A warm welcome to Diamond Bingo where we sign up, login and play for real money at the very best bingo sites. By doing so we are able to offer completely honest and real reviews, and through our highly rated bingo site reviews, we aim to rate and rank UK bingo sites for you to see.
Players can also leave their own reviews or feedback. Sharing your experiences no matter if they are good or bad will help other people just like you decide whether or not to join a site and play.
The team at diamond bingo work very hard to ensure our website is kept up to date with the latest bingo bonuses, news and stories from around the World. We are serious about making us the go-to site for trusted and reliable information. This way players can make an informed decision as to which bingo site to join.
The name “Diamond Bingo” for those who may be interested came about over another glass of wine. A Diamond symbolized beauty, distinction, wealth but importantly it’s known as a girls best friend, this shiny stone became our symbol. When ranking and testing the bingo sites we found a few Diamonds in the rough, bingo sites we didn’t expect to be very good that turned out to be dazzling. The name diamond bingo was born.
Top 10 UK Bingo Sites 2021
A lot of different factors went into compiling the top 10 bingo sites on the diamond bingo UK site list you see above. All these factors are explained below which is a lot of reading. If you just want to get playing then simply choose a site from the list, sign up, make a deposit and claim your bonus offer.
It is, however, worth reading the reviews for each bingo site before signing up. Every review is written by an industry expert and avid bingo fan.
Players can also share their own experiences and rank the sites they have played online. This helps give a broader range of opinion and the more information you have before signing up, the better.
Diamond Bingo Quick Guide
- Diamond bingo have reviewed over 500 online bingo sites
- We are independent and open when writing reviews
- The team try to cover all important aspects
- We are a small family run business with over 20 years experience
- Our website is growing daily and new featured added on a regular basis
The Diamond Bingo Criteria Test
A lot of thought went into how we rate and rank each bingo site, after all, we need to be fair but with hundreds of sites out there we needed to make sure everyone got a fair crack of the whip. We know from 20 years in this industry and being classed as “experts” that many bingo review sites are swayed by money and don’t give a true. Diamond bingo provides an open and honest review. It would be easy and probably more businesses minded to make money by taking payments in exchange for places on our list of top 10 bingo sites… We won’t do this!
Our aim was simple yet involved a lot of research, a lot of fact-finding and a lot of red wine to get through the long hours and late nights. We want Diamond bingo to be the best bingo review site, showcasing the best bingo bonuses and provide a wealth of information about the game and highlight any news, promotions, special offers and so much more.
Because of all the above, we carried out 10 tests to rank each bingo site. Every site we review was scored on each test from 1 to 100, and at the end, we totalled up the scores to see once and for all which was the best UK bingo site out there. But our mission is far from finished! New bingo operators launch, others change their promotions, games and offer so we are constantly adjusting and re-looking at what’s on offer.
Without further ado here’s what we did rank the bingo rooms and operators. Be forewarned this is a lot of reading, perhaps a glass of wine would be a nice idea for you
Things We Looked at:
- Each site started with 10 points for having 90 ball and 75 ball bingo games
- If they didn’t offer these 5 points were deducted for each
- For every other bingo version, 5 points were added
- We carried out speed tests and scored each on the software’s stability and smoothness
- Extra points were added depending on the number of slots offer
- More points added for side games such as scratchcards or roulette
- We scored each on their mobile and tablet compatibility, although we did further tests on these at a later stage in the review.
Many bingo sites run on a network and have what are known as sister sites. These are basically the extra same bingo sites all pooled together but with different names. This is good as it ensures there are always players around. The more players the more games there will be. However, so many bingo sites use the same software that many of the sites scored exactly the same in the above tests.
We did find it useful however and we did learn a lot about bingo networks, and bingo software which led to even more informative articles on the subject.
Diamond Bingo Offer Up To Date Information
One thing we want to make clear is that everyone at Diamond Bingo is dedicated to making this the place to come for bingo bonuses, promotions and honest bingo site reviews. We try to make our reviews as in-depth as possible so readers can understand what’s good and what’s not so good about each and every UK bingo site out there.
Rest assured that as things change (which they do daily) we will update the pages, bonuses and reviews to reflect the most up to date and accurate information.
If you spot anything incorrect or would even like to contribute to the website then please do get in touch. We are always very happy to hear from readers and welcome all feedback.
We try to compare UK bingo sites so you don’t have too. There are currently over 300 UK bingo sites that are licensed to provide real money online bingo. That’s a lot of times, energy and effort that needs to be put. We do this so you don’t have too!
Bingo Site Safety, Security & Licensing
This is the boring part of reviewing online bingo sites, but all credit to the Diamond Bingo team who dug deep to check each and every bingo site featured on here has a full UK gambling commission license. Although not exciting this is the first and most essential part of performing a bingo site review. Any site which wishes to provide real money bingo to the UK market must be licensed and regulated by the UKGC with no exceptions.
Ensuring they are legal and above board is paramount. The gambling commission ensure via audits, checks and scrutiny that each operator is kept inline and does everything needed to keep us as consumers safe online.
