Guide for Casino bingo games

Bingo is a game with a very long history, it is believed to derive from a game played in Italy in the 1500s known as Il Gioco del Lotto d’Italia. A century or so later it then reached France and was played widely as ‘Le Lotto’, the format of this game shared many similarities with the 90 ball bingo game now popular in places such as the United Kingdom. 

From the 1800s, people in Britain would host games of bingo in large ballrooms for exciting prizes such as cash, holidays and household appliances. Eventually came the development of purpose built bingo halls and the introduction of bingo in casino venues. 

You can now play a range of top quality casino bingo games either online or at a local venue. Casino bingo is a well loved gaming option due to its simplicity and the social nature of the game, players from across the generations enjoy a regular game or two with friends.

Whether you are completely new to the game, or just looking to improve your understanding and strategy, take a look at our guide for playing casino bingo games, including some tips that you can use to help improve your performance while playing:

The basics of casino bingo

Put simply, bingo is a game of probability that involves the player marking off numbers on a sheet if they are read out by the bingo caller. You are the winner if you are the first player to mark off all the numbers in a predetermined pattern, such as a line. In this instance, you call out ‘BINGO’ to claim your win.

In the 75 ball game, the bingo card is usually a 5×5 grid with numbers in each of the squares. However, there are different variations of the game with different card formats, such as the 90 ball game with a 7×3 number grid.

Lots of other variations of bingo exist and there are even hybrid games like ‘slingo’ that combine bingo and slots, however if you are completely new to the game you may wish to begin with the traditional versions to help familiarise yourself first.

Casino bingo etiquette you should know

Be respectful of other players

This first point applies equally to both offline and online casino games. Bingo is a fun, friendly game and so the atmosphere should remain light and cheerful. If playing in person, be courteous to those around you and don’t be a distraction when games are in session.

Avoid the use of offensive or rude language, this includes in the online bingo chat room that many bingo casino sites have. The chat moderator will delete your comments and could remove you if your language is deemed inappropriate.

As a sociable game, players often like to cheer each other on and share their progress.

Stick to the rules

Each casino venue will have their own set of rules and terms and conditions, be sure to find out what these are and that you are happy to adhere to them before registering with the site or venue.

Get to know the bingo lingo

In Britain, and many other places, some of the numbers have their own popular nicknames. For example, ‘2’ is ‘one little duck’, number ‘5’ is ‘man alive’ and ‘33’ may be referred to as either ‘dirty knees’ or ‘all the threes’. 

Getting to know this lingo and taking part in the calling of it adds another level of excitement to the game and can help you to feel more included.

Some tips to improve your chances of winning

Play at a time when fewer people are in the game, as logically this could improve your chances of being the first to get the predetermined sequence of numbers and win the round. There is no set busy or quiet times for playing bingo, finding which times tend to have few people joining might take some trial and error.

Always come equipped! If playing at a venue, bring your own bingo dabbers as there is nothing worse than picking up a dabber with dry ink and only realising once the game has started. When playing online, ensure your device is charged up and you have a secure internet connection so you don’t drop out of the game. Also remove all distractions, such as turning off the television to improve your concentration. 

Lastly, if playing online be sure to check out whether the casino has any offers or promotions that you can take advantage of. Often, the best promotions come in the form of ‘welcome offers’, which are incentives for new players to sign up for an account and begin playing. You can make use of these offers across multiple sites if you wish.

Most importantly, remember to have fun!