Bingo Australia review

• Website: www.BingoAustralia.com
• Welcome bonus: up to 1000% in deposit bonuses + $20 free
• Games: 90 ball bingo, 75 ball bingo, progressive jackpot bingo, pokies, video poker, keno and scratch cards

In operation since 2002, Bingo Australia is the first online housie site to cater specifically to an Aussie audience. The intended audience is impossible to miss as the sites theme is based on cuddly animated koalas dressed in t-shirts adorning the Australian flag. This kitschy design makes the site a fun venue to play a huge range of vibrant bingo, pokies and mini games for free play or real money.

Bingo Australia is part of the Bingo Affiliates Group and is the sister site of Aussie Dollar Bingo. The venue is well known for its strong community vibe and ongoing range of exciting promotions, helping to break the mould of bingo being a game reserved for retirement homes and community halls. If you’re looking for an entertaining, supportive and secure place to experience playing virtual housie with AUD, you’ve come to the right place.

Welcome bonuses for new players

New players are welcomed with open arms to Bingo Australia, even if you don’t want to deposit any of your own money. Simply by registering an account (all that’s required is standard personal details like name, date of birth, email address and phone number) a sweet treat of $20 will be added to your account. This gives you the chance to roam the site and purchase bingo cards to get a feel for what it’s like to play for real money.

When you’re ready to deposit some funds of your own, Bingo Australia rewards you for doing so by matching your deposit up to 1000%. The deposit bonus is spread over two payments, with an initial bonus of 600% followed by an additional 400% bonus, giving players the chance to score a giant $10K in bonuses.

But it doesn’t end there; you’ll also receive a 300% matched bonus on all deposits you make to your Bingo Australia account after that.

Bingo Australia instant web browser play

Games at Bingo Australia are played directly over the web browser, therefore no software download is required to enjoy the catalogue of games. Simply register for an account and you’re ready to play. The site is operated by Parlay Entertainment, a well-known and trusted Canadian company that’s been providing interactive bingo and casino games since 1998. You’ll also find games from other celebrated software providers including BetSoft.

There is no mobile site currently available, but games can be accessed via any Flash enabled smartphone or tablet in instant play mode directly over the mobile web browser. This method of play leaves a lot to be desired, so for now we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to enjoy the full Bingo Australia experience in all its glory.

Real money games at Bingo Australia

Once you’ve logged in to your account, the bingo lobby presents a long list of all active games. There is generally a new bingo game starting every four minutes, so you never have to wait long to join the action. To enter a bingo room, click on the game you want and decide how many cards you wish to purchase. An automated timer will let you know when ticket sales are about to close, so make sure you purchase your cards before time is up. There is also the option to pre-purchase bingo cards, so if there’s a game you’re particularly interested in you can pre-buy to make sure you don’t miss out.

90 ball bingo VS 75 ball bingo

The main choice you have to make is whether you want to play 75 ball or 90 ball bingo, but what’s the difference between the two? The difference lies in the amount of numbers on the board, the pace of the game, the number arrangements on the cards and the amount of winning numbers called out.

90 ball bingo is generally the game that Australians are most familiar with, making 75 ball bingo a refreshing change from the norm. Aussies tend to favour the 90 ball version as these bingo cards come with three different ways to win and are usually more affordable.

Games available at Bingo Australia include:

• 75 ball bingo
• 90 ball bingo
• Progressive jackpot bingo
• Pokies including Mr Vegas, Under the Sea, Slotfather The Glam Life, Hollywood Reels, Get Cracking, Heist, Rockstar, Aztec Treasures
• Video poker
• Mini games including keno and Internet scratchies

Bingo promotions and loyalty program

Beyond the tempting welcome bonus, Bingo Australia constantly rewards loyal players with a range of exciting promos. There are monthly promotions that offer the chance for big wins and free games, with regular, ongoing promos like Team Bingo Tournaments, Knock, Knock Lotto, Star Sign Bingo, Free Bingo and the $750 Nightly Coverall. Check the ‘promotions’ tab for the latest offerings.

The site also offers a Bingo VIP Loyalty Program where players receive points to climb higher up the ranking ladder, which is based on an opal theme. When first registering you start out at Yellow Opal level and the more you play and deposit, you make your way up through Orange Opal, Green Opal, Blue Opal, Purple Opal, Crystal Opal, Red Opal and Black Opal, unlocking different rewards as you go. Increased loyalty rankings open you up to such treats as extra bonuses, increased daily deposit limit, anniversary gifts, birthday bonuses and more.

Secure deposit options for Aussie players

Bingo Australia uses a secure SSL security encryption certificate to ensure that the personal and financial details of all players are protected at all times. Secure deposits in AUD can be made using a variety of trusted payment services including:

• Credit and debit cards – Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and JBC
• Online banking transfers – payments processed through iDebit
• E-Wallets – Neteller, Skrill, Ecopayz, UsemyServices
• Pre-paid cards – Entropay (Bingo Australia’s recommended payment method)
• POLi – an Australian payment service with payments processed via Neteller

There is a minimum deposit requirement of $20.00 that can be uploaded at any one time. Deposits are generally available instantly, while withdrawals may take from 24 to 72 hours to hit your account depending on sites processing times. Note that for payments in any currency other than AUD, a 10% exchange fee will be applied.

Dedicated bingo community

The online bingo community is known for its sense of comradery, with many players choosing bingo sites based on friendly chat rooms that are run by dedicated hosts. The chat community at Bingo Australia is hosted by an award winning team who have been with the Bingo Australia family for a long time, there to help players 24/7 and also keep the party vibes alive around the clock.

The chat rooms within the bingo lobby provide a fun way to socialise with players from all over the world while playing your housie cards, while the chat hosts maintain a level of excitement by randomly announcing in-chat prizes and competitions. The hosts also keep an eye on things to ensure that these games remain safe, friendly places to play, excluding anyone who doesn’t abide by the chat rules.

Customer support

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for in the detailed ‘help’ section there is a live chat option during the following hours of operation:

• Monday – Thursday from 4pm – 2am AEST. Friday – Sunday 10am – 2am AEST.

The live chat box is located on the bottom right hand side of the screen and you can tell if it is manned as it’ll say “we are online – chat with us.” If you need help outside of the live chat availability, simply send your query to [email protected] and expect a timely response.