First it was the SuperHighRoller room ($5 per game) that closed down a few months ago. The newsletter that was just sent out has announced that now the NickNacks Room (Nickles) and the LuckyLane Room (10 cents) are also closing down effective Jan 1, 2009.

Kind of hard to understand why since they have a pretty good sized membership.

I have played at Bingomania on and off for years. I stayed away for a long time and about 6 months ago starting playing there again. I was surprised that there are so few players in the room compared to what there used to be. The BBs they give out are a joke in any room. They don't give enough of them. I have won there, but you still have your constant winners.

Something I'd like to know is this. The coveralls in Highrollers go from 7500-150. There are different spans in the other rooms. Does anyone win anywhere in between, like 500 or even 250? Maybe someone who plays there more often can tell me. I've never seen it happen and it seems pointless to give a span if you always wind up at the lowest win.

Good things about Bingomania: They have a good variety of slot machines, although they limit the amount you can bet on many of them. I have won good money on them and they have never given a problem with payouts. What's nice is they process them 3 days a week so you can get your money pretty fast. The down side is you lose all your BBs if you cash out. I also get 25 bonus bucks in my account every month I deposit $50 or more. Higher loyalty levels get more.

Overall, bingo isn't as good there as it used to be, but the slots have improved. I guess you can't expect everything. Hope someone can answer my question about coveralls.

Hi Misty.. welcome back! I did play at Mania for a while and enjoyed it. I actually could win from time to time in the high rollers room, which was the only one I cared to play in because of the pot size, with only 4 cards. Then it got to the point where it didn't matter how many I played or what method I used, just couldn't win.

I am the same as others, when that happens I move on. That is a very healthy DOWN grade on the CA. I never saw it go for more than $200. They do pay fast and with no hassles... but if a player can't win.. what is the point? They are on the approved list here at BPU because of their player friendly rules.. no playthru, etc.

It is such a good feeling to know that players are finally being verbal about their experiences and the things they observe, letting BPU know that so many are becoming VERY savvy about things they see and like or don't like!!

Hi Sissy,

Thanks for the welcome. I don't win much in the bingo rooms. Also a lot of pots seem to be shared. I have gotten my big wins in the slot machines. I think the span of the CAs is ridiculous too, even though you've seen $200 that is still some stretch from $7500. I guess they figure it starts out looking good.

I was surprised that there are so few players in the room compared to what there used to be

The reason for that is the Bush governments ban on online gambling. Before the USA ban there was a lot more players, some sites have found ways around it, but because of the limited deposit, withdrawal options now, a lot of players just gave up online bingo for good. Neteller folding didn't make things any easier either. All sites felt the hit, not just Bingomania, and many sites folded.

Something I'd like to know is this. The coveralls in Highrollers go from 7500-150. There are different spans in the other rooms. Does anyone win anywhere in between, like 500 or even 250

Yes, I have seen it many, many times. I have even seen the max amount won along with the progressive jackpot by the same player on the same game a few times. The thing I like most about Bingomania is, the progressive jackpot plays every game. At most sites it only plays on the Coverall pattern. No limit to bbs, and 30 days to get bbs between deposits, most sites you have to deposit every 7 - 10 days to get chat bbs and there is a limit you can win in that time.

The down side is you lose all your BBs if you cash out

All sites I have ever played at does that, if they didn't they would go broke. A player could withdraw, then play again using the left over bonus money, win again withdraw, etc. etc.

I think the span of the CAs is ridiculous too, even though you've seen $200 that is still some stretch from $7500.

Why exactly do you feel that way? Is it not good that the CA's start big? Would you rather have them start at $200 and not move? Not me, that's for sure, I have seen the big CA's won there, so I know it happens. And I have seen it won on in between amounts pretty much daily.

Hi Bobbie,
I have now seen the CA go for some in between amounts, but it doesn't happen often that I've seen. Then again, I'm not there all day so it could be that it does happen more often.

