Will bingo be shown in a new light in movies and television?
Casinos historically have featured prominently in some of the most famous films to have graced cinema. Daniel Craigs debut as James Bond saw the actor take centre stage in Casino Royale, playing his poker hand across from the excellent Mads Mikkelsen. Oceans Eleven uses a casino as its primary location as Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew aim to complete a lucrative heist. The backdrop of the luxury casinos is an alluring one for cinematographers given the grandeur of the leading venues in Las Vegas and Monte Carlo. The old bingo hall does not quite have the same appeal to land in feature films, although there have been occasional references in movies notably titles like Bad Grandpa. Television and movie producers may believe that the millennial generation, who are the greater target demographic for feature action and comedy films, may not have an interest in bingo, preferring other online games. However, that is not the case, at least in the United Kingdom where the game has been ingrained in the culture of the country for a long time. Online betting companies were aware of this demand and have catered their products for a diverse audience. The old-fashioned ideas that bingo is only for your nan is being put out to pasture. A more diverse range of people has taken to bingo with the use of speed and jackpot games, allowing users to play quickly and have the potential to rake in a healthy profit in the process. There are different styles of games to suit all players. Whether you wish to chase a big jackpot that could potentially worth hundreds of thousands or prefer to play quick games for smaller stakes. Playing online brings a comfortability to the game itself. It is a relatively simple game to understand, but breaching the stigma that bingo is a game for an older generation has also led to an increase in that younger demographic entering bingo venues. The old fashioned halls still have their place, and players aged 18 and over can enter with family members as part of an outing. However, an intriguing aspect of younger players is that venues are being altered to cater to their demands. Playing bingo has never been more different than with rave music and drink flowing, but the essentials of the game remain at the heart of the entertainment. Venues and bingo has moved with the times to remain relevant. It will be interesting to see whether this changes the perspective of television series and movie producers in the future. Or instead of meeting spots at a coffee house or a bar, perhaps it could result in a bingo-themed night. Change could be at hand in the future if this trend of younger players continues.