Bingo The last few years have seen an online revolution of the bingo world. With the advent of being able to play this ever-popular game from the comfort of your own home, there has been an explosion of possibilities. With more people playing there`s more money to be won and you can always play at a time that suits you. Because players can be from across the world and the huge variety of games, the game of bingo has become even more enticing. So if you`re excited by the thought of winning big money in an instant, but don`t know the basics, here`s a quick guide for you. Traditionally in the UK the preferred type of Bingo is 90 Ball Bingo. The game ticket is random and has numbers varying from 1-90 on it, set out in rows of 3 with 9 columns. Each row has 5 numbers and 4 spaces. Many people play more than one ticket at the same time, so are playing strips of tickets. The caller is the person who calls the numbers for players to mark off on their bingo card. These numbers are random and are what add the element of surprise in the game. A dauber is what you mark off the numbers on your card with, when the relevant number is called. You can, if you wish, set your computer to auto-dauber, so the numbers are automatically marked off for you. When you have marked off a horizontal line you`ve won. A full house, coverall or blackout means you have to cover all the numbers on your card to win. The jackpot is the name for the prizes you could win. This can be anything from cash, to holidays, to electrical gadgets. 75 Ball Bingo, more popular in the States, has 75 balls. However the game ticket is square with 5 rows and 5 columns filled randomly with numbers from 1-75. Rather than going for a line, you can find yourself aiming to fill a set pattern, such as an X or a Z. Jackpots can be much larger on 75 Ball Bingo as it`s statistically harder to get a full house. With such a wide variety of Bingo Gaming sites now available, many now offer incentives for you to join them to play. For example when you have registered with the site they will double your first deposit, or you can play certain games for free. There are many legitimate sites, but as with all sites where you need to share financial information, it is worth checking that these sites are registered and secure and that no further monies will need to be paid. With the basics learned, you`re now ready to try out the thrills and spills of online bingo; with free bingo you could be playing without spending a single penny and still winning and it can`t be better than that can it! |