What is 75 ball bingo?

You’ve probably heard of 90-ball Bingo, the most-popular version of the game in the UK and other European countries, but there’s another variant with fewer balls that makes for a bit of quick-fire fun.

75-ball Bingo is the most popular bingo game across all of North America and is a variation on 90-ball Bingo. The key difference between the two variants is that 75-ball Bingo opens up more opportunities for pattern-based winners than 90-ball Bingo.

An intro to bingo

If you’ve never played Bingo, or even seen how it works, then here’s a really quick rundown: Players receive a gamecard, which has a certain amount of numbers on it, depending on the type of game.

• The caller, the person who runs the game, then selects numbers (up to 90, sometimes 80, and in this article 75) at random. If you play online bingo, then this is all managed using software, and you can even play without having to listen out for those all-import matching numbers.
• Players must mark off the numbers that are called on their gamecards, if they have a match.
• The aim of them game is to make lines, so numbers in a row, for a smaller prize, and eventually to mark off all the numbers to collect the big prize.
• The first person to get a line, then two lines, gets a smaller prize. In some games, getting four corners or other patterns on the gamecard results in a prize too.

All about 75-ball Bingo

In the 75-ball Bingo variant, cards are split up into 5×5 grids which are filled with numbers, except for the centre square which is left free, leaving you with 24 numbers on your ticket. Multiple cards can be chosen manually or automatically, but a minimum number of one is needed to take part. 75-ball Bingo tends to be a faster game as a result of the increase in potential pattern-based winners.

In most cases, the payout is determined by the cost per card and the number of players in the game. The higher the cost of the card, and the more players which participate, the higher the winnings. There is typically also a minimum jackpot for each game.

Fun fact: There are roughly 552 septillion possible card combinations for 75-ball Bingo, so the chances are the card you get will be the first time anyone on earth has had that specific combination of numbers before!

How to play 75-ball Bingo

After purchasing your Bingo card, wait until the next game starts, which is never long online – at most a few minutes wait. Find key information such as the number of players, potential pay-out and the winning pattern needed in the ‘info’ bar before diving into the action.

The game then begins with numbers called at random. Don’t worry if you don’t want to play with the volume turned up – the number will also be displayed on the screen. Each number called will appear at the top, and if a matching number appears on your card, it’s marked off on your card automatically by our online system. However, if you prefer to ‘daub’ the number, you can choose to do this manually.

Don’t worry if you miss a number in manual mode – a winning card is a winning card, and you are guaranteed a payout, even if you miss a whole sequence or your device disconnects mid-game.

How to win at 75-ball Bingo

There are multiple ways to win 75-ball Bingo. If you’re the first player to complete a line, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, you’ll pick up a smaller prize. A line is five numbers marked off in a row or column.

The second way is with two lines, which, as the name suggests, is when a player marks off two complete lines. There are an endless number of patterns that can win in 75-ball Bingo, with the specific winning patterns announced before each game.

The third and best way to win 75-ball Bingo is with a full house, which is the first player to mark off an entire Bingo card.

When playing 75-ball Bingo online, the computer will automatically recognise a winner even if the card hasn’t been correctly daubed, or you accidentally disconnect. This will then be announced to the rest of the lobby, and you’ll collect the big prize!

75-ball Bingo game card layout

75-ball Bingo gamecards consist of a 5×5 grid that is filled with numbers, except for the centre square, which is left free.

Each column is headed with BINGO and is filled with specific number ranges. This helps find the numbers quickly when called out.

• “B” numbers 1–15
• “I” numbers 16–30
• “N” numbers 31–45
• “G” numbers 46–60
• “O” numbers 61–75

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Top tips for 75-ball Bingo

Although playing 75-ball Bingo online uses random generation, there are some tips and general strategies you can use to slightly increase your chance of winning:

Pick your own cards

Selecting your own card with an even distribution of high and low numbers maximises your chances of winning compared to using the card that the computer randomly selects for you.

Select different numbers

When it comes to 75-ball Bingo, the more random your numbers the greater your chance of a pay-out. Therefore, it makes sense to select bingo cards with different numbers from your other cards.

Look out for offers

From time-to-time, William Hill will offer special prizes for players. Another offer may be taking part in any other promotional activities at the time, this will also boost your chances of winning with any free bets you are given.

Remember a winning card is a winning card

Don’t get stressed if the gameplay feels too fast or you miss called numbers – the software will automatically recognise if you’ve got a line or a full card.

Have fun

The whole point of bingo is to relax, have some fun and enjoy a shot of adrenaline when your lines and full houses come in! If you find yourself chasing losses or playing bingo because you feel like you need to, then look at your options and reach out for support.

Now you’ve mastered 75-ball Bingo, find out how to play 80-ball Bingo or 90-ball Bingo

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Just sign up (look out for our great welcome bonuses), add funds to your account and dibbing, dobbing, dabbing, daubing whatever you like to call it!

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