Each summer the online bingo industry anticipates a decrease in activity across theiro sites as more players opt for outdoor activities and parties rather than staying in to play their favourite online gambling game.

The industry was in for a pleasant surprise this year however when a study done of all the major UK online bingo sites showed an an unexpected 11% increase in daily average player numbers across the board.

Among the reasons cited for this shock result are the recent exposure and increased public awarenessof the industry resulting from the smoking ban which effected land-based hall bingo across the UK earlier this year. Another possible contributing factor is the government’s introduction of new laws making online gambling safer for the public.

While this is good news for all affected online bingo sites, some smaller sites have been unable to handle the increased numbers which are resulting in slow and sluggish gaming and unhappy players.

Experts advise these sites to limit numbers so that playing is fast and players have a better chance of winning a jackpot.