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How To Play Bingo Online


Online Bingo is a virtual mirror of the classic Bingo game, so playing bingo online is easy and with a lot of added advantages for bingo players. All you need to play online Bingo is a computer or laptop with an Internet connection. If you want to play for real money, you may also need a few quid to deposit. Then again, most online bingo sites like Wink Bingo give out free trial cash to play with, so even that might not be necessary.

One of the biggest advantages of playing online Bingo is the ability to play regional favorites. In the UK we typically play 90-Ball Bingo, but if you live in the US they’re accustomed to 75-Ball bingo. For those who don’t travel the globe, you may not even realize the additional variations exist. Most online bingo sites offer both 75-Ball and 90-Ball Bingo, as well as a relatively new variant called 80-Ball Bingo.

we’ll show you how to play Bingo online here … From the initial account set-up phase, right down to purchasing cards and tickets and playing the actual online bingo games.

How to Play Bingo Online

1. The first thing you’ll need to do is find a suitable online bingo room to play at.

We’ve written a separate page on choosing the right online bingo room – Choosing A Bingo Room

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2. The next step is to register an account with the bingo site. From the main page, look for a “Join Now” or “Sign Up” link. This will lead you to the registration page.

3. Fill out the registration form, including all required fields. Required fields should be marked with an asterisk (*). these generally include your name, address, country of residence, phone number, date of birth and valid email address. You’ll also have to choose a username and password to login to your online bingo account.

4. If you want to play online bingo for real money (not all bingo rooms offer free play), you’ll need to visit the Cashier. Click on the Cashier button. You may need to enter ‘My Account’ to find the Cashier. Choose ‘Deposit’, select a convenient payment method and follow the instructions. Enter the amount you wish to deposit and submit. You may also need to confirm the deposit.

You may not be required to deposit in order to play for real money. Be sure to check for Free Trial, No-Deposit Bonuses. These will award a few pounds to play real-money online bingo with, without requiring an initial deposit. If there is no free trial bonus, look for deposit match bonuses in the cashier, or on the promotions page, prior to depositing. Follow the instructions to claim the bonus if desired.

5. Now your ready to start playing online bingo … Navigate to the bingo lobby and you should see a list of bingo lounges available. Each lounge offers a specific game, such as 90-Ball, 75-Ball or 80-Ball Bingo. There may be more than one bingo lounge for each game. If so, the prices will vary by lounge. Select the lounge with the game and price range you wish to play.

6. You will be given the option to purchase cards/tickets for the next bingo game. There is going to be a maximum number of cards/tickets allowed per game. Choose how many cards/tickets you wish to purchase, confirm the purchase, and you will be directed to the bingo game. If there is already a game in progress, you will have to wait for the next game to begin.

7. As the game begins, you will, by default, be using a feature called “Auto-Daub”. This means your bingo cards/tickets will automatically be marked as your numbers are called. You can turn this feature off, but it’s not recommended. The cards/tickets that are closest to winning will be displayed first, in order of numbers marked.

If you win a game, you won’t have to rush to yell “Bingo!” The software will do this for you, so you never miss a win!

Good luck and enjoy chatting and playing bingo online