Design |
7.5 out of 10 |
Usability |
7.5 out of 10 |
Games |
8.5 out of 10 |
Promotions |
8.0 out of 10 |
Banking |
9.5 out of 10 |
Support |
9.0 out of 10 |
Many may know the name of Betfair as it's one of the biggest hitters in the casino industry originally founded in 1999. Fast-forward to 2013, and Betfair launched Betfair Bingo with the rest being history. Not only will you find a huge variety of bingo games with branded and original games, but a mighty selection of online slots and scratchcards are available at your fingertips due to Playtech's Virtue Fusion platform.
Design
When you open up the bingo lobby, you'll notice that Betfair Bingo has gone for a minimalistic look with an orange and grey colour palette. It won't directly blow you away, but it's definitely easy to find what you are looking for.
On the bingo homepage, there isn't a huge amount of difference between the other tabs and bingo. It feels cohesive and you definitely know that you are still at Betfair - but we'd still appreciate a little more pizzazz.
Usability
Whilst the design may be quite minimalistic, this makes it straightforward to navigate through and find what you want. Everything is laid out in a clear way and there are dedicated sections on both the home page and bingo lobby.
When you decide what you want to play, you'll notice little features underneath the game explaining what's special about it such as FT (Free Tickets). The minute you click on the game, you'll see the game to the left and the community chat to the right.
In the chat, you can comment on the game and interact with players easily. Underneath the chat, you'll find multiple menus such as games or scratchcards for you to play with a search feature as well. There are only a select few online slots available, you'll have to go to the bingo homepage to see the full collection.
Games
Bingo fans will be delighted that Betfair Bingo has all the different types of games that you will ever need. You can play 90 ball bingo, 80 ball bingo, 75 ball bingo and special games such as Rainbow Riches Bingo with 40 balls.
Whether you are looking for Betfair Bingo's own games or branded games such as Deal or No Deal Bingo - you'll find them all here along with a variety of online slots.
Promotions
Sadly, the promotions is where the bingo site began to slip - but only a little. There are a whole host of promotions varying from private bingo rooms to free games - but a lack of Refer A Friend offers.
However, don't let this put you off completely as there is still a great selection on offer. As you can imagine, there are time-sensitive promotions available - so it's best to keep up with No Wagering to see the latest promotions.
Banking
All of the major payment options are available to use at Betfair Bingo with the big ones such as MasterCard and Visa having no fees attached to deposits. As for withdrawals, we were told that there is no minimum withdrawal and that they shouldn't incur any fees except for Bank Transfers.
Support
There are definitely many options available at Betfair Bingo in case you need help. Let's start with the confusing FAQs section that barely answered any of our questions, but thankfully the live chat did with barely any wait time. If you want to talk to someone and hear their voice, you can do so via the telephone line which is a rarity.
Our Verdict
If you are a fan of bingo and are looking for somewhere new to play - then look no further than Betfair Bingo. Here, you'll find a huge variety of games available through Virtue Fusion along with a whole host of great online slots.
Alongside that, you'll have a fun community through the chat with chat moderators always ready with witty one-liners. However, if you came to bingo to just play and not interact, then you can do that with ease as well.
Whatever type of bingo player you are, you'll find everything you need at Betfair Bingo. It's easy to navigate, but most importantly, you'll find all you'll need either through the homepage, lobby or even at Betfair Casino. If you are a bingo head, then Betfair Bingo is the one for you.