Bingo was once associated with the older generation and in particular the so called ‘blue rinse brigade’ of senior aged women.
However, that stereotype is now becoming a thing of the past as bingo is becoming increasingly more popular among the younger generation, especially men.
While there are a number of factors that are driving this growth in younger users to online casinos and bingosites.uk, the evolution of mobile technology has undoubtedly been the main cause.
With 76% of adults in the UK now owning a smartphone, the advancement in the technology of touchscreens and personal devices has opened up a whole new market. A market that is connected 100% of the time and can be advertised to directly through email, text or in-app notification.
It is estimated that by 2017 the global revenue for mobile gambling will top $100 billion. It is easy to see then why here has been a scramble in the past few years for online casino and bingo sites to improve the usability of their sites as well as enhancing what they can offer users in terms of bonuses, free games and loyalty schemes.
The simplicity of mobile gambling is perhaps one of its greatest draws, along with the chance of winning a cash prize.
Where before this kind of pastime would have involved leaving the house, anyone and more importantly, anywhere can participate in these games regardless of skills and experience.
reason behind the increase in young online gamblers, with many turning to online casinos and bingo sites as a way to supplement their normal income with money from online gaming.
Another factor in the increase in younger users is the way that many of the casino and bingo games attempt to appeal to men and the younger generation by incorporating more relatable themes to their games them such as superhero and sports, two areas that are still predominantly male orientated.
Of course this has its downsides, as more and more young users are drawn to online gambling sites so does the amount of people that are exposed to the dangers of serious gambling addictions.
It is all too easy to forget that when playing online that you are playing with real money, cash can easily be swapped from online wallet to casino account and vice versa, making it very easy to not see the true financial cost.