This is yet another third-party payment processor that is accepted as a funding and withdrawal source from quite a few online bingo sites.  As with other processors, this gives you the added security of not having to share your credit or debit card details with an unfamiliar online bingo website.  It is quite similar in registration and operation to previously reviewed funding sources but there are several differences that make ePassporte more unique.

One nice feature of ePassporte is that you can sign up for a virtual Visa account through their service.  This will enable you to use your ePassporte funds even on a website that doesn’t specifically take ePassporte payments.  This is handy if the online bingo site takes only credit cards because you can make your deposit using the Visa number, just like using any other credit card.

The fees associated with your ePassporte account are rather high compared to most other third-party payment processors, however.  Funding your account can only be done with Visa credit or debit cards or a US bank account.  The fee for funding with Visa is $5 per $100 transferred and for checking is $3 flat fee per transfer.  To withdraw your funds, ePassporte will charge you a flat fee of $3 per transfer to your US checking account or you can do a wire transfer for a whopping $50 charge.  There isn’t any way to withdraw funds to your credit or debit card.

One feature that can be helpful to account holders, as well as saving on fees, is the ability to purchase a Visa Electron Card which is a physical card they send to you in the mail.  The fee to receive the card is $35 but you can then use this card at any Visa/Plus ATM and the fee is only $2 per transaction.  You will continue to pay a $35 annual fee for this card, though, so you would have to weigh out whether this feature would be worth the money for you.

Unfortunately, ePassporte will no longer allow their services to be used by US residents at online gambling sites so this will not be a good option for American bingo players.

Moneybookers is a popular choice payment method with online bingo sites.  It is a secure and convenient way to deposit or withdraw funds without having to give your credit card or banking details to the website.    Using a third-party payment processor like this gives you added peace of mind, especially when dealing with new or unfamiliar online bingo sites.

Opening a Moneybookers account is quite easy.  You will need to register for an account and give them details on how you want to fund your account.  You can choose to use your bank account, credit card or both.  Funding your account will cost you a nominal fee which will vary by method used and which country you are from.  To withdraw from you account is the same but most countries can receive funds directly to their bank account without a charge.

Moneybookers is one of the better known and reputable online payment processors, particularly in the UK and Europe.  Based in London, the company adheres to all of the regulations that are governed by that country’s Financial Services Authority.  Of course, their site has the top level of security possible to prevent access to your details including Secure Socket layer (SSL) technology.

While this payment processor is available to customers in the United States, unfortunately it cannot be used to send or receive funds from any type of online gambling site.  Several other countries including Turkey and China are also prohibited from using Moneybookers for any gambling related transactions.

While all online bingo sites accept major credit cards for making a deposit, many players, especially those new to online bingo, are understandably nervous about sharing their credit card details with an unfamiliar site.  The online bingo site owners know this so almost all provide for alternative payment methods.  One such method that is very popular with online bingo and casino sites is Click2Pay.

Click2Pay is known as a third-party processor.  What that means is that they act as a middleman between your credit card company or bank account and the merchants that utilize their services.  Because the only company that you need to share credit card or bank account details with is Click2Pay, this adds a layer of security to your online transactions.

To use Click2Pay to deposit funds at an online bingo site is quite simple.  You will need to log-in to the bingo site and choose to fund your account via the Click2Pay option.  The only information that you will need to give to the online bingo site is your account ID and your personal account number given to you when you set up your Click2Pay account.  As soon as you have done this, you’ll be all set to go play in the bingo room of your choice or any other games that the online bingo site may offer.

What is unique to Click2Pay is that they provide instant funding while other third-party payment processors require a few days.  Basically, the company advances you the cash right then and there instead of making you wait for the deposit to actually clear.  The only drawback to using the instant funding service is that the fee is quite a bit higher than other funding methods.  Click2Pay will charge you 8.9% for the convenience while traditional credit card funding  will only cost you 3% of the deposit amount.  Transfers from your bank account are free in most cases, unless your bank charges a fee for this service.

