Well we all have our thrills, itches and scratches so to speak. If you are here, then one thing is for sure – you are into gambling (and so am I!) so thanks for stopping by and nice to see you! Now, I’ve covered some guides on casinos and slots and just recently realised I have completely missed out the good old bingo! What a shame. From simply enjoying the game to digging deep into probability theories (yeah, I know, you thought it’s all so simple!) – whatever makes you tick but one thing you can’t deny is that the game is ultimately popular and well-loved in the UK and worldwide and it surely deserves a place on this blog.
So, as they say – better late than never. Let me take a step back and start from the very beginning. Something that you will be immediately confronted to when you step into the bingo world – the abundance of bonus offers.
The game is rather simple, which is very much the charm of it. There are not that many heart wrenching moments as you would experience with a roulette and you are not playing against other site members as you would in poker. So it is all nice and relaxed, just perfect for a pleasant evening on your sofa. Pretty much the only thing that could ruin it is picking the wrong bingo operator. With the hundreds of sites offering you the world and more, it is a real struggle deciding who to trust. I have been through quite a few resources on the net, educating myself on how to best go about this. There are some really good sites out there that can teach you what to consider when picking a bingo bonus and I highly recommend choosing and using one of those as it will save you ages in time and hundreds in money. That said, I will still give you a quick 101 on what sort of bonuses there are to make your life even easier. Let’s go.
1. No Deposit Bonuses
You receive those straight after registration. Sometimes you may be asked to submit your banking details but those will not be used and no money will be taken off your account. This gives you the chance to familiarise yourself with the site and make a choice after you have had some time to look around. According to recent statistics, nearly 80% of users end up staying on the sites and becoming regular members, so you can see how that makes it worth it for bingo operators to give free cash. Of course, those funds are not withdrawable, but let’s be fair – you’re not exactly a charity case, are you now.
2. First Deposit Bonus
This is the most popular variant. You put a small deposit and get usually between 100-300% matching bonus for it. Those are also capped at typically around 100-300 pound and wagering requirements also apply before you can cash in your winnings. So in any case, as tempting as any offer may sound, do check the terms and conditions before jumping in.
3. Subsequent Deposit Bonuses
Many sites will reward you not just for the first but often for the second, third and some even every following deposits. Usually those are smaller – around 50% on average and similar to the above wagering requirements apply.
4. Other Bonuses
On top of all of the above, many operators get creative in their marketing strategies. You will come across chat games that can reward you with freebies, facebook or/and other social media perks, loyalty schemes and VIP programs and many more. Whichever destination you chose for playing your favourite game, there will likely be a page dedicated to all the ongoing and newbies bonuses, so make sure you check those out for sure before subscribing. I would also advise you to make sure you’ve input your email correctly as often the promos and freebies change and so you don’t want to miss out on some chances to win.