Paddy Power Bingo host European Bingo Championships

So how do you take part and what is involved?

Step 1

You must have an account with Paddy Power Bingo so if you haven't got an account with them but fancy taking part then simply register for an account.

Step 2

Take part in one of the qualifying events listed below. They take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Each session will see points awarded as follows:-

• 1 line winner - 3 points
• 2 line winner - 8 points
• Full house winner - 13 points

The three players at the end of the session qualify for the final on 29th June 2008.

Prizes

• 1st Place - A brand new Chevrolet Aveo
   Model is a black Chevrolet Aveo hatchback
   Winner must attend a PR photo shoot with vehicle after the tournament
   Winner will receive the car from an authorised dealer in UK or Ireland
• 2nd Place - Free flights for two people every three months for a year.
   2 x 200 euro vouchers every 3 months after the tournament
   Rynair Flights only
   Rynair was selected as the provider due to their wide selection of destinations
   Last voucher expires one year from 29th June 2008
   1st voucher will be issued on 9th July 2008
   2nd passenger name must be supplied prior to the issue of each set of vouchers
   No vouchers can be transferred or refunded
   Total prize value is 1,600 euros 
• 3rd Place - Free bingo play for a year
   £120 worth of bingo bonus added to the winners account each month
• 4th Place - Homebase vouchers to the value of 1,300 euros
• 5th Place - Flights and accommodation for a weekend for two in Paris
• 6th Place - Dell laptop
• 7th Place - Michael Buble VIP Tickets
   Top price reserved seating
   Drinks reception
   Pre-party show with buffet
   Complimentary bar at the show
   Souvenir programme
   After show party
   One night's accommodation in a Dublin hotel
• 8th Place - Flat Screen TV
• 9th Place - Digital Camera
• 10th Place - Nintendo Wii

The Final

Taking place on 29th June 2008 between 8pm and 10pm and runs similar to the actual qualifiers but with a slight twist. Each player who qualifies for the final will be asked to choose a lucky number and this could help them score more points.

Scoring for the Final

• 1 Line - 3 points
• 2 Lines - 8 points
• Full house - 13 points
• If your lucky number is the name the full house is called on you will be awarded 10 points.
• If you call full house on your lucky number whichever is higher - 10 points or double your score - will be added to your total.