Bingo Strategy

Are There any Tricks to Winning at Bingo?

Ever wonder why some Online Bingo players seem to win far more often than you do? Is it just because they are extremely lucky? Maybe. More than likely though, they are using some sort of system or strategy. Even though Bingo is widely regarded as a game of chance, there are several strategies you can learn that will greatly improve your odds of winning. Just like someone placing a bet on a horse race may study form and betting odds, the intelligent Bingo player will study the game and look for clues that will give them an edge over the other players. The clues are there for you, it's just a case of knowing where to look and how to take advantage of them.

The following guide are developed strategies to play and win at Online Bingo using a series of proven and mathematically solid methods that have been successful for me time and time again. Not only will they hugely increase your chance of winning, they will also reduce your spending and make playing Online Bingo even more fun.

The strategy guide is split into 2 parts. Part 1 is the simplest strategy to learn and you will be able to integrate it into your own playing style in no time at all. Part 2 is slightly more advanced and it's up to you whether you choose to use it in your game. Each technique in part 2 is designed to increase your odds of winning even further and they can all be used on their own or in combination with the main strategy. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of any of these strategies. Using these techniques will give you a very powerful set of tools and a distinct advantage over the other Online Bingo players.

If you're new to Online Bingo and consider yourself a novice player then read our How to Play Bingo Guide before you read through this strategy guide. This will give you an overview of how to play Online Bingo and help you find your way around at any of the Bingo websites you play at. Otherwise feel free to dive straight in and begin using the techniques and the free bonuses you'll find around our site.

The best way to apply the strategies in this guide is to just jump straight in and give them a try. You'll learn far more by applying these techniques as you go along, rather than waiting until you know them inside out. Don't be nervous about trying things out and don't worry if you make a few mistakes - it's all part of the learning process. If you consistently use the techniques in this book, not only will you inevitably win more often, you'll have a lot more fun playing Online Bingo. Most of all just enjoy yourself, after all, that is what Bingo is all about!

Part One

Technique 1: The single most effective Online Bingo StrategyWouldn't you prefer to play Bingo with someone else's money rather than your own and still get to keep your winnings? Most Bingo sites now give away free money for you to try them out. The most popular type of bonus offer is the 100% deposit bonus. This means that if you deposit £20 the Bingo site will match it and give you another £20 to play with for free. Therefore you've spent just £20 but have £40 to play with.

These bonuses can go up to 250%. So if you spend £20, the Bingo site will give you an extra £50 so you'll then have an amazing £70 to play with. Also, you'll find that quite a few Bingo sites now give you free money to play with, without you even having to make a deposit. This is a great way to try out lots of different Bingo sites and to find the perfect site for you. Different Bingo sites vary in the audience they cater for and the styles of games they use. I would suggest that you try out at least 4 or 5 before you decide on which one to stay with.

However, there is also another reason why you should take advantage of those generous deposit bonuses. Most of the bonuses that bingo websites give away are usually a one time offer - once you spend through your deposit bonus, you will not get the same offer on subsequent deposits. But that's ok - as that's the very reason that makes this technique so effective.

So how do you use this to your advantage? Most people playing Online Bingo are creatures of habit. Once they find a Bingo site they enjoy and get settled in the chat rooms, they will spend through their initial deposit bonus and then continue funding their account time and time again using their own money. Therefore, most of the people you will be playing Bingo against will deposit say £20 and have just £20 to play with. So, if you claim your 100% deposit bonus and also spend £20 you will get another £20 free giving you a total of £40 to play with, who do you think has a greater advantage? Are you beginning to see how powerful this technique is yet?

So you have £40 and the average player has just £20 but you've both spent exactly the same amount - £20. That means that you can either play twice as many cards per game as the average player or play the same number of cards but for twice as many games for exactly the same amount of money. Either way, you have twice the chance of winning as the average player when you both spent exactly the same amount. Also, because Bingo players are so set in their ways, nobody is doing this! You always see the same people in the chat rooms month after month, sometimes moaning that they never seem to win. Well that's because they're stuck in their ways and haven't thought to move around to other Bingo sites! If only they knew. There are also some other ways in which you can use this technique:

1) Play Bigger Money Games - use the free money to play in some of the bigger money games or on the big jackpot slots. It's better to spend the Bingo sites money to play them for a chance to win some mega-money.

