Bingo online is a straight forward and very enjoyable game which is played by millions, but simple explanation of the rules of the game will help those who have not participated before, to get more from it. There are two types of bingo played at online sites, the traditional British 90 ball game and the American version which uses 75 balls. Whilst the format of the two games is different, the objective is still the same, the first to complete the required numbers wins the game.

In the 90 ball version of online bingo you have three chances to win, either through completing one line, two lines or a full house which is completing all three lines, the cash prizes increasing from one line up to the top prize a full house. As you would expect in the 75 ball version of the game, 75 balls are used and in this there is just one prize. The “card takes the form of a “5 x 5” grid each square being numbered with the centre square being free or already marked. In the 75 ball version, the winner of the game has to complete a required pattern, for instance a cross or a bottom line or perhaps an “L” shape, this is often referred to as pattern bingo.

Most online bingo sites have progressive jackpots and these can be very large payouts indeed. Progressive jackpots in the 90 ball version of the online game are won when a player makes a full house before a certain number of balls have been called. In contrast the 75 ball version of the online bingo game requires a player to complete all 25 squares of the bingo card, often referred to as a “coverall”.

When taking part in online bingo you should familiarise yourself with the operator’s rules for jackpots as these can vary. Many offer jackpot guaranteed prizes, for instance at Foxy Bingo regular weekly there are £5,000 and £10,000 games, plus a monthly £25,000 game. Join in the fun and register now with an online bingo site.