Best Bingo Sites 2017

Did you know there are almost 100 more bingo sites in the UK than there are events in the Olympics? While it’s good that players have so much choice, deciding where to try first can be difficult for those new to the game or moving on from no deposit bingo.

Fortunately, we’re here to help. Enjoy our top three tips below:

1) Know your networks, from Cassava to Cozy

In 2015, there were a total of 371 online bingo sites running across just nine different platforms, the biggest being Dragonfish, owned by gambling giant, 888. Before you can choose a site, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the different bingo platforms and networks that most of them are powered by.

It is common to find smaller groups of networked sites, which combine to share bingo rooms and slot games on the same software, allowing access to a wider community and larger jackpots. Even giants such as Foxy Bingo and JackpotJoy run on software that isn’t their own.

2) Check bonus terms and conditions

Almost every bingo or slot offer promoted by a bingo site will have some kind of wagering and withdrawal restriction attached to it. These are sometimes consistent across all sites on a particular platform or network, but can also be unique on a site-by-site basis.

It is not uncommon to see online slots with wagering limits as high as 80x or 100x for some promotions. That means you would have to wager your free £50 through to £5,000 before you can withdraw it - and even then the withdrawal amount could be capped.

Our advice is to always read the terms and conditions of every welcome offer carefully before signing up. Try to strike a balance between value and achievability and enjoy the challenge of winning that free money!

3) Don’t judge a site by its cover

Just like books, films and video games, many bad bingo sites are disguised by loud colours and bright designs. But, while design is important, we prefer to focus on the following:

- The quality of customer service and support
- The range of exclusive and unique games, rooms and promotions
- The generosity of the VIP programmes
- The safety and security of your information and data
- The compatibility and availability across all of your devices

True bingo beauty is more than skin deep. Dig around, test for yourself and read reviews.

Top 10 best bingo sites - September 2017

Only the very best bingo sites make it onto this page. You'll find huge names, big characters and massive jackpots. Here's three of higest rated. All offers described are available to new players only, over the age of 18. Remember to check individual website for full terms and conditions.

Gala Bingo - 96%

Launched in 2006 and powered by the Virtue Fusion platform, Gala Bingo is as popular today as ever before. Its attractive photographic design, simple navigation and fantastic customer support places it at the top of the pile when it comes to customer experience.

Gala's 400% first deposit bonus is dependent on a £10 minimum deposit and needs to be wagered through four times before your winnings become withdrawable.

Bet365 Bingo - 93%

One of the UK's favourite bookmakers turns its hand to bingo and accumulates thousands of loyal fans. With excellent mobile availabilty and an exciting range of promotions, there's enough at Bet365 to keep you playing 24/7.

Like Gala, the bingo site is also powered by Virtue Fusion, and comes packed with variants such as Rainbow Riches Bingo and Deal or No Deal Bingo. There is a lack of exclusive player offers but a one time wagering requirement on the welcome bonus is very welcome indeed.

Jackpotjoy - 93%

Carry on playing bingo with Babs at Jackpotjoy. The so-called Queen of Bingo is splashed across the site's homepage and the high-energy visuals continue to keep players entertained as you explore other areas of the site.

Jackpotjoy is run on Gamesys software which enjoys frequent updates and improvements. The mobile bingo experience is slightly disappointing compared to desktop but still completely usable. New players can get £25 free following a minimum deposit of £10. 

Can I trust bingo reviews and ratings?

Do you remember the last time you watched a rubbish television programme only to read glowing reviews online next day? Or when your team’s star player had a nightmare but still received 10 out of 10 from pundits?

Well, bingo is no different, but the reasons are perhaps a bit more obvious. Here’s a couple of things to look out for when reading a review of your next bingo site.

1) Portals get paid when you play (but we pass this on to you)

Every time you click through to a bingo site and deposit from a portal such as this, the owner of the portal will receive payment from the site you visited. The difference is that we give you this back as cashback!

Comparison sites help to unite bingo brands and players in ways that otherwise may not be possible; a bit like a dating agency for the gaming industry. It is for this reason that hundreds of reviews and ratings can be found on almost every gambling portal. But, this also presents the possibility of some ‘unbiased’ scores being influenced by cash.

At OnlineBingo, we are committed to maintaining an honest approach to reviews and will never recommend a site that we do not believe meets your high standards.

2) Ratings may be out of date

This is especially true for more established sites that have been around for longer than six months. The vast majority of bingo reviews you will read online were written at the point of a site launching and probably haven’t been updated since.

It can take time for a new site to adapt to the needs of players and many go through multiple revisions and improvements during their lifetime. All of our site reviews include both published and updated dates so you know how relevant that are now.

Remember that there are more important factors to consider when you compare bingo sites than age alone.

A-Z of bingo sites

From All Stars to Zingo, we’ve made our complete database of bingo, slot and casino sites available for you to browse as and when you need it. We are currently improving our A-Z list to be updated in real time as soon as a site is added to our directory.

It will include a link to every single site review on OnlineBingo.co.uk, regardless of site type, bonus amount or cashback. Sites are grouped only by letter and appear alphabetically. However, there are other ways to narrow down your search for a new place to play - the most simple of which is by using the search bar. You can find this to the right of the main menu on desktop or to the left of the site logo on mobile, just click the magnifying glass icon.

The other way to find a site is through our categories. Our site is split into three main sections: bingo, slots and casino. Within each of these, you’ll find a variety of subcategories which are pre-filtered and sorted to display a more refined list of sites and offers.

Take a look around and remember to let us know if your favourite site is missing.