Join the Fun this National Bingo Day
Join the Fun this National Bingo Day
Get your calendars out, find June 27th and circle it – then circle it again. This year’s National Bingo Day is being held on June 27th and we wouldn’t want you to miss it! As possibly the biggest bingo fans out there (we really love bingo), we’re making the most of the occasion to celebrate wonderful game of online bingo, with a jam-packed itinerary of fun in store and plenty of prizes available to win.
When did National Bingo Day start?
Although its origin story is hazy (we love a good mystery, especially a bingo-themed one!) we do know that National Bingo Day originated across the pond in the USA to celebrate America’s love of bingo. When and how it started exactly isn't fully known, but we do know that it hasn't been around for very long.
You might be surprised to hear that National Bingo Day was only officially recognised in the UK in 2021! Ever since, the day has been a huge hit for bingo fans across the nation, with both land-based bingo halls and online bingo sites coming together to celebrate the love for the game.
What is National Bingo Day?
Simply put, National Bingo Day is an official day to champion all things bingo. The joy-filled occasion has been celebrated annually in the UK for several years now, thanks to an ever-growing bingo fan base. After all, with super simple rules and a fabulous community element, bingo is a hugely popular game that deserves a moment in the spotlight.
This year, we’re rolling out plenty of opportunities to get involved with our celebrations, so you can join in the action!
How to celebrate National Bingo Day 2023
There's plenty of ways to celebrate, wherever and however you like to play!
Join the party in our live shows
Followers of our Sapphire Bingo room antics or Facebook page are sure to have heard of our live shows. After all, they are the stuff of legends. Packed full of mini games and chances to enjoy a winning moment, our live shows have been a brilliant source of entertainment for our players since 2015.
We usually host a live show every week, with extra shows added for special occasions (such as National Bingo Day). In fact, we threw an extra special bash for our 20th birthday party that saw us call up hundreds of members to give away cash prizes. To celebrate this year, we’re inviting everyone to join us in Sapphire Bingo for a week-long schedule packed with different live shows. There’ll be over 500 winners created in these live shows, with over £1500 in cash prizes and bingo tickets up for grabs.
Take a look at our video below to find out more:
Date | Show Name | Start Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 20th June | Winning Link | 16:30 | Facebook and Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Tuesday 20th June | Quiz It | 20:00 | Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Wednesday 21st June | Blank It to Win It | 20:00 | Facebook and Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Thursday 22nd June | Quiz It | 20:00 | Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Friday 23rd June | Winning Link | 20:00 | Facebook and Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Saturday 24th June | Quiz It | 20:00 | Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Sunday 24th June | Quiz It | 20:00 | Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Monday 26th June | Blank It to Win It | 20:00 | Facebook and Sapphire Bingo Room |
| Tuesday 27th June | Bingo on the Loose | 20:00 | Facebook and Sapphire Bingo Room |
Try our new Bingo Boosters feature
For even more chances to bag a prize, we’re adding new features to Sapphire Bingo. Introducing (drum roll please…) Bingo Boosters!
Our new Bingo Booster features can pop up in random games of Sapphire Bingo to surprise players who missed out on the main bingo prizes with another chance to win. There are three different Bingo Boosters being rolled out: X To Go, Roll On and Winner’s Tickets.
The X To Go and Roll On Bingo Boosters kick in when players just miss out on a Full House prize while waiting for their last few numbers to appear, while the Winner’s Ticket Booster can send winners to the majestic Play Off Palace for some more prizes.
Bingo Boosters are available from June 23rd so keep your eyes peeled in Sapphire Bingo after that date.
Play bingo for free (yes, free!) on Jackpotjoy
Fans of our Superlinks, Session and Tiki bingo rooms are also in for an extra treat, with special promotions running as part of the celebrations.
From Friday 23rd to Monday 26th June, at XX:00 and XX:30 every hour, we’ll be giving players one free bingo ticket for every ticket they buy in Superlinks Bingo! The free tickets are up for grabs between 7pm and 11pm, so make sure you join in during these times to claim yours.
Don’t worry if you can’t make these times, though – we’ll be offering BOGOF tickets for a whopping 12 hours on National Bingo Day. Just buy a Superlinks ticket between 8am and 8pm on Tuesday 27th to receive a free one.
Fancy a taste of Hawaii? Head over to our Tiki room between Friday 23rd and Monday 26th, where you can bag yourself 12 free bingo tickets for every 12 you buy at XX:00 and XX:30. Buy your tickets between 5pm and 7pm on these days, or at any time on National Bingo Day, to be eligible.
If you can’t choose between 75, 80 or 90 ball bingo, then our Session Bingo room is the one for you. With 15 different games running at a time, this room is perfect for experiencing a bit of variety. We’ll be running a free-to-play session from 7-8pm on Friday 23rd and from 3-4pm on National Bingo Day, making it a brilliant opportunity to try the different types of bingo out.
Host a bingo night at home
Why not get your friends together and host your own bingo night at home for National Bingo Day? Hosting your own bingo night means you can have a land-based bingo experience from the comfort of your home. You can create your own bingo cards, dress up to the nines, put on a feel-good playlist, give out prizes and, most importantly, have fun! Who will be the one to shout "Bingo" first?
Read our tips for hosting your own bingo night here.
Celebrate with us on social media
Give us a follow on Facebook or Instagram (or both if you’re feeling extra sociable), where you can find even more opportunities to get stuck into the celebrations.
Join the community and become a Jackpotjoy member to experience all the entertainment waiting in our bingo rooms. Our friendly chat hosts are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about our new features or promotions, or even just to say hello!