Online Bingo has become very popular in recent years, not only amongst those who frequent land-based Bingo Clubs, but also with online gaming enthusiasts seeking a new thrill – and thrilling it can be! Compared to playing live Bingo, online Bingo is just as exciting but has many advantages, the main one being that you cannot miss calling on the winning number, as the numbers are dabbed out automatically. There is no waiting around for a new round to begin, as there are usually new games starting every few seconds, and games can be found that cost very little to play – one penny per ticket at some sites. The social aspect is maintained via a Chat Room for each Bingo game, and some sites even allow syndicates to be formed with your online Bingo buddies.

Bingo Varieties

The variety and amount of Bingo games to be found online is phenomenal, with 90-Ball and 80-Ball Bingo featured on most sites, and sometimes 75-Ball Bingo too. With a range of games and ticket prices, most of the Bingo games come with the possibility of a large jackpot or two, as well as the regular prizes, and many sites also include mini-games and competitions in individual Bingo Rooms, as well as regular promotions such as free games and free money to play with.

The game itself is very simple to play. The cost of each ticket is always clearly displayed, and can be purchased one at a time or in strips of six tickets. Though most games allow just one ticket to be bought, the maximum is usually 72, and can be purchased by clicking on the tickets or using the slider, which displays the total cost of the tickets.

The aim of the game is to complete lines of 5 numbers on your Bingo Card/s as the numbers are called out randomly, or as is usual in 80-Ball Bingo, a particular pattern. The first player to tick off, or ‘dab’, all of the five numbers in one line wins a prize, as do the players who subsequently get two lines and three lines (also known as a ‘House’). 80-Ball Bingo sometimes pays out seperately on each of the five lines. There is usually a Jackpot for each Bingo Room, and often a linked Jackpot. These can run into the thousands of pounds and are paid out when a Full House is called within so many numbers.

Fun or Profit?

Online Bingo can be played for fun or for profit, and the Bingo sites make it very easy to do both. This is mainly because of the generous Bonuses that most sites will give you for making a small deposit, and very often for free just for registering. You can take this money and play a lot of Bingo and get some very cheap and extremely enjoyable entertainment. Or you could make an effort to turn that Bonus money into some hard cash, which isn’t that difficult to do. For whatever reason, first time players – new sign-ups – seem to win with surprising regularity. No other online gaming genre can compete with Bingo, and the related Bonuses, when it comes to the possibility of making money on your investment.

Because there are so many Bingo sites to choose from, each with different sign-up offers, it’s best to stick with the well known brands, and you will always get a very good deal at any of the High Street bookmaker sites that also do Bingo. And of course, all of the land-based Bingo sites also host online Bingo and they will always offer a fantastic Bingo experience and a great Bonus.

Deal or no Deal

Deal or No Deal Bingo is a game unto itself. This game comes in both 90- and 80-Ball varieties, and is a real treat to play due to getting the opportunity to Deal or No Deal when you catch the Full House. Many Bingo rooms host this game, and is a good reason to join any Bingo site that runs it due to the potential for large winnings and the sheer fun of the game. Another game featured on many sites is Lucky Numbers Bingo, where each player is allocated three random numbers which if called will win a small prize. Some sites will offer other games involving extra added fun and potential profit to the regular Bingo fare.

With the likes of Sky Bingo offering a £20 Free Registration Bonus, and Gala Bingo giving £15 on top of a £5 deposit, now is the time to start playing online Bingo. Bingocams is another good bet for a Free £5 Registration Bonus, and William Hill is also very reliable.

You can visit the Bingo Section of this site for reviews and advice, or visit the Forum to ask a question on any aspect of online Bingo. With so many Bingo sites competing for your attention by offering some outstanding Bonus deals, choosing to play online Bingo will give you a rare opportunity to achieve substantial winnings for very little outlay, as well as being a rather fun pastime in itself.