What are the rules of online bingo? How long is a bingo game?
SUN BINGO is popular for online bingo because its games are fun and exciting to play. It means that nearly anyone can get in the bingo spirit.
Once you've learnt some bingo lingo, you just need to get to know the rules and you’ll be a bingo brainbox in no time!
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Here are a few things that you might like to know so that you have a full house of bingo knowledge.
Rules of online bingo
There are many variations of online bingo games so it's a good idea to check how to play the format that you've chosen.
However, the basic rules of bingo are often the same, starting with every player having a bingo scorecard.
How much a game costs to play will vary. They can be free!
The game starts when the first ball is drawn. The draw is completely randomised.
The number will appear on your screen and if you have it, you need to mark the square off your scorecard.
However, with Sun Bingo, this is done automatically for you.
The numbers will continue to be drawn until a player has completed a winning bingo pattern.
This could mean a few winners, if they complete a winning pattern on the same call.
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How many squares are on a bingo scorecard?
The amount of squares on a bingo scorecard will differ depending on which game you've chosen to play.
However, the most common are as follows:
- 90-ball bingo – which has 15 number squares over 3 rows
- 80-ball bingo – which has 16 number squares over a 4x4 grid
- 75-ball bingo – which has 24 number squares over a 5x5 grid, with one the central square left blank
How many bingo games can you play? How long do bingo games last?
With Sun Bingo, you can play as many games of online bingo as you'd like.
You just need to check your chosen room’s opening hours. Some are open 24/7 but others may host games only at certain times.
On average, a game of online bingo will last for less than five minutes.
However, games of speedy bingo are faster. They have a shorter pause between ball calls. This means that the games will play out over approximately three minutes.
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We love to bring people together and keep the community spirit of bingo going online.
So, feel free to log in early or hang around after games to chat with fellow roomies in one of our great chat rooms!
Play responsibly on Sun Bingo
We’ve got a few suggestions about how to keep bingo playing about having fun, rather than it becoming a concern.
- Deposit limits
Some players like to set deposit limits. To set daily, weekly or monthly limits, contact [email protected]
- Self-exclusion
If you want to take a break from Sun Bingo, we understand. We only ever want what’s best for all our players!
To self-exclude for six months or longer, visit "My Account", "Play Responsibly" and then "Account Self Exclusion".
- Cool off
The “Cool Off” feature operates like the self-exclusion feature, but for shorter periods (between one day and six weeks).
To activate a cool off, visit the “My Account” section, click on “Responsible Gaming” then “Account Cool Off”.
- Activate reality check
The “Reality Check” feature is designed to remind you of the time that you have spent logged into your account.
To activate this feature, go to the “My Account” section, click “Responsible Gaming” then “Reality Check”.
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Welcome offer
It’s great to hear that you might like to join Sun Bingo! As a little welcome, check out our welcome offer, which gives new players a £50 bingo bonus to use in any of our bingo rooms as well as 50 free spins to use on select slot games.
To be eligible for the welcome offer, players must be:
- UK residents
- newly registered players who have not previously made a deposit on Sunbingo.co.uk
- aged 18+ years old
Are there wagering requirements attached to bonuses?
- Bingo bonuses often carry a wagering requirement which will be specified within the terms of the promotion itself. Wagering requirements for bingo bonuses can be completed by playing bingo games only. For example, if you receive a bingo bonus of £10, the promotion may require you to wager a minimum of three times the bonus value, meaning you’d have to wager £30 on bingo games.
- Slots bonus wagering requirements will vary depending on the promotion; however, wagering details will be found within the T&Cs. Slots wagering can be completed on a range of slot games or specific slot games, depending on the offer. For example, if you receive a £10 bonus, the terms and conditions of that particular offer may require you to wager a minimum of 30 times the bonus value, meaning you’d have to wager £300 on slot games.
What games can I play to fulfil the bonus wagering requirement?
Bingo bonuses can only be wagered on bingo tickets. All slot bonuses can only be wagered on mini games within the bingo room or on games from the slots page.
Stakes made on casino games or games from the 'Games' page will not count towards the wagering requirements.
Only wagers made on real money games will contribute towards the wagering requirement.
How to withdraw winnings from a bingo bonus
You need to complete the wagering requirement. Most of the bonuses have an expiry date after their acceptance.
This expiry period will vary, depending on the promotion. This means that if wagering has not been completed by then, the entire bonus balance (that’s the bonus AND any pending winnings) shall be removed.
You are entitled to withdraw your real money balance and winnings derived from your real money at any time.
However, if the wagering requirements are not completed, players will forfeit the bonus AND any pending winnings from the bonus funds.
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How are my funds used?
Your wagers will be deducted first from your real money funds and then from your bonus funds.
All bonuses are only for wagering purposes. The initial bonus amount can never be withdrawn.
Where can I see my cash and bonus balances?
You can see the breakdown of both cash and bonus balances by clicking the "My Account" icon at the top right-hand corner of the lobby.
Can I claim any other bonuses while this bonus is active on my account?
Yes. However, wagering requirements must be met for each bonus separately for the bonus was claimed.
Terms and Conditions New customers only. Deposit £10 for 50 free spins on selected games (accept & wager winnings 30x within 48hrs) and spend £10 on bingo tickets for £50 bingo bonus (accept & wager bonus 4x within 7 days). Debit cards only. 18+. T&Cs apply.
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Remember to gamble responsibly
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A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare –
- Gamble Aware –