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Online bingo has all the excitement of traditional bingo while allowing you to play from the comfort of your own home. Get ready to join in the fun and find out why online bingo is becoming so popular!

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Why not try playing for free? Free online bingo games are a great way to learn the basics of the game and build your confidence before playing for real money. You can easily find free bingo rooms with our guide.

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HOW TO PLAY BINGO

Bingo is a relatively simple game to pick up, you buy a bingo card with selected numbers printed on it, and then you mark them off as they pop out randomly from a bingo machine.

If you complete the pattern or lines before anyone else, you win! Online bingo plays the same way as the bingo games in your local club, except that the cards usually are cheaper online, and the jackpots are bigger!

Most people have played a real bingo game before, but some might be new to playing bingo online, to help those who have never played online bingo we have a tutorial video to show you how to play bingo online. It covers all the things you need to know before playing for real online. To start watching our video, just click the screen image above.

Joining an online bingo site is very easy and the websites have a great community feel to them. There is always lots of friendly chat and good-humoured banter.

If you thought that bingo was predominately a female pastime, then you’d be dead wrong. Online bingo games attract plenty of male players too. As a new player, you can also claim a fantastic Welcome Bonus on most sites.

We not only review all the best online bingo sites in the UK but we play on them as well. So make sure you read our reviews below to discover the best one for you!

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HOW TO PLAY BINGO

Bingo originated in sixteenth-century Italy; the game was called Il Gioco del Lotto d’Italia. The game gradually morphed into what we now call Bingo. The modern bingo game was made famous by Edwin Lowe. The salesman, toymaker, and gaming entrepreneur started manufacturing bingo cards in the 1930s – the rest, as they say, is history.

Most people, indeed, know how to play Bingo. However, there are still a few people who don’t understand the game. So, for those of you who don’t know how to play, we’ve put together a quick guide.

THE BASICS

Despite the game looking confusing to new players, Bingo is actually reasonably simple to understand. The aim of Bingo is to complete a set pattern on your card.

Bingo is also an easy game to learn how to play, which makes it perfect for those who are looking for something new and exciting! Joining a bingo site is the first step toward playing. With online bingo, there is no limit to how many times you might want to play each day, and some even involve weekly tournaments.

When it comes to 90-ball bingo, a bingo caller will shout out each numbered ball generated by the random number generator. This occurs until one or more players have completed the winning bingo strips for lines, two lines, and houses.

In an online bingo game, you may either dab the numbers on your bingo strips yourself using a mouse click or let the software do it automatically for you.

Players who like to dab their bingo strips might find it helps them focus, while others – particularly those with numerous strips in play – will be pleased to let the computer dab for them.

Unlike 75-ball bingo, where players must complete predetermined patterns on their bingo cards by marking all of the numbers to form the pattern, 90-ball bingo players can only win in one of three winning patterns:

  1. One line – The first player to check all of the numbers on a single line of a ticket would receive the game’s first prize.
  2. Two lines – The winner of this game is the player who first completes all the numbers on two lines of a ticket.
  3. House – The first player to complete all 15 numbers on a ticket wins the “Full House” and the game’s main prize.

In a single game, a player may win more than once. It’s not unusual for a player to capture two lines and then complete the Full House. If several players claim the same prize, the prize will be divided equally among them.

Prize pools are usually based on the number of bingo tickets sold, as well as any guaranteed prize pools provided by an online bingo room.

HOW TO MARK A BINGO CARD

You can mark off your cards in several ways. Initially, when Bingo was first played, people would use a small bean to cover their numbers. Obviously, this has several problems, the biggest being a clumsy player could knock the beans off mid-game.

Today the most popular way to mark off numbers is using a specially designed Bingo dauber. This is a type of ink marker with a circular tip. You use it by pressing the whole tip over the number. It leaves a neat little coloured circle over the called number, and importantly, the number can still be seen underneath – allowing the caller to check a winning card.

HOW OLD TO PLAY BINGO?

Legally there is no restriction on the age at which you can play Bingo. However, those under 18s cannot play Bingo for money. If you want to play for cash, you’ll need to be over 18. That includes playing in Bingo Clubs or online at sites like Jackpot Joy.

GOOD LUCK IN BINGO

Bingo is a game full of superstitions, and players have all sorts of lucky charms, lucky numbers, and even lucky chairs to sit on.

Bingo Clubs will often reserve specific tables for regular players. God help you if you sit in Maureen’s ‘lucky’ seat! Lucky charms are another stable of seasoned bingo players. It could be a rabbit’s foot (not too fortunate for the rabbit!) or a lucky Bingo pen/dauber.

NON TRADITIONAL GAMES

In Britain, 90 Ball Bingo is the most popular type of bingo game. It follows the four corners, single line, and full house format. Nevertheless, you can play 100s of different varieties of Bingo online. These games are classed as Non-Traditional. At Mecca, you can play ‘Britain’s Got Talent Bingo’ or ‘Mishapes Bingo’, and at Jackpot Joy, you can try ‘Crystal Maze Bingo’ and ‘Mega Ball Bingo’.

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Jackpotjoy Bingo
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JACKPOTJOY BINGO

 Jackpot Joy is focused on delivering an excellent experience for British bingo players. However, bingo isn’t the only game available to play. Slot fans will love the range of games at Jackpot Joy.

Paddy Power Bingo
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PADDY POWER BINGO

You may have heard about Paddy Power bookmakers, but did you know they also operate a fantastic bingo site with a huge range of different rooms to choose from?

Mecca Bingo
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MECCA BINGO

If you love playing at your local Mecca Bingo Club then why not join them online? A generous welcome bonus and monthly rewards make Mecca Bingo the smart choice for British players.

Betfred Bingo
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BETFRED BINGO

Betfred Bingo has created an excellent site that has something for everyone. The games are a great mix of the traditional 90 ball, 80 ball and 75 ball played on the usual tickets we know and love.