2) Test out New Ideas – Play around with new ideas that will help you to gain a bigger advantage at Bingo. Test these ideas out at a site where you can get a 100% bonus as it lets you play for longer and gives the law of averages a much better chance to work. As you work through the techniques in this guide, use these 100% bonuses so that you can learn and test all of the techniques properly. Also it's much less expensive doing it this way if you make a few mistakes along the way.

3) Learn new games - There are a wide variety of other games you can play on Bingo websites. Ever played Blackjack, Video Poker or Online Slots? All of these other games are great fun to play but they all have a learning curve. Use your bonus to learn how to play them so that it's not so expensive if you make a few mistakes.

4) Find new sites - there are many new Bingo websites starting up all the time that you should try. You'll find new games and are much more likely to find a site that suits your own playing styler. You will also find that the techniques in this guide work much better on certain sites. Some sites will have far fewer players, which will help improve your odds of winning even further.

5) Fund your preferred Bingo Site - you all have your favourite Bingo website, the one where we are a part of the Bingo community and have a lot of friends, so, a good way to fund your bingo playing is to play at other bingo sites using the techniques in his guide, then withdraw any accumulated winnings from that site to fund your Bingo site. As any winnings you get from another Bingo website is essentially free money too, this then allows you to use the same strategies in this guide on your favourite Bingo website.

The key to making this all work is to keep on the move. Once you've either got enough winnings to make a withdrawal or have played through your balance, then move onto another Bingo site where you can get another 100% deposit bonus. If you've withdrawn winnings from the previous Bingo site, then invest some of those winnings into the next site. That's the beauty of this technique; sometimes you can invest free money (your winnings) to get even more free money.

If you're raring to go then feel free to sign up to one of the sites now, or learn a few more strategies before you start playing. You will only get the bonus on your first deposit at each site so don't waste them. To take full advantage of the deposit bonus, it is worth spending a bit more on your first deposit than you might normally do. The more money and bonus money you have to play with, the better your results are likely to be. However if you're new to Bingo, have limited funds or just want to experiment with these techniques first, then by all means spend a smaller amount on your first try and then build it up over time on the next couple of sites you sign up for as you get more used to playing. So now you know why it's so important to make use of deposit bonuses and why it should play a big part of your overall Bingo strategy.

Part 2

Other strategies you can Use to Increase your Chances of WinningThe following techniques can be used on their own but most work best when you combine them with the deposit bonus technique you read about in Part . Try to use as many of the techniques as you can because the accumulative improvement in your odds of winning by combining these techniques can be huge.

Technique 2: Play more cards
This technique is so overlooked by the vast majority of Bingo players, but it is such an effective strategy if used properly. Many Bingo players know that they will have a greater chance of winning by playing more cards, but most do not know how to do this effectively. Many will try it but most players just end up burning through a lot of money before giving up and never trying it again. The key to making this technique work is to combine it with the deposit bonus technique you learned in Part 1. This lets you play double the number of cards per game while effectively paying only half price.

Example: Fact: The more cards you play in a game, the more chances you have of winning i.e. if you play 10 cards instead of your usual 5 cards you have twice the chance of winning. If you play 20 cards instead of your usual 5 cards, you have four times the chance of winning.

It is estimated that the average number of cards played in a typical Bingo game per player is 4-6 cards. Some players will play with more, some less, but it usually evens out to approximately 4-6 cards per player. So, in a game of 10 players, if you play the average 5 cards per game, statistics show that you should win approximately once every 11 games. However, if you double the number of cards to 10, then you could expect to win approximately once in every 5 and a half games.

Of course, if there are more players per game, then your odds will be lower i.e. if there are 20 players, then playing 10 cards should return a win every 10.5 games compared to buying 5 cards and winning an average of once per 21 games.

The maths still works though - however many players you are up against, will always have double the odds of winning as the average player, when you play double the number of cards.

In a normal situation though, if you were to play double the number of cards, you would also be paying double the amount of money. This pretty much cancels out the benefit of playing double the cards and you'll end up burning through your balance in no time. This is the biggest mistake most Bingo players make when trying to use this strategy. Whenever you use this technique, always use it in combination with the deposit bonus strategy in Part 1.

Let's go through a typical scenario of how you should combine these two techniques for maximum effect. Let's say that you have just joined a new Bingo website. You've spent £40 and the Bingo site has matched your deposit and given you another £40 for free so you have a total of £80 to play with. Make sure that your deposit and bonus is showing up in your account then join a Bingo game.

