This is the our online bingo dictionary. We have tried to cover all the words you many see around the world of internet bingo on sites and in their chat rooms.However the world of bingo online is constantly changing and if you know of any terms that you think are missing from this dictionary or need updating, please let us know. With chat changing all the time there will no doubt be some additions due to our bingo dictionary.
Auto buy / play
Set your options so that your cards purchases are automated.
Auto daub / dab
An option on online bingo sites where the software will automatically mark off the numbers called on your bingo card.
Bingo Board
This is where the cards that have been called appear.
Bingo Cards
The card that you have purchased (or will purchase) on which you have to mark off the numbers.
Bingo Caller
This is the voice that you hear calling your bingo numbers.
Blackout
This is a game where you need to mark off all the numbers on your card in order to win
Caller
This is the voice that you hear calling your bingo numbers.
Cash In
Withdrawal of funds from your bingo account.
Coverall
This is a game where you need to mark off all the numbers on your card in order to win
Chat Etiquette
These are “rules” that online bingo sites request that you adhere to to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all bingo players.
Chat Games
These are played in the chat screen, if you are a funded player, and prizes vary from site to site. They may be bingo bucks or loyalty points.
Chat Host / Monitor
A person employed by the bingo site to ensure fair play for players – they also run any chat games on the site.
Chat Screen
This is where you can chat with the other players on the same site as you, ask questions of the Chat Host / Monitor and join in the chat games.
Dabber / Dauber
These are what are used to mark off the numbers on your bingo cards
Eyes Down
Indicates the start of the bingo game.
Free Space
Generally the centre square on a 75 ball board that is marked already.
Full House
Used in 90 ball bingo when all numbers have been marked off.
Getting Started
Each bingo brand will often avail players with a ‘getting started’ guide.
Happy Hour
You may find that the brand you have chosen to play at offers a promotion with low cost tickets named Happy Hour, much like that in a bar where the drinks are cheaper than usual.
Initial Deposit Bonus
This is an amount set by each online bingo site that will be added to your account upon your first deposit.
Instant Bingo
Indicates no download is required at the site to play bingo.
Jackpot
Generally this is the prize that you are playing for on a specific game.
Loyalty Bonus / Scheme
Generally these are bonuses earnt by playing at an online bingo site.
Match Bonus
This is an amount set by each online bingo site that will be added to your account after each deposit.
No Deposit Required
When a brand offers a no deposit required bonus this is given freely when you register. In some instances certain stipulations are made such as inclusion of financial details at sign up or validation of your email through a link in the welcome email the site may send.
Pattern
The shape or letter used in 75 ball that must all numbers must be marked off in order to win.
Progressive Jackpots
This is generally separate from the game prize and is won by calling in a predetermined number of calls or less.
Register / Registration
In order to play online bingo you will need to supply your details to the site you have chosen
Reload Bonus
A set amount (usually a percentage) of any deposit made at an online bingo that is added to your account on top of the amount deposited.
RNG
Random Number Generator – these are used by online bingo sites to ensure that all games are fair.
Sign Up Bonus
This can be free money that an online bingo site gives you as a player to try their site or it can be a set amount of money that they will add to your account on top of any money that you deposit.
Specials
These vary from site to site – it may be a buy one get one free, speed bingo or any number of things.
Split Pot
When more than one player has won the game prize.
Ticket
Another name for the bingo card you are playing on.
Validation
When creating an account at a new site or one that you have not registered with before it could be that you are required to validate your account through a link in a welcome email.
Verification
Upon requesting a withdrawal from any brand online today you may be asked to verify yourself by sending in identification documents such as a passport or driving licence.
Welcome Bonus
This can be free money that an online bingo site gives you as a player to try their site or it can be a set amount of money that they will add to your account on top of any money that you deposit.
