Online Bingo vs Offline
6th February, 2009
UK Online Bingo is one of the fastest growing internet gambling games. The national smoking ban has forced players out of their local halls and many, as a result, have taken up online bingo.
In principle the games are the same, but the experience is very different. Players buy cards online with a set of numbers and a computer randomly generates balls which are called out and marked off by players. Several different versions of the game can be found online including 90,80 or 75.
Playing online however is extremely different. Players log in to their own private bingo account where they can deposit any amount of money. All users need is a PC, Internet connection and bank account, all of wish the majority of UK households have.
Funds are then deposited by the click of a button into the players account and they can use this to purchase cards for games at a specific time. Some operators such as Foxy Bingo have games taking place every couple of minutes others are more spaced out.
If a player wins playing online, the money is directly transferred to their bingo account which can then be withdrawn into their standard bank account.
Online promotions are also available which offer players cash bonuses, special prize games, monthly prize draws and much more. These are often a major attraction for new players who look to make the most of loyalty programs and specials.
Offline bingo has struggled for several years now, however Gala are introducing new sheltered, heated areas where players can take part in bingo games whilst smoking and socializing.
By Jamie