Now its time to buy your cards. Go for between 8 and 12 cards to ensure that you are playing twice the number of cards as the average players 4 - 6 cards. 10 cards per game is usually a good number to start with, but you can increase this to 12 cards if the Bingo site has some sort of offer on cards e.g. buy 2 cards get an extra card free. Before the game begins, make sure your Auto Daub is set to “ON” don't try to mark off your numbers yourself, it is virtually impossible to keep track of things when you are playing this many cards.

When the game starts, you can now just sit back and watch the game unfold, knowing that you have double the chance of winning as the average player. When the game finishes (whether you win or lose) just go ahead and buy exactly the same amount of cards for the next game and so on. As you play through a few games, you should begin to notice that you win more regularly than you usually would and also more often than the majority of other players. The most important thing is to remember that you only spent £40 in the first place - the other £40 is free money, don't think of it as yours. The reason I for this is that it's so easy to forget and begin playing to conserve your balance, which will tempt you to play fewer cards.

Please don't fall into this trap. Make sure that you give this technique a fair chance to work for you. Every time you purchase 10 cards, say to yourself “I'm only paying for 5 cards “ the other 5 are free. Or if your cards cost you £2.50 then say to yourself “that only cost £1.25”. It's more fun playing Bingo when you know that you have twice the chance of winning as you usually would and twice the chance of winning as the other players. If you use this technique every time you play, it shouldn't take too long before you notice that you are winning a lot more often than you used to.

Try this technique out in smaller games. Initially as you will see a much more obvious increase in your win rate on games with fewer players. Once you've seen this work successfully for yourself in smaller games, then you'll have much more confidence to use this technique in the bigger money games.

Technique 3: Play Rooms with Fewer Players
Even though the prize pots will inevitably be smaller, it's still very much worth playing in rooms with fewer players for the simple reason that you stand much more chance of winning and more often. Sometimes you'll have more luck by playing smaller rooms and building up winnings slowly rather than holding out for the higher jackpots in bigger games. This technique works best in rooms of 50 players or less. It is possible to find rooms with fewer than 10 people but these are harder to find.

To find out how many people are in the room, join a Bingo room and take a look around the game screen to see if it tells you. This is usually somewhere near the jackpot amount. If not, look for the number of users in the chat room - this will also give you a good indication of the number of players.

Finding rooms with fewer people is quite easy to do once you know what to look out for. As you get more accustomed to Online Bingo, you'll get to know which sites are most popular with other players. Sites that you may have seen advertised on TV like Sun Bingo, Gala Bingo, Foxy Bingo, JackpotJoy Bingo and Mecca Bingo are massively popular, so rooms tend to have many more players. You'll have a much better chance of finding smaller rooms at some of the lesser known Bingo sites. Sites like Love Bingo, Game Village Bingo, Bingo Cafe , and Party Bingo are just as good fun to play at as the big sites but have much fewer players meaning that you'll win more regularly.

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However, even if you do play at the bigger sites, you can always find those smaller rooms. Here are some ideas to help you find those Bingo rooms with fewer players:

1) Pick your time of day - Bingo sites in general tend to be quieter at certain times of the day. Try playing outside of the usual mid evening busy time and you'll find far fewer players.

2) Take advantage of International Time Zones - If you live in the UK, try playing at Bingo sites more focused towards USA, Canadian or Australian players. The difference in time means that you'll easily avoid those country's busiest periods and find smaller rooms more easily. Obviously if you live somewhere else in the world, then play at UK sites for the same effect.

3) Play in Rooms with More Expensive Cards - The busiest rooms on Bingo sites are always the ones with cheaper cards. Before you enter any Bingo room, it will usually tell you how much it costs per card. Try checking out Bingo rooms with more expensive cards and you'll find far fewer players in there. Remember, if you play in the more expensive rooms and are using the methods explained in part 1 to take advantage of those 100% deposit bonuses, you'll only be paying half price for your cards. Once you've found a good sized room to play at, you can either just play as you normally would in the knowledge that you have better odds of winning, or better still, you can apply the techniques you have already learned to increase your chance of winning even further. Usually the “double cards” technique works better in smaller rooms as there are fewer players around.

