To start playing bingo online, you must first register with one of the many online bingo websites available and log into your account. You may have to deposit some money into your account, but most bingo websites give you money free when you sign up.

Once you are logged in and have money in your account you can start playing. Click on the play bingo button and you will be taken to another screen where you can purchase bingo cards for that game. Online bingo is similar to normal bingo in that each card has 3 rows of 5 numbers and offer 3 prizes per game; 1 line, 2 lines and house or bingo.

Once the timer hits zero the game will begin with the bingo caller calling the numbers. Don’t worry about crossing out or dabbing the numbers as they are called, the software will do this automatically and sorts your cards into order with the best chance of winning at the top. Most online bingo sites have a countdown where it tells you how many balls you need to win, this usually starts at 3 to go and works its way down to 1 to go where it flashes and tells you which number you need to win. All you have to do now is sit back and wait for your numbers to be called.

More than one bingo player can win the same prize; if they have the same ball called and in such circumstances the prize will be split equally between the winners. All winnings will be credited to your account instantly so you can either play some more or withdraw your winnings.

Online bingo sites also have chat rooms where players can speak to other participants and this provides an online community in which to meet new friends and enjoy playing bingo. Above all, enjoy yourself and only spend what you can afford.

Aug 14 2008