75 Ball Bingo Guide

This 75-ball bingo game is one of the most popular bingo formats played in North America. It offers a unique experience different from the 90 ball bingo variety. In this variant, players participate in a bingo game that consists of 75 different numbered balls.

The game begins by purchasing tickets with randomly generated numbered grids across them. During play, numbers will be drawn at random from the total pool of 75 bingo balls, the caller then announces each number as it is drawn.

If any of the numbers drawn match those on the player's ticket, they will be marked off. The first player to complete a predetermined pattern on any of their tickets will trigger a prize.

How to Play 75 Ball Bingo

Located in the upper right-hand corner of the playscreen, users can find the bingo settings menu, this allows players to customise and alter their playing experience to suit their personal preferences.

Once you have selected the settings you prefer, they will be immediately reflected in the play screen, with players being able to go back at any point and alter their choices.

Settings Available

There are lots of really cool features available in 75 ball bingo:

XTG: This is an abbreviation of the phrase 'to go'. The system will highlight the best bingo ticket/s that only has between 1 and 3 numbers remaining, these tickets will be highlighted at the top of the play screen with the best ticket appearing first in the list.
Autodaub: Is available on all bingo games. The numbers will be automatically daubed on your bingo ticket without you having to do it manually. Whether you choose to manually mark off numbers or use this autodaub feature, the outcome of each and every 75 ball bingo game is not affected whatsoever.
Best ticket first: Displays which of your bingo tickets is closest to potentially triggering a win.

Although these are all simple tweaks that can be made to the game, they can make your experience of 75 ball bingo at 888 Ladies Bingo much more enjoyable.

75 Ball Bingo Cards

The tickets within 75 ball bingo are formatted with a 5x5 grid of random numbers. Each spot on the ticket has a number displayed on it, with the only exception being the center square, which is labeled with the word "FREE".

Cards Selection

To start playing a 75 ball bingo game, the player must purchase a bingo ticket, some games allow up to 96 bingo tickets for a single game.

In order to buy bingo tickets and play, players will need to make a deposit to their account. The price of each bingo ticket is displayed on the purchase panel to the left of the screen.

Manual Selection of Cards

You can look through the available tickets displayed in the bingo room and select one card at a time, or select strips of tickets.

If the tickets displayed aren't the ones for you, you can scroll through the list of tickets available by clicking on the arrows at the bottom of the tickets.

Automatic Selection of Cards

Alternatively, players can purchase tickets via the purchase panel and the computer will allocate a random selection of tickets. This can be done by simply specifying the number of tickets you wish to purchase.

Buying Cards

One of the main criteria in order to play 75 ball bingo is that players must have purchased at least 1 bingo ticket for the game. If you wish to buy a ticket, this can only be done once your bingo account has been funded.

In order to make fund your account, the 'Deposit' button is available towards the top of the game, which once funded will also display all balances in the account.

Playing the Game

Once you've secured your bingo tickets, all that's left to do is wait for the next round to start. You are able to track the countdown timer displayed at the top of the playscreen, this will indicate exactly when the next game is due to start.

In most Bingo rooms, new bingo games play every couple of minutes, ensuring that your wait time is minimal. There are also free bingo games that can be accessed regularly at 888 Ladies Bingo, allowing players to experience 75 ball bingo without using real funds.

Key details for all games will be displayed in an information bar above your tickets. This includes the total player count, jackpot amounts, and the winning pattern required to win a prize.

During gameplay, each called number will be prominently shown at the top of the screen. To help you stay on track, the previous five drawn numbers will also be displayed, making it easy to follow.

Daubing Your Numbers

In our bingo rooms, you have the flexibility to mark your numbers manually or let the system daub them for you. By default, the automatic daubing feature is enabled, ensuring that you never miss a number. However, should you happen to favour a more hands-on approach, you can switch to manual daubing by adjusting your preferences in the Bingo Settings menu, which can be accessed in the upper left corner of the room.

IMPORTANT: It's important to note that whether you mark your numbers yourself or use the automatic feature, the game's outcome remains unchanged. If you hold a winning ticket, you will receive the prize, regardless of how the numbers are marked. Additionally, you can switch back to automatic daubing at any time.

Winning Patterns

In 75-ball bingo, the variety of winning patterns is extensive, with players potentially being able to complete lines vertically, horizontally or diagonally during play, with the main aim to ultimately complete a full house like in all other forms of bingo.

Winning

In the case that a player completes the required pattern on their card, the round will then proceed to briefly pause and display the winner's name and their prize amount.

In 75 ball bingo, the RTP percentage is influenced by the card price and the total number of bingo cards purchased per round, something a lot different to the way the percentages work in online slots, for example.

Payouts & Jackpots

When it comes to playing a 75-bingo game, the cost of each ticket, as well as the total number of participants in the same game can influence the prize amount. In most cases, the higher the number of players in the game, the larger the potential prize pool could be.

From time to time, these games can even offer a minimum fixed prize no matter how many players take part in a game. Extra jackpots may also be available on certain 75 ball online bingo games too, adding some extra dynamism to the already exciting gameplay.

What Happens if You Disconnect from a Game?

It may be possible for players to lose internet connection during bingo gameplay, which could cause a loss in the play experience. With the autodaub feature, any matching number can still be crossed from a ticket in 75 ball bingo, which keeps players in the game whilst they reconnect.