The 21st Century has seen a proliferation of matchmaking websites and social networks. With a huge variety of sites to choose from and the popularity of chat rooms online, it is small wonder that many successful relationships are being formed after meeting online, particularly if players enjoy a game like online bingo.

Historically, ladies have made up the largest proportion of bingo players, a fact not going unnoticed by hordes of men who are illustrating that this is not the result of genetics.

An increasing number of men is joining online bingo sites as the social networking and chat functions allow them to meet ladies of a like mind who already have something in common – their love for bingo.

Many sites, particularly during the run-up to Valentine’s Day, run promotions and games which call for players to match heart patterns, bolstered with number calls related to love and prizes for romantic breaks for two.

Some sites have even gone that step further by offering singles competitions to win the right to a blind date with members of the opposite sex that place in the top five of a corresponding on the site. Effectively, these providers are looking to give a helping hand for those desperate to find love, and there have been no shortage of takers.

Should the site be successful, be sure to see many more of such games popping up on other bingo providers. The national and international publicity – fuelled by social networking sites themselves – would bring the site instant acclaim, not to mention herds of new subscribers!

Of course, the sites involved are adamant that it is for the wellbeing of their players that they provide such games rather than the attraction of publicity. While cynics among the general public may see it as a stunt, it is worth remembering that old axiom bandied around by many Premier League football managers … a happy player is a better player. To that degree, a bingo player in love is a very happy player!