How To Play Online Bingo (Page 3)
Jackpots
Most online Bingo games will have two prizes that you can win. The first smaller jackpot (or game pot) is made up from the value of all the cards bought by players for the current game. The more players in a game, the more this jackpot is likely to be. This jackpot is likely to be anything between £30 and £300 depending on which Bingo site you're playing on and the number of players buying cards. The second larger prize is called the progressive jackpot.
The Progressive Jackpot
With online BINGO progressive jackpots can grow to enormous sizes. If you win the progressive jackpot you can expect to bank anywhere between £500 and £45,000 (sometimes even more). Again, this depends on the Bingo site you're playing at but also on how long since the last progressive jackpot was won. The progessive jackpot increases every game that it is not won and is rolled over to the next game. To win the progressive jackpot you will need to match the numbers on your Bingo card in a certain amount of calls.
For example: In a particular game you have to match 10 numbers on your card to win the game. The progressive jackpot will be won if you match those numbers in 30 calls or less. If you win, you will get the progressive jackpot amount PLUS the gamepot. If no-one wins the progressive jackpot it is increased and then played for in the next game and so on. Once it has been won, the fun starts all over, as it starts to grow until it's won again.
Will you be that lucky winner? Remember you've got to be in it to win it!
Bonuses
Keep an eye out for any bonuses that you may be eligible for. Bonuses usually equate to free money that you can play Bingo games with. The most common bonus you'll find is the 100% deposit bonus where the Bingo website will match your deposit ie. if you deposit £10 the Bingo site will give you another £10 to play with for free. Some sites are more generous than others, I've seen deposit bonuses of up to 250% which means if you deposit £10, the Bingo site will give you £25 free! Another bonus that many sites offer is buy 2 cards, get one free. This can be a very important factor to consider when planning your game strategy (see the Bingo strategy later on for more details). Other bonuses will be given at certain times of the day or by chat hosts - this varies from Bingo site to Bingo site so keep a close eye to whats going on.
Other Games You Will Come Across At Online Bingo Sites
3, 4, 5 Reel Slots
The same look and feel of electronic slots they can be played at home, right from your couch, and your accounts are more secure than in your own bank. There are literally hundreds of combinations you can play and enjoy.
Pull Tabs
Yes, even the old favorite, pull tabs, makes a splash on internet BINGO. You can play as many different games of pull tabs that you like. The immediate rush and pay out are as real as if you were standing there.
Blackjack
The old standby Blackjack is even more fun on the internet. You receive the same cards, use the same counting methods and track which cards are played and which ones are not shown. The pace of online Blackjack is the same as if you were sitting at the blackjack table. The screen shows you your hand, what card(s) would be needed to win, plots out your choices on the screen and tells you what the dealer has and what it would take for them to bust, allowing you to win again.
Video Poker
Video Poker while new to some Bingo site users, is a great game to play alone. The game, the draw, the pace, the winner, the odds of winning, what cards would be needed to win, and the opportunity to win a ever growing pot entices even the novice player. With the odds and combinations spelled out for you, you can either select to use the on screen advice or go with your own gut instinct.
Keno
Similar to BINGO, you cover numbers with markers, and can win a substantial amount of money, but, the more markers you place, the smaller the pot. So there is a natural trade off and balance that you should try to observe. It is not difficult, and it displays on your screen the different combinations, money amounts, time and all of your wagers thus far. It is also exciting and faster moving than BINGO, and can have larger jackpots.
So now you've learned how to play Bingo, its time to sign up and try your luck. You can find a huge list of Bingo websites where you can get free money to test out your Bingo skills on our Free Money page
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