You can check a bingo site is legitimate by looking in the footer of their website. Every site featured or reviewed on diamond bingo has been checked by us. You should see a gambling commission logo and a valid link to their page on the Government website. This will show you the business name, address, trading names, which license they hold and if any fines or sanctions have been imposed. This is the very first check we do when reviewing a UK bingo site.
Software and Games Available
No matter how fancy a bingo site may appear what is more important is the software and games available. After all, it’s no good if we love 75 ball bingo and we sign up to a site that doesn’t offer the game. We know the “perfect bingo site” doesn’t exist, nothing in life is truly perfect, what suits one person will be loathed by another. So what we are looking for is excellence in many areas and a wide choice of games.
To rank sites based on their software and games we looked at a few factors and scored them accordingly.
Side Games & Slots – We all Love ‘Em
Sometimes and it is just sometimes for many of us, enjoying some side games such as scratch cards or slots is fun and a welcome distraction. It fills in the time between bingo games, or as a stand-alone platform playing slots in particular which offer huge jackpots and interactive bonus rounds offers a bit of a break.
The very best bingo sites know we enjoy these games, everyone id the diamond bingo office does! They also know they can make a lot more money from slots than they can offer 1p bingo tickets! Slots or depending on your age online fruit machines are an important factor to consider who choosing which bingo site to sign up to. Personally, I love any bingo site with fluffy favourites as do many others, it’s just such a cute game really, but video slots and progressive jackpots are what could change your life with a single spin.
We did some market research to find out which slots were most popular with bingo fans. Taking the top 5 and scored bingo sites based on which of they offered. Extra points to the sites with jackpot slots such as Mega Moolah, Mega Fortune Dreams and Jackpot Giant.
Top 5 Bingo Slots
- Fluffy Favourites
- Starburst
- Rainbow Riches
- Cleopatra
- Mega Fortune Dreams
Bingo Sites Never get a Second Chance To Make a First impression
Let’s say you’ve read a review, heard good things about a bingo site and decide to give it a try. The first time you visit is so important and the first impression is essential. If the site looks old fashioned and abandoned the chances are you will hit the back button straight away, and we would advise doing so.
Good UK bingo sites keep up to date with everything, and their website is the shop window into the World of online bingo fun and excitement that awaits. If it looks drab and unloved why would anyone want to sign up? Bingo operators that care about their first impression are much more likely to care about customers overall. You’ll find better bonuses, rewards and customer service from a site that has pride in its appearance.
We scored bingo sites on first impression from 1 to 10 1 being the lowest. You would be amazed by how many out of date bingo sites there are, many not mobile compatible which is an indicator the site is either struggling and bout to close, or you’ll be soon hung out to dry and looking for a better option.
Fun, Friendly and Vibrant Bingo Communities
One huge reason why people just like you and I join an online bingo site is for fun. The best bingo sites and those we at diamond bingo feature the most really do have a friendly community where you can make life long friends, it’s even proven to be a place to find love and even marriage. We have fun at the Diamond bingo office as it is pretty much a small bingo community of it’s own, online bingo sites should be the exact same.
Just like in real World bingo rooms some online communities are closed to outsiders. regulars who see new players winning can be a bit bitchy or make negative comments in the chat room. This really is pathetic and uncalled for, but people are fickle, jealous beings and that can’t be changed.
When you sign up to a site listed be sure to spend a little time hanging out in the chat rooms. The chat hosts are there to keep things in order but also play games and have a giveaway on the spot prizes. Sites that do this are much friendlier and because of this, they enjoy a large and loyal player base. I myself often log in to certain sites just for a catch up with roomies I haven’t spoken to in a while.
FUN is the main reason to play online bingo, sure winning a game or two is nice, or a jackpot is amazing… But making friends, having fun and looking forward to joining in is what counts. We rated sites based on their chat hosts, the overall community and the effort made by moderators to keep it light-hearted and fun.
As the advice on gambling goes: If the fun stops, stop!
Bingo Popularity
Online bingo is one of the fastest-growing online gaming sectors today. The game still has a ways to go before it catches up to online poker and casino gambling, but current player numbers are nothing to sneeze at. Online bingo is especially popular in the UK where live bingo halls and online bingo sites are posting impressive numbers of new players.
Bingo Chat Games MAKE IT MORE FUN!
One of the best things about online bingo is that you can chat with your friends all you want. Unlike live bingo, where talking interrupts the game, online bingo sites let you chat to your heart’s content. This unique ability has led to the creation of “chat games.” Look out for us in the chat rooms, our name? Diamond Bingo obviously.
Online bingo chat games are hosted by the chat moderators during normal bingo games. There are many types of chat games, but many of them revolve around trivia and various word games. The chat moderator will ask a question of some sort and you win a prize if you are the first person to answer correctly. In most cases, the prize is a few extra bonus bucks that can be used to purchase bingo cards.
These chat games won’t make you rich, but they definitely make the overall experience more engaging. If you’re having a slow night at the bingo table, the chat games help pass time and make it feel like you didn’t walk away completely empty-handed.