Online bingo is basically bingo played over the Internet and according to Bingo Blog there are currently 357 sites operating. The game is played using software downloaded from an online casino or gaming site such as 888.com or Bet365.com, although on some sites you are able to play without downloading. The game is played in just the same way as it would be played in a bingo hall, except there is no actual ball machine, just a random number generator. 

Online bingo sites usually have a ‘chat’ feature, so you can interact with other players, make new friends and have fun while playing a game you enjoy. That is one of the benefits of playing online as opposed to playing in a bingo hall. Generally, talking in a bingo hall while a game is in progress is frowned upon. Some sites even have an ‘Auto–Daub’ feature, which will mark off your numbers automatically, so there is no need to worry that you will miss a number if you get caught up in conversation with a new online friend.

Many of the online bingo sites offer free bingo games, so you can still play and have fun without it costing you a penny. Of course with these games you don’t get to win anything either. Some online casino sites also offer very inexpensive games, so for anyone wishing to play for around 10p a time, the option is available. There are also some sites that limit the number of ‘game cards’ you can play or that only allow their players to buy the same number of cards, which makes playing fairer.

Feb 10 2010