online bingo and social media
Sites such as William Hill and 888 found their social media community’s rapidly expanding in 2011, leading many experts to believe that large companies like these may well offer their games on Facebook via free-to-play applications in the near future. This would attract more players who are looking for the thrill of online gaming, who don’t necessarily want to part with any cash. Even players living in countries who are not legally allowed to play at the main sites may be able to access games in this new form. It would also give fans the opportunity to try out games for free, before deciding if they’d like to join up as a member of the official website.
It’s an exciting world of opportunities out there in Twitter and Facebook-land, so make sure you join in the fun!
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