Many people enjoy playing bingo in bingo halls and community centers, but now you can play for real cash and prizes from the comfort of your own home. You can compete against people around the world by matching the numbers on your virtual cards with the numbers that the computer chooses. Many free online bingo sites exist but if you want to play for real money, you will normally need to purchase credits or make a deposit to the website provider.
Launch your browser and visit a bingo site. There are many bingo websites that offer play for cash. You can do a quick web search for "online bingo" to find one that appeals to you or go to Gamesville.com, Yahoo.com/games, America's Bingo or Bingohall.com. Several are listed in the Resources section of this article.
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Create an account. You will need to create an account so that the website can track your wins and the company will know where to send your prize if you win. Click the "create an account" button on the website and enter your name, address and birth date information, along with any other required data, including a username and password.
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Make a deposit or purchase a premium membership. Depending on the website, you may need to make a cash deposit from a bank account or credit card, purchase special credits used to play the games, or sign up for a special premium membership to get access to the cash games. Many sites offer free account and free bingo games but without the cash prizes. Follow the on-screen directions to meet the requirements of the site you've chosen.
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Play a game. Read the rules carefully so that you understand how to win. Some games are straight bingo while others might use special patterns or a blackout (filling in all spots on your card). Be sure you know how to claim a bingo before you play. Often there will be a button on or near your card. Click "start" to join the game.
Tips & Warnings
You should review the Terms and Conditions of the website so that you understand how and when prizes are paid out.
Some bingo sites require the latest version of Adobe's Flash for them to work properly. Visit Adobe.com to make sure you have the latest update.