Technique 4: Keep your eye on other Bonuses

This technique isn't as straightforward as the ones mentioned previously, simply because different Bingo sites use very different Bonus structures. Don't worry about this technique too much until you've taken advantage of and fully mastered all of the previous techniques - you'll find far more success with those initially. We already know that we can increase our odds by taking advantage of the deposit bonuses that most Bingo Sites give you when you first play. But most Bingo sites have other bonuses that award you free money to play with. These are less common than the deposit bonus but you will come across them never the less. Here are the different types you will see and how to take advantage of them:

1) Chat Room Bonuses - You can earn extra money on some Bingo websites just by participating in the chat rooms. Some will reward you simply for chatting - it really does pay to talk! Make sure you check the FAQ's (frequently asked questions) of the site you're playing at to see if they offer chat rewards and how you can qualify for them. Many Bingo sites also have free chat room games that you can play. When you win one of these games, you'll usually be awarded with extra free money to play with. The best part is that very few players even bother playing the chat room games so your odds of winning are very good. These games may involve picking a number and then calling out when you see the number called during the game. Or it may even be a trivia type game. There are so many different types of chat games that I can't go through them all here - take a look at the FAQ's on the site you're playing at to see if they offer chat room games and for more information on the rules for these games.

2) Loyalty Bonuses - you should be taking advantage of previous techniques and claiming your deposit bonuses at lots of different sites. If you are, then you don't need to worry about loyalty bonuses for a long time. However, if you're looking for a Bingo site to make your long term home, then at least make sure it offers a good loyalty bonus scheme! As well as rewarding new players with generous deposit bonuses, Bingo sites also like to reward their most loyal players. If you've been playing at a Bingo site for a long time then you'll enjoy much bigger deposit bonuses than the average player. Once again, the loyalty bonus structure will vary depending on the site you're playing at so make sure you read the FAQ's on each site to see how much you need to spend to qualify. Be warned though - on some sites you'll need to play through a ridiculously huge amount of money before you qualify for a loyalty bonus. If you find that this is the case, simply move on to a site which has a fairer loyalty bonus scheme.

3) Dormant Account Bonus - this is another great reason to move around different Bingo websites. If you haven,t used your account for a while, many Bingo sites will send you an email to try and tempt you back. Very often, these emails will offer you some sort of bonus to encourage you to make another deposit. These bonuses will vary from site to site, so it's up to you to judge if it's worth taking advantage of. Generally though, make a new deposit at that site if you are offered a deposit bonus of 50% or higher.

With all of the strategies you've learnt in this guide, you now have a huge advantage over the vast majority of Online Bingo players and you can look forward to winning much more often at Online Bingo. Now it's time to put it all together and begin using these techniques. On the next page you'll find a list of Bingo websites that offer you at least a 100% deposit bonus. You can also find a much bigger list of sites at www.bingonline.co.uk - this page is regularly updated and you'll find all of the newest offers and Bingo sites (new sites means fewer players).

To get started, just choose one of these Bingo sites to play at and click the link to go to the site and sign up. Many of these offers are exclusive to this guide so you must go through the exact link shown to take advantage of them. Once you've chosen a site to play at, make a deposit to your account using your credit/debit card and your account will automatically be credited with your deposit bonus. Once your account is active your deposit and bonus should be showing on your account balance. If you deposited £40, your balance should be £80. On some sites, you'll have a balance amount and a separate bonus amount , so you should see £40 in each of these.

You will only get the bonus on your first deposit at each new bingo site, so please don't waste them. To take full advantage of the deposit bonus, it is worth spending more on your first deposit than you might normally do. The more money and bonus money you have to play with, the better your results are likely to be.

Once you've signed up to one of these Bingo sites, then it's time to dive in and start using the techniques in this guide. Take your time and get familiar with the Bingo site first - look around the site to get an idea of which games you can use some of the techniques at. Do any games have fewer players? Which are the bigger money games? When you've decided which game and strategy you'd like to try, join a game and buy some cards. I know that it's tempting to want to try out all of the techniques at once, but please use just one or two initially, so that you can master them and see them work for yourself.

All of these strategies are very effective, but it's important that you give each strategy sufficient time to work. We are dealing with the laws of probability here so the more games you play using the same technique, the more chances you have of it being successful. The more you play, the more you will become comfortable with these techniques and begin to know instinctively where and when to use each one most effectively. Over time you'll find yourself developing your own playing style. Good luck and enjoy your Online Bingo game strategies.