Diving into the world of online bingo
The classic game of bingo has been around for hundreds of years, and the rise of the internet and online gaming has seen its popularity boom. Now, thanks to the rise of smartphones, adult gamers across the world are able to access and play the game from the comfort of their own home.
New technology has helped create far more immersive and impressive games for players to enjoy. While exciting new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality, are promising to make online bingo more exciting and user friendly than ever before.
If you want to check it out and see what all the fuss is about, then look no further. Here’s our guide to discovering the online world of bingo.
Reputable Site
To start playing you will need to sign up to a reputable online bingo site. With so many sites out there to choose from it’s important to do your research and pick the right one. Reputable sites are licensed and regulated by the relevant government authorities, ensuring platforms operate fairly and responsibly. Key features of reputable online bingo sites include:
Security and Safety
Reputable sites use advanced encryption technologies such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), to protect players personal and financial information from hackers. This ensures your important data is kept secure and your game time is more enjoyable.
Fair Play
All games on fully licensed and regulated online sites must meet strict standards of fairness. This means that all games are regularly audited to guarantee they are not rigged, and that all players have a fair chance of winning.
Customer Support
Just as with any serious business, customer service is vital, especially when dealing with online operators. That’s why reputable sites will offer players excellent customer service 24/7 via a variety of methods, such as chat, email, and telephone.
Payment and withdrawal methods
All good operators should offer players a number of safe and secure payment methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets, PayPal, and bank transfers.
Sign Up
Once you have decided on your site, you need to create an account before you can start playing. Simply follow the instructions on the platform to complete your registration and start playing.
How to Play Bingo Online
Most online bingo operators feature a wide variety of different bingo rooms with various kinds of game to choose from. These are usually displayed in a bingo lobby, with the game type available in each room, ticket price, number of players, and the size of the jackpot all on show. Bingo rooms will vary across operators, but essentially, they all offer the same features.
Choose a Game
Now you need to choose a bingo game to play. The choices and type of game can differ from site to site, – with side games also an option – however, most sites offer gamers the chance to play the following games:
30-ball bingo:
A popular form of speed bingo with only one prize available to players. It features a 3×3 grid with only 9 numbers. The first person to mark off all nine numbers wins.
75-Ball Bingo:
Also known as Pattern Bingo, this is often considered the classic Bingo game. It’s played on a card featuring 25 squares, arranged in 5×5 grid containing numbers ranging from 1 to 75. The first person to marks off the stated pattern first – this might be a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line – wins the prize.
80-Ball Bingo:
Also known as Coverall Bingo and is a variation of the classic game that’s popular in the UK. This format features a card or ticket, with a 4×4 grid and numbers ranging from 1 to 80. There is only one prize to be won here, and it goes to the first person to mark off all 16 of their numbers.
90-Ball Bingo:
The most traditional form of the game of bingo. Games are played on 9×3 grid featuring 15 numbers ranging from 1 to 90. Usually there are be three prizes up available in 90-ball bingo:
- One Line: Clear all five numbers in a single horizontal line.
- Two Line: Remove all ten numbers across any two horizontal lines.
- Full House: This is when all 15 numbers are marked off your ticket or card.
The first player to clear their numbers wins. However, should more than one person mark off their numbers at the same time, the prize will be shared between them.
Start Playing
Once you’ve chosen your game and the number of tickets or cards that you’d like to buy, you’re ready to start playing. When the game begins the caller will “call” or announce the numbers. Simply mark your own ticket and cross the numbers off yourself, alternatively you can use the handy auto mark feature. This removes any stress and guarantees you won’t miss out on any potential winnings. The first player to mark all the numbers wins the game. Just remember to shout “Bingo!”.
