Vic Reeves is probably not the first celebrity you'd think of when it comes to promoting bingo. However, for some reason the former funny man and star of Shooting Stars and I'm a Celebrity in a dress was the initial the foil for 888Ladies Bingo, the bingo arm of 888 Casino and Pacific Poker. However, in January 2009 after just one year, Vic and 888 parted company and perhaps took away some much needed character from the site. Now they invite their own players to become Bingo Superstars!
Using Globalcom's bingo software you'll be familiar with the workings of 888Ladies Bingo if you've played at Foxy Bingo, Loquax Bingo or Mirror Bingo for example. New players can get £5 free play (reduced from £10) no deposit required, when they register and this gives them access to 75 ball and 90 ball bingo rooms, as well as instant win games and slots.
Community is the key to making 888Ladies different, and you'll find Team Bingo and even a Ladies Lounge (which promotes fashion stuff). There's a nice beginner's guide to bingo tutorials as well as information about bingo lingo and chat etiquette.
888Ladies did try and bling up the bingo calls, but for some reason they've hidden those away - perhaps they just didn't catch on?
Will this site catch on? Possibly, but it does seem to be a bit anti-bloke bingo, even just by name. The £5 bonus is nice and there are a few nice guaranteed jackpots on offer and a welcome promotion for new players.
Back in May 2008, we said this was one to watch over time as we'd expect 888 to build up their bingo site to match the success of their casino and poker services. They've still some way to go - although their new TV Ads may not help! Look out for some good prizes though as 888 Ladies have given away a car, theatre trips and even a date with Joe Swash!
