Wink Bingo Review

Wink Bingo is a relative old-timer in online bingo terms, as it’s been around since early 2008. However, that’s not to say that the site has stayed stagnant in the years since it first launched. In fact, it’s tried hard and succeeded in keeping up with ever-changing technology, reinventing its brand image, and adding new game variants. Consequently, Wink Bingo has become one of the most successful Dragonfish bingo brands, and in 2016, its owners and operators (888) took the decision to launch a secondary Wink website that’s entirely dedicated to online slots (Wink Slots).

But, as there is now a profusion of Dragonfish bingo sites to choose from, does Wink still cut the mustard? Well, working in its favour is its extremely large player base, which means that the bingo rooms are constantly buzzing and filled with helpful roomies who are more than happy to aid newbies in settling in. The site also has its own blog and a comprehensive guide on how to play. In addition, it has a presence on no less than four social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube), plus a long list of positive player testimonials.

As for promotions, there’s a £37 welcome bonus for newcomers, guaranteed bonuses on all deposits, big daily jackpot games, progressive room jackpots, VIP club benefits, cashback, six free bingo rooms, and a VIP club which allows you to qualify for a feast of special privileges and also gives you VIP status across all of the brands in the Joy Gem VIP Network (N.B., Wink Bingo, 888 Ladies, Tasty Bingo, Red Bus Bingo, Posh Bingo, Bingo Loft, Bingo Appy, and Bingo Street.

The Wink Bingo website has a dedicated page regarding mobile bingo. If you prefer, you can download the Wink Bingo app for iOS devices from the iTunes App Store (N.B., there isn’t an Android app due to Google’s stance on gambling-related app store content) or, if you own another type of device, you can log-in to your account and play games directly from your mobile browser. Having tried both methods, we’ve found them equally easy to use and everything that you need – be it slots or bingo games – is on hand.

Both 90-ball and 75-ball bingo are represented at Wink Bingo, and you can play in rooms like The Strip, The Ball Pool, Stack Up, High 5, Tutti Frutti, The Hangout, Spare Pennies (N.B. this is the site’s five-line bingo room), and The Unwind. Tickets cost an average of 1p to 10p per card, but there are also daily jackpot games such as Magic Monday (£600), T’Riffic Tuesday (£1,500), and Soothing Sunday (£10,000) which cost 5p to 50p per ticket to participate in.

If you achieve VIP status, you’ll also get access to up to four exclusive VIP rooms – Daily Joy Gem (£300), Sparkling Gem (£500), £2,500 Power Gem, and Free £250 Daily Gems.

In addition, there are six free rooms, some of which are for all funded players and others which are only open to roomies who’ve made a recent deposit or been a member for more than six months. And, there’s one room called Newbies which is just for newcomers, where you can play for loyalty points and £300 of bonuses daily for your first three days at the site without having to make a deposit.

You also have the option to play over five hundred online slots (including some progressives) and instant games such as Cleopatra, Twin Spin, Fluffy Favourites, Rainbow Riches, Starburst, Finn and the Swirly Spin, and Planet of the Apes. Although it’s possible to search for particular games, it would be handy if the lobby gave you the option to view the choices via filters.

For times when you need assistance, your first port of call should be the Help pages where you’ll find FAQ regarding registering an account, logging-in, banking, games, technical issues, and Source of Funds requests. If you’re unable to find the answer to your problem, you can contact the customer service team via telephone or email between 9 AM and 1 AM, seven days a week. In place of a live chat service, there’s a Live Help room which is manned by agents 24/7 and can be accessed via the chatroom drop-down menu in any of Wink’s bingo rooms.

Wink Bingo offers a sizeable and diverse range of banking options, including debit/credit cards, wire transfer, phone deposit, Paypal, Paysafecard, and Entropay, although ideally, we’d like to see Skrill and NETELLER added to the accepted payment methods.

You can deposit and withdraw amounts from £10 and upwards per transaction. Like other Dragonfish/Cassava sites, Wink Bingo has a 48-hour withdrawal processing period during which time, you can reverse your request. So, once the 48 hours is up, you must wait for a further four to seven working days to receive your monies.

£5 is the minimum deposit amount at Wink Bingo.