Online bingo is now one of the most popular types of games played on the internet. In fact, it’s estimated that more than 100 million people play bingo online today. So what’s the big attraction; why has the world gone bingo crazy?
Bingo appeals on a number of levels, but the main reasons why it might be so popular include the following:
It’s good value
Unlike a lot of casino games, bingo games have always been cheap to play, even before bingo was available online. You can now play games that have great jackpots attached to them for just a few pence at a time. And many bingo sites now also offer free games with cash prizes for their players.
It’s simple
There’s nothing complicated about a game of bingo; you simply choose which game you’re going to play, buy a ticket and then wait for the game to start. Unlike traditional bingo, where you had to listen out for every number call, online bingo is different. The software marks any numbers on your cards for you, which means that you don’t need to concentrate on the calls. You can just watch the game or leave the game to play through by itself while you do something else. Of course, most players like to keep an eye on the game, because half the fun is seeing how well you’re doing.
It’s sociable
As mentioned above, while the game of bingo goes on, you are free to do other things, and what most players do is go into the bingo chat rooms and catch up other people playing the same game. Bingo chat rooms are full of jokes and light-hearted conversation, and there’s always an air of expectation, as someone there could have a big win at any moment. You can share your progress with other people as you can see your bingo cards while you’re in the chat room, and you’ll be sure to get lots of congratulations messages from your fellow roomies if you have a win!