What's the Best Online Bingo Strategy?

If you're already a member of our welcoming community here at Jackpotjoy, chances are you love bingo as much as we do. After all, what's not to love?! Bingo is fun, easy to play, and there are plenty of different types to choose from, including 75, 80, and 90-ball bingo games. And, as if that wasn't enough, there's always a winner and great prizes up for grabs! 

Now, you may be wondering how you could claim the very impressive title of 'bingo master' and win all these great prizes. Well, some players believe that strategies could help increase their chances of winning online bingo and scooping a bingo prize. Grab your cuppa and let's find out more. 

How does online bingo work?

So, let's lay down the basics before we jump into the fun stuff. Online bingo operates in a similar way to the popular land-based game. At the beginning, players purchase cards, or bingo tickets, featuring random numbers.  

As the numbers are called out (or revealed on-screen if you're tapping away on your phone or computer), you need to mark off the ones on your card that match. Don't worry about keeping up if you're multitasking, we have you covered. In our online bingo games, the numbers are marked off automatically. Pretty cool, right?  

The exact rules depend on which type of bingo game you're playing, but the main aim is always the same: The first player to complete a specific pattern (like a straight line or a full house) wins!  

Popular strategies in the bingo community

Granville's Strategy and Tippett's Strategy are known as the "super star" strategies in online bingo. These approaches might sound like something out of a bingo playbook, but they're simple tricks that could boost your chances of winning. Let's take a closer look at what makes them tick. 

1. Granville's Strategy

Joseph E. Granville was a master strategist in the world of finance. Granville's approach is all about number diversity. He suggests that when you're playing bingo, it's smart to have a bit of everything on your card. That means having numbers ending in 1, 2, 3, and so on, and making sure you've got a good mix of odd and even numbers, as well as some high and low ones. It's like adding a sprinkle of extra chance to your bingo card.  

Granville's strategy also reminds us that a little bit of analysis can go a long way in boosting our bingo odds. While you can't predict the exact numbers that will be called, you can certainly use Granville's principles to make informed decisions. By keeping an eye on past game results, patterns, and player behaviour, you can spot trends and adjust your gameplay accordingly – e.g. choosing the right number of cards to play. 

So, why not give it a try and see how Granville's insights can help you shout "Bingo" more often? 

2. Tippett's Strategy

Named after British statistician Leonard H. C. Tippet, this strategy is more about adapting to the game as it goes on. He suggests that in a longer game of bingo, the median number (e.g. 45 in a 90-ball game) is more likely to be called. In shorter games, numbers closer to 1 or 90 are more likely to appear. So, in longer games, consider selecting cards with numbers closer to 38, and in shorter games, opt for numbers nearer the extremes.  

By strategically choosing your cards based on Tippett's insights, you might just increase your chances of shouting "Bingo" in no time. 

When it comes to online bingo, players have the advantage of auto-daub features and random number generators. That means Granville's and Tippet's strategy can't be applied to online games of bingo, since players can't choose their cards and the numbers on them. Instead, the system selects the cards automatically for each player, which makes the game fair and square for everyone! 

So, if you're marking off numbers in a bustling bingo hall you can either try Tippet's or Granville's sharp strategies and test their success. In case you're tapping away on your computer screen make sure you check the following tips. 

Our top tips

If you're still looking for more tips and advice on how to get better chances of winning online bingo, you're in the right place. Check out these savvy tips we've picked for you (you can thank us later):  

• Find games with more ways to win: Look out for exclusive games like Superlinks 75, which offer extra opportunities to snag a prize. 
• Play during off-peak hours: Join online bingo games when the competition is low, typically during weekday mornings and afternoons. 
• The more cards, the better: Boost your chances of winning by playing with multiple cards, made easy with our auto-daubing feature. 
• Split your bingo budget wisely: Allocate your budget across games to increase your chances of success without overspending. 
• Experience the joy of our bingo chat rooms: If you enjoy having a natter while playing, don't miss the chance to connect with fellow players in our lively chat rooms. Meet our fantastic hosts, have a laugh and share extra tips and advice on how to win the game. 
• Have fun: Enjoy the excitement of bingo and our lively community at Jackpotjoy, while aiming for those wins.  

Time for action

So, there you have it, the complete scoop on the top online bingo strategies. While there's no guaranteed way to win every game (that would take the excitement out of it), trying different tactics can certainly add to your chances of winning and enjoyment. But don't forget, whether you're already a pro or you need to know more about how to play online bingo remember to enjoy the fun of the game and the community spirit it brings! 

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