How to Start Playing Bingo Online

How to Play Online Bingo

Online bingo is the perfect solution for bingo fanatics who can't make it to land-based bingo halls as often as they'd like, or would simply prefer to play from the comfort of home. Online bingo offers a more versatile gaming selection, 24/7 action, and no one can tell you whether it's okay to light up a cigarette or not while you play (in your underwear, if you wish!)

In this section, we'll teach you exactly how to play online bingo, from signing up with a new online bingo site, to purchasing your cards/tickets and waiting for the big win. We'll also cover what to look for in a new online bingo to help you make the right decision before depositing your hard earned money.

How to Play Online Bingo

We'll now walk you through the typical process of how to play online bingo. Please note that not all online bingo rooms are created exactly the same, but the standard procedures are pretty basic.

1. The first step is to register your online account. Visit the bingo sites(also please read where to play bingo online) and look for a “Join Now” or “Register” button. You'll have to enter a few details, starting with choosing a username and password. Then enter your real name, address, country, date of birth and telephone number. You may be asked to provide credit card details, commonly required in order to claim a bonus, whether you actually deposit or not. If using a Promotional/Bonus Code, it may be an option as well. Submit the registration.

2. Most online bingo sites will ask you to activate your account. You will be sent an email. Open the email and click on the link to activate your account. In rare cases, you may be sent an activation code, which must be entered the first time you log into your new account. If so, copy the code from the email and paste it when prompted.

3. Now login to your online bingo account. If you have taken advantage of a free bonus promotion, you should already have cash to play with. You may be required to visit the cashier in order to claim a free bonus. Otherwise, you'll need to make a deposit.

4. Visit the cashier, found under My Account, and choose to make a deposit. Select a bingo deposit method from the menu, follow the instructions and input the amount you wish to deposit. If you entered credit card details during sign-up, you can skip over most of this, simply choosing your credit card as payment and entering the deposit amount.

5. With funds available, look for the “Play Now” or “Play Bingo” option. This will bring up a list of bingo rooms, displaying the type of bingo games played in each, and often the price range as well. Choose a bingo room.

6. Now you'll see the upcoming menu of bingo games in this room. Choosing a bingo game and click the option to purchase cards/tickets.

7. Noting the price of each bingo card/ticket, input how many you'd like to purchase, and confirm the purchase. Unless pre-purchasing for a future game, you should be directed to the online bingo game. If there is a game in progress, wait for it to end, and your cards/tickets will appear as the next game starts.

8. When the game gets underway, you'll notice that you are not required to mark off the called numbers. This is due to the standard Auto-Daub feature that marks your cards for you. Cards that are closest to winning will always be moved up to the top of the list. If you wish to mark your own cards, toggle Auto-Daub off in the options menu.

9. Should you fulfill the requirements to win a bingo game, the software will automatically shout “Bingo!” for you, via a small pop-up window. You can always shout it yourself in the chat for celebratory purposes, but no need to worry about missing out on a win because you took a potty break ;)

That's it! Online bingo is simple, fun and cheap enough to supply hours of entertainment in hopes of the big win.

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