Mecca Bingo Review

About Mecca Bingo

Mecca Bingo is a name you know you can trust. Beginning their heritage in traditional bingo halls many years ago, they have more recently moved into the digital age too. You can now play online, on mobile, and other devices also. What is undoubtedly one of the biggest reasons for Mecca’s popularity is the community feel to the site, which is not unlike the atmosphere in their bingo halls. They make you feel welcome and at ease right from the moment you join, with newbie friendly bingo rooms where there are games that you can play for free.

Despite the recent difficulties that the bricks and mortar bingo industry has faced, Mecca Bingo still has 86 wonderful bingo halls where you can enjoy a drink and a good time. Not everyone will feel entirely comfortable venturing out to a bingo hall quite yet, but as we’ve said, you can do a lot worse in capturing that fantastic atmosphere at Mecca Bingo online.

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Mecca Bingo Awards

Online Bingo Operator of the Year – International Gaming Awards 2016

Games Available

• 90 ball bingo
• 80 ball bingo
• 75 ball bingo
• Slots
• Scratchcards
• Casino

Mecca Bingo also has the use of exclusive bingo games, with X Factor Bingo and Britain’s Got Talent Bingo being two of the most popular. With the huge following of the TV shows, Mecca really have taken this trend and run with it!

The site makes it very easy to know when your favourite bingo games are ready to start. On the homepage, they really know where their audience wants to go: “No time for a cuppa, these games are about to start.” No time to waste – Mecca knows you want to get playing.

Mecca Bingo Games

Mecca Bingo runs on the Virtue Fusion platform (formerly known as Playtech) so if you’ve ever played on a Virtue Fusion site before, you might recognise some of the games available. However, Mecca Bingo also has its own exclusive games, as detailed below.

• Emoji Bingo: Exclusive to Mecca Bingo, Emoji Bingo can be played on your browser or through the exclusive app, which can be downloaded from the iTunes app store. Emojis replace bingo balls in this variant, and tickets are limited to 1 per player, with ten emojis on a ticket. Pick your own ticket price, and the more you stake, the bigger you’ll win! There’s a progressive community jackpot, and you’ll get a share even if you don’t win. Every time you match an emoji, you’ll hear a special popping sound, and to get the jackpot, you’ll have to call bingo in 19 calls or less. Winners receive half of the prize money, with the rest split between all the other players.
• Britain’s Got Talent Bingo: Based on the hit TV show, Britain’s Got Talent Bingo plays from 9pm to 11pm, with chances to win 6 cash prizes – the 1 line, 2 line, and full house prizes, as well as 3 special bonus prizes. It differs from the regular bingo games in that it’s got the Lucky Numbers Jackpot – choose 3 lucky numbers and if the 1 line, 2 line or full house win contains your lucky number, you’ll win a cash prize ranging from the Buzzer Bonus of £1, the Audience Award of £15, or the progressive community Judges Jackpot. The more players in the game, the bigger the jackpot will get, and when someone wins, they’ll receive half of the cash, with the rest being split between everyone in the room. There are also Star Struck games playing every 30 minutes, where you’ll receive a free scratch card if you purchased 6 or more tickets and didn’t win.
• The X Factor Bingo: Another bingo variant based on an entertainment reality show, The X Factor Bingo is one of Mecca Bingo’s most popular games. It plays every day at 10pm, and when you enter you’ll see the Judges’ Desk feature. They have a special ticket hidden behind their table, and if completed, it can lead to some big cash wins! There are 4 jackpots available on the Judges’ Desk ticket, and you need to get one or two lines to win rewards – you’ll also scoop prizes for marking off numbers on the full house call. If you get full house yourself, you’ll land the progressive jackpot, which starts at £250 and increases until it’s won.

As well as these, Mecca Bingo also features games such as Deal or No Deal 90 Ball, Sunset Strip 75 Ball, and Two Little Ducks. Correct at Publication – check site for latest games.

Slots and Casino Games

Mecca Bingo features some well-loved slots such as Cleopatra, Starburst, Rainbow Riches, Da Vinci Diamonds, Deal or No Deal – What’s In Your Box? and more. If you fancy casino games, there’s blackjack and roulette available.

In total, there are over 300 games which is pretty great for a Virtue Fusion bingo site.

Withdrawal and Wagering

• Minimum withdrawal: £10
• Withdrawal Fee: Up to £5 for Bank transfers
• Maximum Withdrawal: Up to £15,000 per day. If you’d like to withdraw more, then please contact customer services.

Withdrawal requirements: Photo ID, proof of address and card details may be requested. Withdrawals between £10 and £100 can be arranged to be made at your local Mecca Bingo club if you have won online – call 0800 032 0500 free between 10:30am and 9pm to arrange the collection, and make sure you bring proof of ID with you when you pick up your winnings.

Mecca Bingo Promotions

• Winning Wheel Wednesdays – Spin the wheel every wednesday for amazing prizes.
• Free Bingo Everyday
• Cashline Bingo
• Mecca Dream Come True – A fantastic promotion series going on this month. Make sure you catch one of these brilliant games this month.

Correct at publication – please check the promotions page at Mecca for the most up to date offers and games.

Social Media

• Facebook: Mecca Bingo maintains an active Facebook page where you can win bingo bonuses by participating in their mini competitions.
• Twitter: Mecca Bingo don’t seem to offer any exclusive promotions through their Twitter page, but it’s worth following to keep up with updates and on-site promotions, as well as links to the mini competitions they run on Facebook.
• Instagram: There don’t seem to be any exclusive promotions on Mecca Bingo’s Instagram, but like Twitter, it’s useful for keeping up with the on-site promotions, and they post fun little teasers now and then too.

Mecca Bingo on Mobile and Tablet

Mecca Bingo offers an exclusive app version of the site for both iPhone and Android users – visit the iTunes store to download the iPhone and iPad version, or visit Mecca Bingo to download the Android version – though make sure you can download from sources other than the Play Store before you download the app to your Android phone. Mecca Bingo’s app is the ONLY bingo app in the App Store that offers Cleopatra and Da Vinci Diamonds, so if you’re a fan of these particular slots – or any of the 50 others available – then this is the app for you.

All of the games on the regular Mecca Bingo site are accessible through the mobile app, so you can play your favourite games wherever you are. It’s got a fresh, simple layout that’s easy to navigate, and even offers mobile-only promotions. WhichBingo awarded Mecca Bingo the Best Mobile Bingo Experience award, so it’s safe to say that this mobile experience is a positive one for most players. The app used to present itself in the landscape format, which took some getting used to, to allow for a clearer view of the cards.

These days the app offers an expert blend of portrait and landscape view depending on what’s best for the slot or game. It is one of the few bingo sites that has a successful mobile app and is a huge differentiating factor between it and other comparable sites.

Mecca Bingo Usability and Registration

Mecca Bingo’s login bar is located on the top right of the screen, so it’s easily visible for new visitors to the site. You have two options when signing up – sign up as an existing Mecca Bingo club member if you’ve played in one of their clubs before (you’ll get access to the exclusive Mecca Bingo Club promotion this way) or register as a completely new member.

Mecca Bingo Final Thoughts

You’d be hard pressed to say anything negative about the Mecca Bingo site on balance. They have the monopoly on a vibrant and friendly atmosphere with their player friendly layout, games, offers and general positive attitude. What we love about Mecca Bingo is their dedication to creating a real sense of a social network and encouraging players to not just come and play bingo, but to interact with other players and make friends. We’d rate this site as 8/10.