Click2Pay is available in many countries but they are not allowing new registrations from the US.  If you are an existing US customer, you are able to continue to use your Click2Pay account but you won’t be able to open an account at this time.

Despite the free cash that many sites give to new players, there will come the time that you are ready to make your first deposit at an online bingo site.  Obviously, cash won’t work but many people are wary of giving credit card or debit card access to a new site that they haven’t tried before.  Fortunately, just about every online bingo website offers several ways to be able to make a deposit or withdraw funds.

One of the most popular services is NETELLER, owned by Neovia Financial.  NETELLER is considered a third-party payment processor.  What they do is facilitate payments between account holders and merchants who accept NETELLER and also can enable one account holder to send money to another account holder.

How it works is you go to their website and register for a free account.  You will need to give them information about either your bank account that you’d like attached to the account or your credit card or both.  You can fund your account by transferring from the card or bank account whenever you need.  There is a 1.75% fee to fund by credit card but the bank transfer if free unless your bank charges you a fee for that service.

The advantages of using NETELLER is that many online bingo sites offer it as a payment option and that it protects your credit card details so that you don’t have to share it with the bingo site.  The disadvantages of NETELLER are that it’s not available in every country (including the United States) and they will charge you a fee each time you withdraw any funds.

Bingo has got to the be the world’s most customizable game, doesn’t it?  If you think about it, I will be that you can think of several occasions through your life that you played a bingo variation even if you didn’t go to a bingo hall.  There is something about the basic format of the game that lends itself to other uses.

Teachers use bingo to teach everything from math to science facts.  It’s easy to create an educational bingo game using words instead of numbers and kids love it.  Themed bingo games are played at baby showers, bridal showers and Tupperware parties so it’s obvious that the appeal of bingo isn’t just for kids.

Just doing a quick search, I found several sites that either offer printable themed bingo cards or tell you how to create your own version.  I found beach bingo, teach bingo, bunny bingo and even Bible bingo.  There is even a baby bingo website where the creator of the Original Baby Bingo baby shower game is still selling her variation.

I doubt that there is any other game that comes close to bingo in the ability to create a customized themed game or that would appeal to everyone from children to adults.  That’s part of the charm of bingo that’s helped it retain its popularity for hundreds of years.

With all the bonuses advertised, it would seem like you could play for endless amounts of time just on the free money the online bingo sites are giving out.  Some sites give a bonus simply for signing up while others promise to match your deposit amount up to 400%.  Some of the bingo sites even say they will continue to match a percentage of your deposits for as long as you remain a player.

This sounds like a super deal for the bingo enthusiast but maybe we should read the fine print for some of the terms and conditions governing these bonuses.  While a few online bingo sites will let you use your bonus and allow you to cash out whatever winnings you may earn, most make it a bit more complicated than that.

Some sites will never allow winnings from bonuses to be cashed out.  Instead, it turns into endless free play.  This might sound good if you are there solely to pass the time but if you’re looking to possibly win some cash, then all the free play isn’t going to help if you won’t be able to withdraw it, now will it?

Be smart when deciding where to best spend your online bingo dollars.  Read completely the terms of service and any conditions placed on bonuses.  By taking the time to pay attention to the details, you will be able to make wiser choices in where you play online bingo.

All bingo games, both online and off, involve buying a numbered card which is marked off when the numbers are read off by the bingo caller. Whether you play 75 Ball Bingo or 90 Ball Bingo, the play is similar. The main difference between the two versions is how to win the game.

With 75 Ball Bingo (also called American bingo), the winner is the first person to complete a line – vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The person calls bingo and they win the pot.

With 90 Ball Bingo, it gets a bit more complicated. The first person to complete a line is called the first winner. The second winner is the first person to complete any two lines. The first person to complete all three lines is called the full house winner.

75 Ball Bingo will be a faster paced and shorter duration game while the 90 Ball Bingo will take a bit longer. The former has only one winner per game but with lots of games there are lots of winners. This game tends to have smaller pots to be won, however.

90 Ball Bingo is also fast paced but the games will last a longer time. This game tends to have the higher jackpots, as well.

