Virgin Bingo Review
Virgin Bingo is brought to you online by the big brand that is owned by Richard Branson so it’s not surprising that many people expect more from this online bingo brand than they actually get. We are not talking about the games, nor the promotions and offers that Virgin Bingo have to offer, simply the design of the home page for this brand. Landing at Virgin Bingo for the first time there is no WOW factor that you would expect, no popping of champagne corks, just a little fizz. Get passed this though and you’re in for a great ride on the Virgin Bingo train.
Ricardo is the mascot for Virgin Bingo currently; an all singing, all dancing jalapeno that has the cartoon looks of the man himself, Richard Branson.
The home page seems to focus a bit too much on casino style games rather than the bingo we are here for in our opinion and whilst Ricardo is there in all his sombrero, where are the bingo balls or relevant bingo information?
At registration for Virgin Bingo there is no requirement for financial information, just the standard name, address, email and username required to complete the process. However, try and enter the rooms before making a deposit and you can’t; a big warning sign appears saying you need to be ‘verified’ first! This can only be done by making a deposit – a massive thumbs down for us for this ‘requirement’ from Virgin Bingo. Players should be able to take a look around what they are buying into before being held at virtual gun point to make a deposit! For us, although already depositing members of Virgin Bingo, it would have been enough to make us click off of the brand and find another site powered by Virtue Fusion to play at! Slap on the wrist Mr Branson – bingo highwayman is not the way to attract players!
Virgin Bingo offers players who get through the registration and verification process a clean and fresh site to play at that has a variety of bingo games to offer. Alongside this, when you register to Virgin Bingo you are signing up to their ‘wallet’ with means you can play at the Casino, Games and Poker brands using the same login and banking details
In summary Virgin Bingo is a bit of a let down considering the name behind the brand but as always, you need to form your own opinion, this is just ours.
Pros
Big name operator, Virtue Fusion bingo software, impressive promotions, V* Points loyalty scheme
Cons
Rooms inaccessible unless a deposit has been made or at least 1p in your account as a depositing player!
October 2010
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Virgin Bingo Information
Bingo Rooms – 8 bingo rooms, 1 Joker Jackpot and 4 Multiplayer slots rooms
Bingo varieties – 75, 80 and 90 ball bingo
Side games – 36 available in chat and access to Virgin Casino and Games with same login
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Bingo Sign Up Bonuses And Deposit Offers
Virgin Bingo offers a 250% cash match bonus on your first transaction of £10 – spend this on bingo tickets and you’ll be given a £25 bonus.
Minimum Deposit And Withdrawal Requirements
The minimum deposit that can be made at Virgin Bingo is £5 or £10 if using PayPal with the minimum withdrawal amount of £5 unless using PayPal where the minimum withdrawal amount is £10.
Payment Options
Virgin Bingo accepts debit and credit cards, Neteller, Bank Transfer and PayPal.
Bingo Software / Network
Virgin Bingo is part of the Virtue Fusion bingo network using software of the same name. However they do have a standalone room available in their bingo client which is exclusive to Virgin Bingo members.
Licensing Jurisdiction And Complaints
Virgin Bingo is licensed in Alderney. Complaints to the licensing authority can be made here.
Support
Contact can be made with Virgin Bingo using the following methods:
- Telephone: 0800 915 6060
- Live support using web chat
- Call Back
- Email: help@virgingames.com
Your Comments On Virgin Bingo
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