Oscar Bingo

It is renowned for bringing together people from across the world and being enjoyed by millions in all creeds and colours. From this description, you would be forgiven for thinking that this described online bingo, rather than the Academy Awards, or Oscars as they are more widely recognized. Yet these are not the only similarities shared by these two great institutions, as chat rooms on bingo sites were abuzz with predictions and foresights into who would win what in the run-up to the main event. Now, there may even be room for a special "Oscar Bingo" game to tie-in with the ceremony in Los Angeles, and here is how.

Christopher Waltz, upon collecting his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in acclaimed Quentin Tarantino flick Inglorious Basterds from Penelope Cruz exclaimed, "Oscar and Penelope - that's an uber-bingo!" While it would be every single man's dream to see Penelope Cruz as a caller at the bingo hall (never mind a prize!), such a sight is not likely to take place in this lifetime. Instead, all Cruz fans will have to take solace from playing Penelope in this version of the game.

Firstly, the game should be a yearly event, held a few weeks before the real Oscars, not least to steal some of the limelight from Hollywood while simultaneously creating anticipation for the big event itself. All bingo providers could sign up, creating the potential for a real crossover hit. Then, as players enjoy their favourite games across the year, the providers log the players who win the most games. The top five could be the nominees entered into the "Most Prolific Player" category. The winner could win a prize worthy of an Oscar and, with all the providers on board it could be something spectacular, like an all expenses paid trip to Hollywood for the real Oscar ceremony. Other categories could include "Most Original Chatter" and "Progressive Prize Winner", each winning a prize relevant to their category or, depending on the budget agreed by the providers, could all fly out to LA.

With the myriad of games that are currently offered, it would be a great way to bring something unusual to the table. Hollywood would be appreciative as it would be an extra level of marketing for the ceremony which has seen audience figures sink in recent years, while it would also encourage players throughout the year as something to look forward to in the spring. After all, who amongst us has not dreamed of standing before the Academy and holding aloft an Oscar of their own?

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