As far as losing your BBs on withdrawal, Bingohall allows you to keep your BBs when you withdraw. Their downside is that they only pay out once a week, but once you put in a withdrawal, you can then use your BBs to play. They also let you use BBs to play slots if you accept 50% of their value. They also have their repeat winners who also seem to be the ones who win the big jackpots. I have won pretty decent amounts there in bingo and slots and have not had a problem getting paid. I've also had my dry spells and their repeat winners never seem to have them. I still play there once in a while.

I tried Gala bingo and they have no playthrough on their bingo or their slots. Only problem I had was their bingo boards are very confusing. I wound up buying more cards than I wanted because of it. I didn't do the chat rooms, but their slots aren't too bad. Bingomania has the best slots and Bingohall slots are good too.

I wouldn't know about slots I never play them. Did you also know that Bingomania just gave away the biggest jackpot ever in the history of online bingo sites? Over $130,000.00 I think it was, and there is a video of the player getting the check from the site owner at the site, think it's on the home page or in the ManiaStu blog. It was won on the Bring Home the Bacon slot. I have not played at any other site, because of thier rules, no playthrough, jackpot plays every game, no cashout problems, no prebuy so no house players.

I used to play at Bingohall years ago, and will never go back there. To many bad reports about that site, and I never won there.

I also like the fact that Bingomania has a chat host in each of thier rooms, most sites have one chat host and have all the rooms connected. Like Amigo for instance if you can be playing in any of the rooms, but if you open chat it is all the same room. I didn't know this at first and people were calling for numbers they needed, and on my screen they were already called, so I questioned it, they told me I must be playing in a different room, but the chat is all one big one. So if you are not playing in the room the chat host is on, you can't play the chat games. Also I like the 3 part game in the Moneypot room at Bingomania too, you get 3 chances to win on one purchase, that suits me just fine.

I tried Bingoworkz, thier rules are fine but I don't like the fact that the pot you win isn't all in cash, part is cash and part is bonus money, depending on what people used to purchase cards with. I was playing with cash only and won a few times and ended up with almost all bonus money and no cash for my wins. They have cash only rooms but it's the dollar room and I am not a highroller player.

There are many different forms of "house players". Not being able to pre purchase does not guarantee there are none at any given site. If a player is playing in a pay to win room on a sign up bonus, and they cannot withdraw if they do win, they are immediately playing for the house because their wins, should they have any are taken from paying players and put back into the pot.

I like bingomania:) I like their rules and their play. I do see those who wins lots more than me but have had my "waves" when i was playing there.

The fall in players, however, I do not believe to be the fault of the USA gov't as many sites, including Manias have found their way around these depositing rules, as was predicted and has come to pass. Western Union is against funding online gambling... but players still use it, the same as sites offer it. Sites change the names of the recipeints to evade too much activity with one name. The players use whatever options are available to them and the sites work overtime making sure these players can give their money. What the govt stopped was ANY financial institution in the USA from funding online gambling. Does Visa care what their prepaid cards are used for as long as they get their % from them? NOOOOOOOOOO!!

This is more than the government has the staff to cover and many offshore companies know it. So if a site has a drop in players, the funding abilities may be one explanation, but there are many that could be mentioned as the reason for a fall in players. When I get the to "can't win for chit" place, I am done at a site, as I am sure many are. It becomes clear after a while to anyone who plays online bingo.

Bottom line is to trust the operators (managers) of the site you play at. If they are worth their salt, they will stand up for you and work with you should a situation arise that needs tended to. You do not see many complaints about sites with decent management. Those with crappy and greedy ones have plenty of complaints. As always.. read the rules and do your research to become savvy and your online experiences will be much more satisfactory to you.

It has taken years to come about, but we see sites wanting to become more player friendly all the time regardking playthrough, bonuses, deposit requirements etc. The players have made a statement by frequenting the sites who are willing to present a more attractive package to players concerning their money The site i work out is growing by leaps and bounds. That tells me they are doing something right!!

