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90 ball bingo, also sometimes referred to as ‘housie’, is the single most popular and played variant of bingo in the UK, and possibly worldwide. Playing 90 ball bingo similarly to the other variants, 75 ball bingo and 80 ball bingo, relies on the player ‘daubing’ their numbers when they are called out, with the first person to call out ‘BINGO!’ being made the winner- if they have the matching numbers.
In the 90 ball bingo variant, cards are split up into 3×9 grids, with each line of nine consisting of five numbers and four empty spots. There are six separate grids of 3×9 on each card. With five numbers per line, and three lines per grid, with six total grids, players are left with the total of 90 numbers which make up 90 ball bingo.
90 ball bingo is so enjoyable because online it can be played much like it would be in real life, bringing the joy of bingo to your own home, and furthermore it isn’t uncommon for players to have multiple winning lines, which we will get into later.
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How to play 90 ball bingo
After purchasing your bingo card, wait until the next game starts, which is at most a few minutes wait when playing online. Find key information such as the number of players, potential pay-out and the winning pattern needed in the ‘info’ bar.
Each number which is called will appear at the top of the screen, and if a matching number appears on your card you will need to ‘daub’ the number. This effectively means to cover the matching number. This will be done automatically unless switched to manual entry. But not to worry, a winning card is a winning card, and you are guaranteed a pay out with a winning card, regardless of if you miss a number inputting it manually or if you accidentally disconnect.
In 90 ball bingo the game will carry on until all prizes have been won, typically the first and second lines, as well as the full house prize. The game itself is easy to play, especially if you have prior bingo experience, although this will have no impact on your chance of winning compared to a complete beginner.
How to win 90 ball bingo
There are only three ways to win in 90 ball bingo, but it should be noted that a player can win all three prizes in one game. The first way to win is with ‘1 Line’, which means to be the first player to complete a full horizontal row of numbers. The second way to win is with ‘2 Lines’, which consists of two complete rows of numbers.
The final way and most exciting way to win is to complete a ‘Full House’, which requires the player to complete three rows of five, also known as all 15 numbers on a ticket. This pays out the most prize money, based on the number of players, potential jackpot and also the cost of your ticket.
When playing 90 ball bingo online, the computer will automatically recognise a winner even if the card hasn’t been correctly daubed, or if you accidentally disconnect. This will then be announced to the rest of the lobby.
90 ball bingo game card layout
In the 90 ball bingo variant, cards are split up into a 3×9 chart of numbers, with 5 numbers and four empty boxes on each row.
The lines are split into 9 columns:
- Column one: 1-10
- Column two: 11-20
- Column three: 21-30
- Column four: 31-40
- Column five: 41-50
- Column six: 51-60
- Column seven: 61-70
- Column eight: 71-80
- Column nine: 81-90
Each card consists of 6 tickets of 3×9 grids, totalling 90 numbers in total due to the empty boxes.
The price of the card is visible in the bottom left of your card.
Tips for players
Although playing 90 ball bingo online uses random generation, there are some tips and general strategies you can use that could 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.
Maximise your budget: The more cards you play with the greater chance of a payout, so buying the maximum cards you can afford mathematically increases your chance of winning. However, it is important to remember to stick to your limits, and take time to think. Use the advice and tools available to you to gamble responsibly.
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.
