Once you have the software for the online Bingo, log into the Bingo site using your player name ad password and go to the Bingo game. There will usually be a buy cards tab or when the next games cards appear, click on them and then purchase. You are usually given at least 60 seconds to purchase cards between games.

How do I win Bingo?

Each Bingo game will have a certain pattern that you are trying to match to win. If your Bingo cards match the pattern of the game in play, Bingo will be called on your behalf and the price will automatically be deposited into your account. At most online Bingo sites, if you Bingo in a set number of called balls or less, you will win a jackpot prize!!!

How often is there a Bingo game?

Most online Bingo sites will have a set number of minutes between Bingo games. An example is: new game will start every 10 minutes. Online Bingo sites that do not have a set amount of minutes will use a timer between games. Example, once the bingo game ends, players will have 60 seconds to purchase cards for the next game.

What is the minimum and maximum number of cards I can play?

The minimum and maximum number of cards that a player is allowed to play will vary greatly in the world of online Bingo. Most online Bingo sites use a minimum of 3 cards to be purchased and a maximum of 100 cards allowed. You will need to check with each online Bingo site for their requirements.

What is free money?

Free money is usually a promotional/marketing tool used to bring in new players. It is money placed into a new players account without them having to deposit so they can try the games out for free.

If I bingo using the free money, can I withdraw the winnings?

No. In order to withdraw any winnings, a player must first make a deposit. Once the player has made a deposit, any winnings the gain after their deposit can be withdrawn. If a player wins a jackpot while playing on the free money, the winnings can be played through by the player but cannot be withdrawn.

Is there always a winner?

Yes. Online Bingo games always have a winner in every game. The winner's name of each Bingo game is posted on the winner's board for everyone to see. The winner board will usually also include the amount of the price the winner won. This concludes the Bingo game and the next game will begin shortly.

What if there is more than one winner?

If there is more than one winner, the price will be divided evenly amongst the winners, however, if one of the winners had bingo on 2 cards, than that winner would receive 2 x the value of the divided share of the price.

What is 'consolation'?

At some online Bingo sites, the site will issue consolation prices in addition to the price winner. Consolation prices are usually a small token of appreciation such as 3 cards for the next game or some bonus credits. The consolation prices are given to randomly drawn players that did not win bingo.

What is 'runner up'?

A runner up is a player that has been randomly chosen to receive a price in addition to the Bingo winner. This is a special type of promotion offered at some online Bingo sites. The runner up would receive a smaller price than the winner but a larger price than the consolation winners.