Either game provides plenty of fun and excitement for any online bingo player. Why not try both to see which you prefer?

Online bingo is by definition a game of chance but there are simple ways to improve your odds of winning a prize. Statistics show that 96% of regular online bingo players have won a prize at some point but it never hurts to increase your chances.

This is a fairly obvious tip but sometimes the most obvious is the one we overlook. Fewer people playing makes the odds of winning better for everyone. So it makes sense to choose less crowded rooms to play in. One way to ensure a less crowded room is to play at unusual times, such as late at night or early in the morning.

During those online bingo sessions, playing more cards will increase your odds of winning a prize even more. Just don’t play more cards than you can keep up with as you don’t want to miss a winning combination. You can set the auto-daub feature at many sites but that does rather take the edge of the fun.

Don’t forget to stop in the chat rooms while you’re playing or between games. Many sites offer points for participating as well as chat room only games. The small prizes given out in the chat rooms do add to your total winnings and some of the sites will give free play with the accumulated points.

These tips are effective to improve your odds of winning but these will most likely be smaller pots. Fewer players in a room tends to result in smaller prizes given. Sometimes you need to weigh out the benefits of winning smaller pots more often over winning larger pots on occasion.

We found so many good bingo jokes that we couldn’t fit them into yesterday’s post. Read, laugh and then go play a game!

A man goes to the doctor. The doc checks him over, and says “Sorry mate, but you have yellow 24, a nasty virus, so-called as it turns your blood yellow and you only have 24 hours to live. There’s nothing I can do for you – just go home and enjoy your final precious moments on earth.” So back he trudges home to wifey, and breaks the news. Distraught, she asks him to accompany her to bingo that evening so he can experience her idea of a night out, as he’s never been there before. He gets his 1st card, and wins 4 corners – prize £350, and then gets any line and wins £3200. He also calls for a full house – and wins a grand. The national grid comes up and he wins a further £380,000. The Bingo Caller gets him on stage, and says “Son – I’ve never seen you in here in all my life, but you won 4 corners, any line, full house & the national grid – I’ve never met anyone so lucky.” “Lucky??” the man replies, “lucky? I’ll have you know I’ve got yellow 24.” “Dear me,” says the bingo caller with a chuckle, “you’ve won the bloody raffle as well!”

How do you make a room full of women swear all at the same time? Shout Bingo

Mary was on the telephone to her friend Joan, complaining about her lazy, good-for-nothing husband. After 20 minutes of this Joan said, ”My husband said I had to choose between him and bingo……. I’m gonna miss him …..!!”

We searched the net to find the best bingo jokes to share with you.  Some were culled from emails and others from various sites around the internet.  Enjoy!

Sally and Sue were playing Bingo. Sue kept peering over Sally’s shoulder saying, “you’ve got that number- mark it off, you’ve got that number- mark it off”.
After putting up with this for some time Sally got annoyed and said, “Why don’t you do your own sheet !?”  Sue replied, “I can’t, it’s full !”

Bingo Lover’s Prayer

As I lay me down to slumber,
All I need is one more number,
When to the big game I go,
I pray the Lord I yell BINGO.

Knock-Knock!
Who’s there?
Bee Eye.
Bee Eye who?
B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, and BINGO is my name-o

It was a Ladies Only Night in the All Blonde Bingo Hall. The night had been pretty boring, not one single person had a Bingo all night. The last game was up for grabs, with a huge bingo prize of $3500.00 in the pot. The game drags on and on, and nearly every blonde in the house had to be on for the big blackout. Finally, G-47 was called, but still no shouts of “Bingo!” were heard. The frustrated caller finally gets up and throws the Bingo Machine off the stage. All the girls were shocked and the caller says: “I`ve just called every darn one of these 75 balls out of this machine and nobody has a Bingo? Just what number are you ladies waiting for?” All together, 412 blonde ladies shouted: “FREE SPACE!”

Knock Knock
Who’s there !
Bingo !
Bingo who ?
Bingo’ng to come and see you for ages !