Bingo is a very old game played since long long time. In many countries like UK, the bingo game was initially known as housie. Until this date, it is referred to as such in India. Bingo game was usually played in church for fund raising and in private party or some other public hall. Bingo is more then a game. It is a social event that affords a meeting place for the community. That is one of the reasons why play bingo games have become so popular.

Online bingo is nearly the exact simulation of the game on a web portal on Internet. Like the tickets or cards used in Bingo game in a hall. The virtual cards or tickets are used in Internet bingo. On computer the cards are marked with help of a dauber known as auto dauber where in the cards are marked automatically as the numbers are called on the web site.  There is a caller as well on the web and online chat that simulates the community hall atmosphere. The bingo chat is administered by the chat master and players follow the chat etiquette as per the CM‘s guidelines who acts as a moderator. One can play many UK casino games with the members of the site alongside the main bingo game on online chat. These games are known as chat games and are usually plated for fun and entertainment although some prizes may be offered.

Since money is wagered on bingo cards, which may or may not fetch a win, online bingo is a gambling game and is major offering of online casino gaming sites on Internet. Unlike other casino games where strategy works a great deal, bingo is purely a game of luck but some common sensibilities apply which help one play the bingo games better.

Internet bingo games are very popular in United Kingdom where a large number of players go online to play Internet bingo free or for cash.  UK online bingo halls are very popular on the Net.