Bingo used to be played in real-life bingo halls, of course, it still is, but online bingo is becoming much more popular than its real-world counterpart. Some of its popularity is undoubtedly due to the ease with which online bingo can be played, there are relatively few rules to learn.
However, there are some rules, and it’s probably best that you know these in advance: Online bingo is a game that’s played against others, however it is a game of chance and so whilst there’s luck involved there’s no room for skill or tactics. It’s just a case of matching numbers on your bingo card with those announced by the caller (who may not be present if you’re playing online.)
There are different kinds of bingo, however, they all follow more or less the same template. You’ll be issued a card, i.e. a bingo card, which will cost money or may be free if you’re taking advantage of a Mecca bingo free bet offer. Your card may have 25 spaces with the word BINGO spelled out across the top. Often there’s a free space in the center, so 24 spaces in which to input numbers. Once you’ve achieved a line on your card you will usually automatically shout BINGO, but you might have to press a BINGO button.
Playing online is even easier than the real thing because the numbers are automatically filled in for you and if you win the process is usually automated, great if you’re not too keen on shouting out in a room full of strangers. Popular bingo sites include Foxy Bingo and Mecca Bingo.