Gala Bingo Bingo Site Review

Gala Bingo benefits from running on Entain software, giving access to Entain network games with big jackpot payouts. At the same time, the site hosts a number of exclusive bingo rooms, making it a big attraction for anyone looking for something new. Entain is well known for its 90-ball, 80-ball, 75-ball and 50-ball games, and Gala Bingo also offers occasional 36-ball and 30-ball specials.

The big draw is the £100K bingo game, which takes place on the 2nd of the month and comes with a guaranteed Full House prize of £50K. We checked in around mid-month to find the game had already attracted well over 27,000 players, so it’s definitely popular!

At the other end of the scale, we found free games starting every 6 minutes in the Free Bingo room, with guaranteed wins between 6pm-7pm every day. That’s just one out of over 20 rooms, including Bingo Beats, Bingo Boom, Main Event and Metropolis. There’s a game suitable for absolutely everyone, at every hour of the day and night, with tickets priced from 1p – 50p.

Slots

Bingo sites traditionally offer at least a few slot games, but they’re an online destination in their own right at Gala Bingo. There are hundreds to choose from, and these aren’t cheap, generic or cloned slots. We’re talking high-quality games such as Immortal Romance, Starburst and The Dog House. Gala Bingo has access to slots from leading developers including NetEnt, Eyecon, Pragmatic Play and Microgaming, so popular favourites are always available from the moment they launch.  

There are a few slot games exclusive to Gala Bingo in the Gala Gold section, where you’ll find Emmerdale Fun Drops and Gala Cash Pots, for example. There are special menu headings for Fluffy Favourites and Megaways too, as well as Drops & Wins for those chasing bigger payouts. All the Jackpot slots are grouped under one menu tab, but they’re divided up further into Age of The Gods, Jackpot King and Hourly Jackpot games.

Other games

Usually it would end there, but Gala Bingo still has more games for you to explore, including some popular casino favourites. Games are grouped under the following headings, making them easy to find:

• Scratchcards: The site offers an excellent collection of instant win games, including scratchers, Lucky Taps and a few video bingo games.
• Table games: This is where you’ll find old-school classics, including Blackjack, Roulette, Casino Hold ‘em and Jacks or Better.
• Game shows: Live game shows give you all the action and fun of the casino floor, with none of the usual expense. Play games in real time, including Sweet Bonanza Candyland, Monopoly Live, and Deal or No Deal: The Big Draw.
• Slingo: The fun game that every bingo or slots fan needs to know about! Slingo is a cross between the two, where you spin up balls to complete winning lines on the grid. There’s no competition against other players, and you can take your pick from a huge variety of themes.
• Rolling Pots: This is where you’ll want to be if you want to track down all the latest must-drop jackpot games. Find out which are the games you need to know about, and how long you have left to give them a go!

It’s the community that can make or break the online bingo experience, but you’re in safe hands at Gala Bingo! After all, this is a site that’s been around for two decades, so they know what it takes to keep players happy and coming back for more. Chat hosts keep the conversation flowing and organise fun chat competitions that everyone can join in with.

Head on over to the Gala Hub for community-based news and gossip, and maybe even make your own contribution. It’s a fun way of getting involved – or you could join in one of the tournaments, if you’ve got more of a competitive spirit. The aim is for everyone to have fun, make friends and maybe win a few games along the way.

You have to check the opt-in box to sign up to the Gala Rewards programme, but it’s something that’s definitely worth doing! Straight away, you’ll start earning cashback on every bingo ticket you buy, as well as free spins and access to exclusive bingo rooms.

Head for the Rewards page to discover the current promotions and offers you need to know about. There’s a Bonus Wheel offering free spins, and free bingo tickets for anyone making a qualifying deposit. You could even receive a generous boost to your top-up, depending on what's on offer, so it’s always worth checking out before making a deposit.

Visa, Apple Pay, Skrill and Neteller have a minimum deposit of £5, increasing to £10 for PayPal and paysafecard. It’s worth noting that withdrawals can’t be made back to your paysafecard so you’ll have to choose an alternative method when you want to cash out. Most payment types other than debit cards don’t qualify for the introductory bonus, so that’s worth taking into consideration, at least for your first deposit.

Gala Bingo doesn’t charge any fees and aims to process withdrawal requests within 2 days, usually less. Bear in mind that some financial providers could add up to 5 business days on top of that – the site gives full details of timescales within its help pages.

Everyone needs a helping hand now and again, so it’s a joy to discover that Gala Bingo offers round-the-clock support. You can get in touch via the email contact form, if you’re not in too much of a hurry, or use the live chat for a response within a couple of minutes. You can also send them an instant message via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with an average response time of 5 minutes. To find these options, you'll have to go through the FAQs and click the 'New more help' button. Alternatively, there's a live chat button on the deposit screen.

Before you get in touch with customer support services, try checking out the site’s FAQ sections, which cover most of the issues players might encounter. There’s usually plenty of support to be had in the chat rooms too, and Gala Bingo always keeps a close watch on its social media channels.

If you want to take tighter control over your playing experience, there are plenty of onsite tools and resources to help you do just that. From setting time out and deposit limits, to checking out ways of staying safe online, there’s a whole section dedicated to Safer Gambling. You’ll also find links from the foot of the home page to a number of sources of further support, including GamStop and BeGambleAware.