Online bingo for Dewsbury fans: How to pick sites that are fun, regulated and offer the most to new players

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Online bingo for Dewsbury players: Help in choosing sites. Picture – supplied.Online bingo for Dewsbury players: Help in choosing sites. Picture – supplied.
Online bingo for Dewsbury players: Help in choosing sites. Picture – supplied.

People have been playing bingo in Britain since the 1700s, but it has moved with the times, meaning you can now play when you like where you like.

And whether that’s a charity fundraising in a community hall, a Friday night out with the girls or curled up on your couch with a coffee playing from the comfort of your own home, there’s a bingo game with your name on it.

The bingo fanatics at wdwbingo.co.uk have made it their mission to collate what they thing are the best sites for fans, covering everything from how they look, the variety of games, and most importantly of all, if they are safely regulated. They only recommend sites that are fully licenced by the UK Gambling Commission. They’ve put together a 10 point guide for new online players on how to choose a good site.

Top ten

1 – Safety first: Responsible gambling makes for safe fun. Set your own limits and only play on regulated sites. wdwbingo.co.uk only recommends gaming sites it is confident meet responsible criteria.

2 – Playing with friends: You don’t have to head to a traditional bingo hall to play with friends – find a site with a lively chat room and you can meet up with regulars and make the conversation as much of the fun as the game itself.

3 – Hunt around for good bonus incentives: New players are often given good deals, but they vary from site to site. Shop around to see who is offering the deals that matter to you.

4 – Ongoing offers: Deals should just be there to make you sign up, they should be good enough that you want to stay – make sure you pick a site that offers the kind of gaming you want.

5 – Don’t just pick one: As with everything in life, balance and moderation is the key to health bingo, and that includes mixing it up. If you change sites, you often get new games and offers, as well as a fresh look – could be worth a try.

6 – Your game, your way: Whether you want to play bingo in bed, catch a quick game once a week on the bus, or dabble while the dinner is cooking, online bingo is as adaptable as you are. Make sure you pick a site that’s mobile friendly too, so that it works on desktop, laptop and a phone.

7 – There for you: Customer service is king, and while online bingo doesn’t need you to be tech savvy, it’s handy to choose a site that has a team waiting to help if you run into issues.

8 – User experience: We all have our own preferences as to colourways, game themes and sounds when we play bingo, but one thing is the same – pick a site that is easy to find your way around in an intuitive, as it will make your playing experience hassle-free.

9 – Keep your money secure: As with any online experience, secure payment systems to keep your money safe is paramount. wdwbingo.co.uk only recommends sites which it says offer several secure payment options.

10 – You are not alone: Choosing can be tricky, but the bingo gurus at wdwbingo.co.uk know bingo, so have pulled together all their favourite recommendations to help you.

Ready to give it a go? Visit wdwbingo.co.uk for to find out which sites they recommend for bingo fans in Dewsbury, so you can play at the time of day, and the place of your choice.

DISCLAIMER: All gambling sites and guides, including online bingo, are 18+ only. Gambling comes with high risks and should not be undertaken as a financial solution.

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