Online bingo is an entertaining, easy and convenient game that anyone of any age and skill level can enjoy from their own home or on the move. Players simply mark off numbers called out by a caller in a certain pattern in order to complete lines, patterns or full houses and win! With no setup costs involved and simple controls that anyone can learn quickly – anyone from beginner bingo players to experts alike will find themselves having loads of fun!
Before playing bingo, first establish a budget that you are comfortable losing – this will serve as your gambling budget and must be allocated before beginning to play. Also consider how many bingo cards will affect your odds of success when making this decision.
After setting your budget, it’s time to start playing! For a smooth experience, register with a site with an attractive welcome offer and familiarise yourself with its rules and regulations. Each website may have different terms and conditions and some even feature live chat services where staff are on hand for advice or assistance.
Online, there is an expansive variety of games for you to enjoy – some standalone while others belong to larger branded gaming sites. Furthermore, bingo apps provide extra personalisation and accessibility.
North Americans typically play 75-ball bingo online, while European and UK players prefer 90-ball bingo as it provides greater variance for playing speed. Both versions share identical rules; however, play may differ slightly depending on your desired pace of gameplay.
Once the game has begun, each player receives a virtual card. A caller then randomly chooses one number to be called; every player must then examine their own card for that number and mark it off – known as daubing. Some online bingo games also offer auto-daub features which automatically mark off numbers for them.
Once a player has five consecutively selected numbers in an uninterrupted horizontal, vertical or diagonal line they must shout “BINGO!” out loud to announce their win and stop selecting balls; once this occurs the caller stops selecting balls to check that a winner exists before rewarding them with either a small jackpot prize or free game ticket and restarting the game with any themes, prizes or trivia questions to keep players engaged between rounds.