How To Choose Your Bingo Site

Categories: News | Published by: Sophie

17/09/2020

Bingo has grown extensively over the last decade and that’s largely down to the internet. Sure, some people will still head out to their local bingo hall, but more and more of us are now playing our favourite game from the comfort of our home.

That’s part of the appeal. No matter what the time, day, or night, if you fancy a quick game of bingo then all you have to do is get your phone, tablet, or laptop, and logon. But how do we choose which bingo site is right for us?

With so many online bingo sites to choose from where do you even begin to narrow down your choices? Do you go with an independent company or choose a bingo room on a major bookmaker site? That depends on what you want from your bingo playing experience.

So if you’re not sure where to begin read on to find out what you should be looking for.

Independent Or Bookmaker Bingo?

Some online bingo sites are just that – only bingo. They don’t offer sports betting or casino sections. Their entire ethos is to provide you with the best bingo possible. And there’s a lot to be said for this. You know you’ll get creative, imaginative, and unique games.

The other players will be bingo enthusiasts and easy to talk to in the chat rooms. There is often a much better range of games and very friendly hosts.

Large bookmakers will also have bingo sections but they don’t tend to be very imaginative. Often one bingo area is much the same as another. That’s because bingo doesn’t bring in the same kind of revenue for them as other areas. So they spend less time cultivating loyal customers.

However, one advantage they do have is occasionally bigger jackpots. They can throw money at games to attract more players. This isn’t a bad thing, but it’s also not the only reason to pick a good bingo site.

What’s Your Budget?

Budget is incredibly important when it comes to playing bingo. Never, ever spend more than you can afford so set a limit and work out how best to spend the money.

Check around the various bingo sites to see which offers the best value for money. Which sites have free bingo or penny bingo on a regular basis? How many games give you alternative ticket prices? Does the site offer 2-for-1 deals on cards?

All of this is very important if you want to maximise the money you want to spend. The cheaper you can make it, the more you can play.

Bonuses, Offers, and Promotions

Nothing keeps us hooked like a good promotion. Almost every bingo site has a new customer offer so look beyond that. Find the sites that have offers and promotions on all the time.

Are there chat room quizzes with prizes? Free draws? Cash matches for loyal customers? With some, you can even earn points when you play and turn them into cash to buy additional bingo cards.

If you take a look at the promotion pages on the various bingo sites you will quickly identify which sites are always on the ball when it comes to giving you added benefits. The more promotions being advertised the greater the chance you could win something.

Easy Of Using The Site

This is one of the areas that a lot of people forget about. It’s easy to get swept away by a tempting welcome offer or the promise of huge cash matches. But how easy is it to actually find what you want on the site?

If you have to scour the bingo pages to find a schedule, deals, or reasonably priced bingo games then that can get frustrating. What you want is for everything to be easy. You want to logon and see everything you need in one place.

The Actual Bingo Games

So you’ve established how easy a site is to move around. You’ve checked out the promotions and bonuses but what are the bingo games like?

Are they bright and colourful? Is there variety in the style and themes? Are they actually fun to play? Believe me, I’ve played some games that bored me to within an inch of my life so always check if there’s a demo game to try before you spend any of your own money.

If you’re going to take the time to sit and play a few games, they really should be good games. Otherwise, what is the point?

The idea is to have fun with online bingo without it costing you a fortune. So do your research and pick a site that’s perfect for you and you won’t regret it.