Love Bingo claims to provide frequently updated unique promotions and exciting new innovations into online bingo games. I didn't have to look for the St Minver branding to know who powered the site. While far from offering a unique bingo experience the site does go the extra mile outside the constraints it finds itself in. With a regularly updated blog written by the sites very own cupid, Leo, as well as a presence on Facebook, MySpace and Bebo pages, the site does its best to maintain relationships with its players.

To get new members started the site offers all those that sign-up £1 of free plays giving them the opportunity to test the site without spending their own money. If you like what you see there is a generous 100% 1st deposit bonus up to £125. So if you deposit £30 then you get an extra £30 free.

As mentioned Love Bingo uses the St Minver platform, (other sites include Chit Chat Bingo, Castle Bingo, Daily Mail Bingo, Littlewoods Bingo, Metro Bingo, Yahoo Games, Moyo Bingo, Cheggers Bingo, Butlins Bingo, Inter Bingo Teletext Bingo and Bingojoy) players will have the opportunity to play a range of familiar games and will benefit from some impressive jackpots prizes.

The site is very simple and you are unlikely to get lost. Unlike some of the other St Minver sites the design and graphics are appealing and the menu items are clearly set out. When it comes to the bingo things are just as simple.

The site has 3 traditional 90 ball bingo rooms and a 75 ball pattern bingo room for those that like their bingo with a little difference. There is a good mix of stakes and the prize money is attractive.

There is also a selection of jackpots and progressive jackpots ensuring that the majority of games have the potential of making a significant difference to your life. One of the bigger pots on offer is the 'Giant Jackpot' which is a minimum of £40,000 and is played on various games throughout the day.  Click on the 'Timetable' tab for all the details of what games are being played in each of the rooms as well as details of the jackpot prize pots.

While your in this section it is a good idea to have a quick scan of the chat games and how to play them. It is easy to see why the chat games are so popular as they have been well thought through. Clearly this is an area that online bingo excels over the land based clubs, and Love Bingo have done a grand job of putting together some top games. Players can only take part if they have deposited in their account within the last 7 days and purchased a bingo ticket at the time of the chat games. There are variety of games all with a cash prize up to £12.


In addition to the bingo the site has some great extras to keep your coming back for more. The range of the slots is highly impressive with favourites such a 'Rainbow Riches', 'Monopoly' and 'X Factor'. With around 50 different slots to choose you are sure to find some you like. For a little more excitement you may be tempted to try one of the progressive slots or the scratchcards. One of my favourites is blackjack and Love Bingo does not disappoint. The site boasts an impressive selection of casino games with different versions of poker, blackjack and roulette.

Promotions

Promotions generally are the same as those played at other St Minver sites. However, there are a few gems that will keep players happy.

The week starts with mega money Mondays. Check out the big bingo deals and super slot offers stacked back to back each Monday.

Fancy a trip to Mallorca, Portugal or even Orlando, well be in the Bingo Cafe room between 9pm and 10pm every Thursday where there is a super holiday up for grabs. Plus every Thursday there is a guaranteed £3,000 up for grabs.

Win a Fortune Fridays! Make more of your Friday with our Happy Hour at 6pm where you’ll get twice as much play for half the price with double the chances to win! Spin to win – there’s free cash, extra chances to win, great tournaments and super slot play!

Each month on selected days it's VALUE BINGO DAY when bingo costs just 1p to play for a huge 12 hour stretch! Don't worry if you cannot make it just pre-buy your tickets and check back later to see if you have won.

Loyalty Scheme

Love Bingo does have a loyalty scheme but I am sure regulars are far from jumping up and down about it.

Every time you purchase £1 worth or tickets or stake £1 on the games highlighted in the table below, you get the following loyalty points:

Bingo - 10     Keno - 5     Hollywood Reels Slot - 5     £1 Atlantis Scratchard - 5

Every 1,000 Loyalty Points = £1 of Bingo Bonus Points which means you are getting 0.5 - 1% of everything you spend back. Or if you want to really feel like you have been short changed you can save up your points to spend on a VIP Shopping Experience in London or a Weekend for Two in Paris!

A weekend in Paris for two will set you back a mere 1m points = £100,000 wagered and £1,000 of free bingo (I am sure my trip to Paris for two last year only cost £250!). I have set out how many £s of bingo you sacrifice by saving up for the gifts:

A champagne hamper £100, A pamper spa day £200, VIP shopping experience in London £300, A hot air balloon ride for two £400, IPOD Video £500 (you can but these for less than £150), A 20in TV £600 (my 42in TV was only £440), A theatre break for two £700, Marriot Hotel Break for 2 £800, Lunch for 2 on the Orient Express £900.

Withdrawal constraints are not so clever and players either. A ten times wagering requirement applies to all Bonus money issued by the St. Minver bingo network before a player may withdraw winnings made on that bonus money. In addition players must have deposited at least £10 before any withdrawal can be made.

This means that if you are issued a £1 bonus on registration then deposit £10 and receive a £10 bonus (making a total bonus of £1+£10 = £11), you must purchase TEN TIMES the bonus amount in tickets (in this example £110) before withdrawing winnings.

In summary, Love Bingo, offers little different from other St Minver sites, the bingo, games and jackpots are for the most part the same. While some players of other St Minver sites will feel there is little point trying out this site, if you are fan of the alternatives it may be worth switching, although don't forget by taking the bonus you are committing yourself in not being able to withdraw for a while. The offline social networking focus and another chance to get £1 free to try the site and 100% cash match on your first deposit might be be enough of a reason to register.

Click here to claim your free plays and 100% cash match at Love Bingo