Bingo News!
2009 brought great news that NEWBingoBilly became the ONLY Bingo site that has ever won the ‘Bingo Site of the Year’ Award two times in a row!
We immediately knew we have to make it up to all the members, LIKE YOU that have supported us since we launched on July 2005.
To start off, we’ll be upgrading our software to a latest version so that you play at Billy without having to worry about anything but just PLAY BINGO AND WIN!
This means there will be changes…some that you could see (like the NEW Bingo Game interface) and some others that you won’t even perceive but all these changes together will guarantee that you’ll have an amazing and happy gaming experience, like you never had before here all here at Billy!
Navigate through the links below and educate yourself on what’s coming!
I will always be here for you in case you have questions or concerns.
I really hope to hear from you as your feedback is very important and it will only help us to become a better site!
Love,
Laura Chacon
Bingo Manager
Highlights
The new software will fulfill your expectations and more. Click on any of the links below to read more about all the new stuff you’ll find.- New bingo game interface
- New chat architecture – improved performance of chat rooms
- Mini Slots and BingoBets
- New Look of Member’s Account
- More 9 Line Slots
- Keno is BACK!
New Bingo Game Interface
Welcome to the Bingo Game Interface section!
From here you’ll be able to see and read about main changes to the Bingo Game Window.
Remember! These are actually more esthetic changes than anything. The functionality of the game will not vary in any way!
| Current Game Interface View | New Game Interface View |
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Main Differences
- The Chat
- The Cards
- Emoticons
- Bingo Board and Pattern info
- Get New Cards Feature
- Your Account Information
New Features
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• Pre–Buy for NEXT Game | |
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• Auto Buy | |
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• Mini Slots and Bingo Bets | |
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• Check Previous Winners |
The Chat
The chat will run on a separate server to give it more stability. It will also allow unlimited chatters.- Location:
Now is on the left side of the screen (not below the cards as it used to be) and this will help you to chat without losing ability to see your cards. - Size:
Chat Window is larger and it holds unlimited members which ensures minimal to zero lagging. - Preview:
| Current Chat Window | New Chat Window |
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The Cards
- Location:
The cards were moved from the center of the screen to the bottom right hand of the screen. - Size:
No Changes on size. You can still see 12 cards on the screen. - Preview:
| Current Cards View | New Cards View |
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Emoticons
- Location:
You will be able to send emoticons and use acronyms as usual. These features used to be at the top of the chat window and now they are located at the bottom right hand of the new chat window. - Preview:
| Current Emoticons Location | New Emoticons Location |
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Bingo Board and Pattern Info
- Location:
- The Bingo Board was located at the right hand of the screen and now you can find it at the top right corner of the screen.
- The Pattern was located at the left top hand of the screen and now you can find it in the middle top of the screen, right before the bingo board.
- Pattern and Game information were located right below the pattern and now you can find it between the room logo and the Pattern.
- Size:
- The Bingo Board size was reduced and also note that it used to be a horizontal bar and now is a vertical bar at the top so that you can easily see the numbers that are being called.
- Preview:
| Current Bingo Board, Patterns and Game Information |
New Bingo Board, Patterns and Game Information |
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‘Get New Cards’ Feature
- Location:
The ‘Get New Cards’ feature was renamed to ‘NEW CARDS’. This feature is now located next to the ZOOM. The Zoom was not moved. They only removed the word ZOOM and replace the “+” and “–” icons to zoom IN and zoom OUT with new icons. - Size:
The size of the button was reduced. - Preview:
| Current ‘Get New Cards’ Button | New ‘New Cards’ Button |
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Your Account Information
- Location:
Your account information that includes: Cash Balance, Bonus Balance and Username are now located at the bottom of the page. - Size:
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| Your Account Information Current View | Your Account Information New View |
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Others
- Location:
Top right hand of the screen. (Same location than in old version) - Help: Get Help through the “?” button. This used to be accessed through the ‘HELP’ button in the old version of the software.
- Cashier: Access the cashier through the ‘CASHIER’ button as you normally do in current version.
