When it comes to online bingo, players essentially have the choice of 75 ball or 90 ball bingo, although some sites do offer other varieties. 75 ball bingo is usually considered the North American bingo of choice while 90 ball is the European preference but, as with many things that become web based, the boundaries are becoming more and more blurred.

The 75 ball bingo card is split into a grid of 5 squares by 5 with the middle square being a free square. While 90 ball bingo usually offers 3 opportunities to win on a single card, 75 ball only offers one. A pattern is called before the game begins and the first person or persons to cover that pattern on their card is the winner.

90 ball bingo is played with cards of 9 rows of 3 columns with 15 squares of the 27 containing numbers. Prizes are usually awarded to the first person or persons to complete one line, another prize for the first to complete any two lines on a single card, and the big jackpot is given to the first to cover an entire card – this is also known as a full house.

Personal preference dictates the type of game people usually play. 75 ball bingo is sometimes preferred because each game is usually quicker although a lot of the big progressive jackpots are offered on 90 ball bingo.

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The bingo renaissance looks far from being over. While it was once a game most often associated with senior citizens and smoke filled, dank rooms filled with lucky pebbles it has come a seriously long way in a comparatively short space. First of all it became more acceptable for younger generations to visit the Mecca bingo and Gala bingo halls of the world and enjoy a few sociable games of bingo with friends.

More recently, though, and even following such travesties as the smoking ban and news of the double taxation on Bingo games, it’s popularity has surged even more thanks to online bingo sites. With even greater prizes and the comfort and convenience of playing from home it has continued to go from strength to strength.

What’s more, we reported several days ago that ITV was due to start a late night free bingo game (now well under way) and being hosted by Melinda Messenger it will certainly attract a few late night players.

Another draw of online bingo is that the websites are more Vegas casino than they are back road bingo hall. Many include slot machines, table games, and huge jackpots and promotions for players to really get their teeth into.

Loyalty programs, like the one offered by Moon Bingo, provides players with an added incentive to purchase tickets, make deposits, and refer friends. Loyalty Points are awarded for numerous activities, many of which are usually day-to-day activities that the average player already conducts. Loyalty points can then be used to purchase bingo tickets for upcoming games.

Using Moon Bingo as an example, you are first awarded 1,000 loyalty points when you register an account. This no-deposit bonus is a big draw and offers you the opportunity to try out the games before you commit to making a deposit.

5p and 10p card purchases attract 1 point each while 25p cards earn 2 points and 50p cards receive 5 points with a £1 card attracting 10 loyalty points.

With Moon Bingo, like many other sites, you also receive a generous reward for referring a friend to use the site. Moon Bingo currently offers 5,000 points for every friend that you refer.

Once you have reached 1,000 Loyalty Points you can redeem these points and you will receive £1 added to your account.

All players buy bingo cards and because of the community based nature of online bingo it is not unusual to recommend a website to a friend. This means that by simply playing your usual bingo game you can receive free money to carry on playing.

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