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Bingo games are increasingly popular. The classic game has enjoyed a new lease of life in the age of the online casino in part because developers have mined such a wide breadth of pop culture to make individual games unique and varied.
One of the most popular themes is film and TV. While a number of movies have inspired some exciting slot-themed bingo games like Betsoft’s The Slotfather (which takes its cues from Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster epic The Godfather), TV has gone one further by officially endorsing several favourites such as Deal or No Deal and Friends Bingo. Here we check out some of the best.
Deal or No Deal
If you’ve been a fan of the show and always wished for an opportunity to take on the banker, here is your chance as you can be a player at Jackpot Bingo. The theatrics of the classic game, which began in Italy as “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia”, are fundamental to the excitement of the show presented by Noel Edmunds in the UK. That’s recreated in this fun online version that, for those lucky enough to call “house”, sees you given an ultimatum by the banker which could see you win the jackpot or lose it all.
The Slotfather
Here we see how two popular gambling games – bingo and slots – come together to form a fun variation called The Slotfather. It’s a five-reel slot game where its 30-payline thrills take their inspiration from the crimes and misdemeanours of the mafia. Clearly inspired by the Oscar-winning film, The Godfather, the game features its own “made men” whose interactions bring to life the world of gangsters. A sequel has also been released, highlighting the success of the original.
Love Island Bingo
With Love Island you might not find the person you’ve been looking for all your life but you might get your hands on the 90-ball bingo game’s jackpot. The game has been released with versions based on slots, bingo, and an instant win option. With its official license, fans of the show will enjoy the theme tune playing in the background as you get your virtual dabber out.
Britain Got Talent
The huge popularity of Britain’s Got Talent means it’s a prime candidate for a bingo makeover. Bringing the fun of both being a contestant and a judge to the game, there’s plenty to excite with the community jackpot up for grabs, individual cash prizes, lucky number jackpots and, of course, the prize for matching all your numbers.
Friends Bingo
The cast of Friends will all get back together in 2020 in a special one-off anniversary show making this bingo game an even more attractive proposition this year. A 90-ball version, Monica, Chandler, Joey, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe all make an appearance as Friends Bingo takes you back to Central Perk.
As well as this selection you’ll also find The X Factor, The Crystal Maze and even Coronation Street lending their names to bingo games. The community spirit and wide range of themes that can make individual games unique, continues to help drive bingo’s popularity at online casinos.