- Sound: Now you can MUTE the caller by clicking on the
button. In the old version you had to go to ‘GAME OPTIONS’ to mute the caller. - Exit: To exit the room by clicking on the “X” button. In the old version you had to exit by clicking on the ‘EXIT’ button.
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| Help, Cashier, Exit | Help, Cashier, Exit, Sound |
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Pre–Buy For Next Game
- Location & Description:
This is a NEW feature that the old version didn’t have. You’ll be able to buy for next game through the ‘NEW GAME’ tab located below the room logo. Use the CARD SELECTOR control to quickly buy cards. By clicking on PICK you’ll be able to select a specific amount of cards to buy. - Size:
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| Pre–Buy ‘New Game’ Control | Card Selector |
| You can select cards using the scroll bar or click on PICK and quickly select the amount of Cards you want to buy. |
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Auto Buy
- Location & Description:
This is a NEW feature that the old version didn’t have. It’s located inside the ‘NEW GAME’ tab. This section is at the top of the chat window.
Use the ‘Auto Buy’ feature to purchase bingo cards automatically for future games. Select the number of consecutive games you wish to play, the number of cards desire for each game and maximum individual card price (if any). Your cards will be displayed prior to the start of the game.
» NOTE: Auto Buy is set OFF and you have to turn it on if you want to activate. This feature will be deactivated should you disconnect from the game. - Size:
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| Auto Buy Feature Location | Auto Buy Window |
When you click on it a window will pop up. |
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Mini Slots and BingoBets
- Location & Description:
These are NEW games that you’ll be able to enjoy in the new version of the software. You can access these games by clicking on the ‘MINI SLOTS’ and ‘BINGOBETS’. This section is at the top of the chat window.
- MINI SLOTS: This is a 3 reel Slots. You can play while you wait for another game to start and watch out for the ‘Mini Spin and Win Tourneys’ where you can win extra BBS.
- BINGOBETS: Take a guess and win. We offer 5 different BingoBets for you to play and have even more fun! This is another way to win more money while playing bingo. Read below the description of each BingoBets game.
» The BingoBets are played with the same numbers called for the Bingo game and the numbers are displayed on the “BingoBets Draw” window right below the BingoBets. - Size:
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| Mini Slots Location | BinogBets Location |
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BingoBets Window |
BingoBets Types and Description |
When you click on the BingoBets section a window with all the available games will pop up. Click on the one you want to play and follow the instructions. |
Please note that every BingoBets has different payouts and different minimum and maximum bets. |  |
TAKE A GUESS AND WIN!
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Previous Winners
- Location & Description:
Winners Window will always pop up in the middle of the bingo cards screen although in the new version it has a very modern design. One of the innovative features is that you’ll be able to check the winners of the previous 9 games. The information includes: winner (s), pattern played, number of winning cards, last number called (last draw), number of calls and prize awarded. - Size:
Bigger than the current Winners Window. - Preview:
| WINNERS WINDOW |
| You can also check the winners of previous 9 games will pop up. Click on the one you want to play and follow the instructions. |
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+ 9 Line Slots
Another great thing about the upgrade is that we are going to offer more 9 Line Slots and this is something that members have been waited for.» Click on any of the Slots below to read the description.
- Bring Home The Bacon – NEW
- Get Cracking
- Gorgeous George – NEW
- Hollywood Reels – NEW
- Living Large – NEW
- Trolling for Treasure
Bring Home The Bacon
Keno Is Back!
After over 1 year out of the leagues, Keno is finally back along the new version of the software!| Keno | Description |
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Keno is a game everyone can play! Simply mark two to ten numbers on your 80-number keno ticket and watch as 20 balls are drawn randomly. Your winnings depend on how many numbers you choose correctly! Don’t forget to yell “Keno” when you take home the cash! |
New Look and Feel
We are going to improve the look and feel of your account as well to make it go with our NEW website.We’ll posts some views on how your account will look like with the upgrade shortly but remember, most of this changes are to improve the performance of the games and are NOT related to the way the games play.
‘Lady Luck’will also LOVE how Billy is going to look like!
HAPPY BINGO!
If you have questions or comments about the info above, please contact us.