Gambling has often been viewed with suspicion by traditional religions such as the Christian church and members of the Muslim faith, among others. Bingo, however, is by far the most widely accepted gambling related activity, viewed by many as soft gambling when compared to games such as poker and other Casino-style games. And many bingo games are played in church and community halls with funds raised often going towards local charities and other worthy causes.

Online bingo is a fun way to enjoy some friendly gaming with like-minded players from around the world, while offering the opportunity to earn some serious cash and prizes big and small. But the online bingo industry has also become a hugely successful business far beyond what most people ever imagined, or what many players even realise.

It is heartening to see that some online Bingo companies are continuing to show the warm and fuzzy side of bingo by supporting charities - many of which have suffered from the smoking ban which has seen a slow down in takings at traditional bingo halls that were providing much-needed funding.

Players who wish to support worthy causes while they enjoy a game of free online bingo are sure to make the most of the opportunities offered by some of these sites - - knowing that even if they don't bag the booty, someone deserving always wins.

Look out for charity supporting sites as well as eco friendly sites on the Net, and next time someone complains that you're throwing away your money on online bingo you can reply that you're doing a good turn - while keeping your own chances of winning the jackpot wide open!