Online bingo is hugely popular at present and with over 400 bingo sites in the UK alone, there are plenty of them to choose from. Picking a reputable bingo site is the most important aspect and first step of your bingo journey. Always research bingo sites thoroughly before you join and do not just settle for the first site you land on during an internet search. Useful tools are public review sites, or bingo site discussion threads. If bingo sites are dishonest or do not pay winners, they will eventually be exposed by the gambling public. A good starting point is to pick a bingo site that is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission as they put forward strict criteria that bingo operators have to abide by if they want to legitimately operate in the UK. If there is a dispute, you are more likely to reach a satisfactory conclusion if the site you are playing at is fully licensed and regulated. These sites are also regularly tested in order to guarantee that the games results are truly random and not fixed in any way. If the site goes under, again your cash would be safe at a licensed site, because one of the criteria of operating in the UK is that customer cash and business operating cash needed for the day to day running of sites are both kept in separate accounts.
Responsible Gambling
The next step in guaranteeing a positive bingo playing experience is to gamble responsibly. If you think that you are not capable of doing this on your own then there are many responsible gambling tools included on bingo sites that can help prevent bingo addiction and over spending. The best of all the tools are deposit limits and these can help you control your spending the best.
Choose Your Hours
Time of day really matters when you play bingo, peak hours and especially weekend bingo, really ramps up the competition for prizes. Times that are notorious include 7am to 9am and 5pm right up to 11pm, if you can play around these times then you can increase your chances of bagging a bingo win. If you do manage to win then bank frequently otherwise you could find your bingo bankroll vanishing before you even start to enjoy your bingo playing adventure.
Avoid Bargain Bingo
Everyone likes to play bargain bingo because it makes the bingo cash balance last longer. However, with everyone thinking the same thing, all this does is increase competition for some very meager prizes. Your average bingo player is put off by expensive bingo tickets and this attitude gets rid of a lot of the competition and if you win, the cash prizes are far more rewarding.
Welcome Bonuses
It is always a good idea to join as many reputable bingo sites as possible and take advantage of the free bingo tickets and cash that come as gifts for new players. A lot of the time you can keep your winnings too, with no wagering requirements attached.
