Bingo Liner is a unique site which offers something a little different. It is powered by the Leap Frog platform. The highly interactive virtual environment, with fantastic graphics allows players to walk around and meet other players. This community type environment makes the gaming experience more entertaining for players and adds that edge that other sites cannot offer. The downside is that you have to download the software to your computer but don't let that put you off otherwise you might just miss out on this little gem. It was quite common a few years ago to have to download software in order to play at many bingo sites. The reason for this is that generally it is much faster, a better experience and the quality of the graphics is that much higher. However, now that the majority of people use broadband, many online bingo sites have switched to browser powered platforms to make it easier and more appealing to online players. While the download platforms still offer that extra edge, many gaming companies don't feel such benefits outweigh the need to download the software, which in its self puts players off. None of the big companies such as Tombola, Foxy Bingo, Wink Bingo or Gala Bingo offer download versions of gameplay. In fact at the time of the review this is the first site in 30 that still is download only! Don't be put off by the need to download the software, the 3D interactive experience makes it more than worth while - and you get to try the site for free with one of the most generous offers around!
When you play this game you get to choose an icon and you get to walk around the bingo rooms, picks a seat and chat to the other players all in a 3D virtual setting.
Players that have tried Bingo Cafe, King Jackpot, Bingo Cabin or Jet Bingo will be familiar with the Leap Frog platform.
Bonuses
£10 FREE - The site offers a variety of promotional bonuses that will keep players happy. To start with you can try before you buy with their £10 no deposit free money and 20 free slot spins. This should be enough to convince people to download the software and give it a go.
DEPOSIT BONUS - on your first 3 deposits you get a 100% cash match, e.g. deposit £100 and get an additionally £100 free.
SUBSEQUENT DEPOSIT BONUSES - all players get a 20% bonus on all deposits, VIP's recieve 40% on all deposits and ALL deposits made on a Saturday receive a 50% bonus.
Clearly it makes sense to take party in the loyalty program to become a VIP member or credit your account on a Saturday. The criteria for becoming a VIP member is based on the amount you spend / deposit at the site, submitting identification documents. Benefits in additon to the 40% bonuses include random weekly free cash, Birthday and Christmas presents, random gifts and free VIP tournaments.
Notes on Bonus Money
As of June 2010 the latest set of terms and conditions for the site was dated 31/08/07. Points customers should be aware of
"Customers will not earn Bingo Bucks on any deposit after the first deposit if the sum of their Real Money account and their Bingo Bucks account is greater than £5"
"The free slot spins are only available prior to making an initial deposit. Once a customer has made an initial deposit, the 200 free spins (or remainder thereof) will no longer be available."
By looks of things don't credit your account if you already have money in it othersise you may get no bonus or you might lose your free spins.
In addition there were a number of other concerns in the T&C's - if your account is inactive for two months you lose all your bonus money. If you make a withdrawal of less than £50 you lose all your bonus money. Make sure you use all you bonus money at the earliest opportunity as you never know when it might disappear!
"Customers will be required to meet the wagering requirements of either bingo or slot play. The wagering requirements when playing bingo - the customer must wager 3 times the sum of (i) all his deposits made since the date of his last deposit that earned Bingo Bucks, and (ii) all the Bingo Bucks and cash bonuses awarded since the date of his last deposit that earned Bingo Bucks. The wagering requirements when playing slots - the customer must wager 10 times the sum of (i) all his deposits made since the date of his last deposit that earned Bingo Bucks, and (ii) all the Bingo Bucks and cash bonuses awarded since the date of his last deposit that earned Bingo Bucks." This is a real concern!!! If I get a bonus on my 1st deposit and then play at the site for a couple of months making various deposits it would suggest I cannot make a withdrawal until I have wagered the bonus money and ALL subsequent deposits 3 times over. We are not quite sure whether you can withdraw you money in your real account (e.g. your deposits and winnings) or that if you do there is a penalty for doing so. Either way players should deposit with caution.
Players that take part in jackpot or bonus games should also take note of the following:
"Customers will only be eligible for table game bonuses within 7 days of having made a deposit. Any jackpot won by a customer who is not eligible to win will be added back to the jackpot amount." If you win a jackpot game and haven't made a deposit within the last 7 days you lose the amount.
For those that wondering why I am less than impressed with the small print on this site consider the rules in relation to one of the market leaders such as Foxy Bingo.
"Minimum withdrawal of £30. Request withdrawal anytime and it will be processed within 48 hours. Cannot withdraw free money but you can withdraw any winnings on the free money."
So I deposit £100, I get £100 free, I wager the whole £200, win nothing and deposit a further £50 and manage to win £150 which I then withdraw without a problem at Foxy Bingo.
The same situation at Bingo Liner. The T&C's suggest you would have to continue to wager your winnings until you have played £750 worth of bingo. The odds of you having anything left by then are slim. In addition note any money you deposit from now on has to be wagered 3 times prior to making a withdrawal, regardless of whether you receive any bonus on that money. Deposit with caution becasue you will struggle to get any of your money back once you have.
Bingo
In terms of bingo games the sites has a variety of bingo rooms that will keep players entertained. There are numerous rooms where you can play traditional 90 ball bingo and other rooms dedicated to 75 ball pattern bingo. There are a number of progressive jackpot games with the largest at the time of this review being the Pyramids of Cash. There is a variety of game stakes and the prize money is generally good for the number of people playing.
The site also offers some fantastic slot games with progressive jackpots, as well online poker, roulette and keno games.
Summary
The site is unique and the 3D graphics will certainly make it a little more real. The free trail is certainly worth considering and 100% bonus on your first 3 deposits is good but credit your account with caution. Read the points we have raised to ensure you get the most from your money. If you win a big jackpot the bonus clauses are unlikely to effect you. If however you are looking for a site without restrictions, you know you like to regularly change sites then you might be disappointed when you can't withdraw your funds.
While the site is very generous the reality for the majority of players is that your deposits are turned to "monopoly money" and unless you get a big win or win regularly your account balance is pretty much worthless. You will have a lot of fun on the site - but be realistic you don't get anything in life for free. Make sure you take advantage of the £10 free money and decide whether this site is for you!
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