BingoWorkz has many rooms, Bingo Central and the Fair and Square room pay part cash and part bb's while Desperate Housewives Room play cash and a set amt of BB's that can be used but a win is cash only and the cost per card is 25 cents. LowMax Room is a cash only as well and cards range from 10 cents to 25 cents with a max of 25 cards. They also have Bob's which is cash only and the cost of cards is 50 cents as well as a high roller room where the cost is $1.00 a card. There is a great variety of rooms for players to choose from.

Many sites have now gone to no play thru on Bingo only. I can see no decline in the number of on-line bingo players other than the fact of the economy decline and players becoming more savvy and playing where they can get fair and honest play for what they do spend.

No site will meet the needs of all players so the best advice is play at a site you like and trust, where there is no play thru, fairness, rules that are easy to find and understand and good customer service.

There are many sites that have no playthrough on Bingo, but are ridiculous on their playthroughs on slot winnings. Since I enjoy both, I watch for these rules. Most site also won't let you play on slots with BBs. Galabingo allows it. Bingomania doesn't and Bingohall lets you cut your BBs in half to play slots.

As far as deposits, ewalletexpress charges $10 to make a deposit, but for November they will deposit $50 in your account when you make a purchase. I went on Bingomania through them the other night and immediately got $50 more in my account. That took care of the deposit fee and then some. The down side is that making a deposit from my checking account that's linked to it takes 7 business days to clear. If you want to do an express deposit it costs 8.8% of the deposit, so you have to plan ahead.

When I've made a withdrawal from winnings, ewallet didn't take too long to get it into my checking account and doesn't charge for that.
For those who use Ewallet for their deposits you might want to check out the $50 promotion.

The fall in players, however, I do not believe to be the fault of the USA gov't as many sites, including Manias have found their way around these depositing rules, as was predicted and has come to pass

I disagree with you 100% sissy. When the USA put the ban up deposits dropped more than 50 percent, it came back up a little but no where near what it used to be. Yes some sites have found a way around it. But in many states all banking institutions have also put a ban up, because the government told them to do so. So all the players in those states can no longer play. There is absolutely no way around it for them.

Western Union is against funding online gambling... but players still use it, the same as sites offer it.

Sites that offer Western Union cannot be trusted, since it's illegal to use it for online gambling. Just like paypal, you will never see a gambling site use paypal, if they get caught they are in trouble. Because of all the hoops you now have to jump through just to make a deposit, or a withdrawal a lot of players have given up, and gone back to land based bingo, it's just too much of a hassle, and really I don't blame them. The reason people chose online bingo is because it was easy, well it's not easy anymore, it's a huge hassle.

BingoWorkz has many rooms, Bingo Central and the Fair and Square room pay part cash and part bb's while Desperate Housewives Room play cash and a set amt of BB's that can be used but a win is cash only and the cost per card is 25 cents. LowMax Room is a cash only as well and cards range from 10 cents to 25 cents with a max of 25 cards. They also have Bob's which is cash only and the cost of cards is 50 cents as well as a high roller room where the cost is $1.00 a card. There is a great variety of rooms for players to choose from.

If that is true then the rooms are not open all the time, or they have changed since I was last there. The only cash only room was the dollar room last time I was there.

but are ridiculous on their playthroughs on slot winnings.


Bingomania has no playthrough on any of the games, including slots.

Great tips all of you- thanks!

As posted at their site, here are just a few of the changes being made at Mania:


This makes one less site that has no playthru....


This makes two more old rooms and one new one that have bit the dust

There are more changes, including changes in the loyalty bonus program, that you can read about at their site under the ManiaStu blog link, but these are the ones that caught my eye more than the others. They started off with 7 rooms (from $5 SuperHighRoller down to Penny) and looks like they will now have 4 rooms ($1, .25, .05, and Friday Fair and Square which is a fixed price room of 10-12 cards for one money)

I saw those changes today too. When they say you have to wager 3x your deposit and you deposit $100, that means you have to play $300 before you can make a withdrawal. I guess that would be everytime you deposit? I'm figuring that wouldn't include your bonus bucks. So if you play bingo only and you win $600, you can't withdraw that until you play $300 of it. This means you can only withdraw the remaining $300.

Now only once a week withdrawals is starting to sound like Bingohall.