INTRODUCTION

Online bingo has become the game of games in the UK, as more and more players are now looking to the numbered balls when it comes to gambling. Online bingo as a game is generating serious momemtum; hundreds of online bingo sites have popped up all over the place in recent years, with Vernons Bingo certainly being in the mix.

Starting life back in 2011 under the name Littlewoods Bingo, what’s clear is that Vernons Bingo is now well and truly over its infancy, as such punters expect plenty from this particular brand. Vernons Bingo is owned and operated by NetPlay Malta Limited, a company which runs a number of other bingo and gambling brands, like Jackpot 247 and SuperCasino. Backed by UK Gambling Commission and Alderney GCC licensing, can Vernons Bingo emerge as one of the top names on the scene? Our review below reveals all!

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Pros & Cons

• Quick and easy welcome bonus
• Friendly and social atmosphere
• Big-time jackpot prizes
• Above average selection of games
• Extensive customer support options

• Uninspiring site design
• Standard promotions don’t present anything new
• Bonus ‘free’ spins have a tough time limit

SOFTWARE & GRAPHICS

In design, Vernons Bingo looks just like every other NetPlay TV site, so you can expect it to be really simple to get around. Featuring wave after wave of purple, the design of the site is so-so, but once again there really are no surprises here either. Simple to use and friendly in appearance, you pretty much know what to expect from Vernons Bingo before you even load it up.

Vernons Bingo is a Playtech site, part of the Virtue Fusion network. This means players can enjoy games linked with a number of other top tier bingo sites, for more players, more frequent games, and bigger jackpots. Renowned for the quality of their software, and the provider of choice for the top corporate bingo operators in the market, the choice to go with Playtech/Virtue Fusion means Vernons stands side by side with the best in the business.

Finding different games is easy, and the software loads quickly throughout. The games are stable, even on slightly older devices, so you should have no problems on the software side with playing at Vernons.

BONUSES & PROMOTIONS

What You Get

Online bingo isn’t exactly a field that’s known for going big on the bonuses and promotions front, but as sites have become more well-rounded when it comes to games, many haven’t hesitated to pick up the pace. Vernons Bingo is showing that token gestures can go a long way, as the £25 new player bonus offered from the outset is quick and easy.
With the welcome bonus in the rear-view mirror, the second deposit made at Vernons Bingo is matched by 200%. Enter the code ‘VNB200’ and you’ll be able to grab up to £10 to put towards most of the games on site. Essentially making up the second part of a welcome bonus, this deal is – once again – a nice little extra. Standard promotions here are pretty cliché for an online bingo site, but the likes of Magic Mondays, Triple Points Tuesday, The Money Ladder, Top Up Thursday, Sunday Sales, Wandering Weekends, and Winners Night amongst among others still have something to offer.
Finally, you have the VIP scheme at Vernons Bingo, which we found really did reward us for our time spent playing the games on site. Allowing for a personal relationship with VIP account manager Becks, additional real cash prizes and luxury goods can be thrown your way as well. However, it must be stated that the VIP scheme is invite only at Vernons Bingo, so you best work hard to rack up those loyalty points.

What You Need To Know

Spend £5 to play with £30, aside from being for exclusive use on bingo tickets, this deal’s only matter of note within the T&Cs is that cashing out related winnings will only be allowed after the bonus money has been wagered 4x.

Aside from the wagering requirement, the bonus is only valid for new players aged 18+, and can only be used on a selection of games, as noted on the bonus terms and conditions page. Players have 14 days to meet the playthrough requirements for the bonus, and any cash balances are used before bonus credit. Other terms and conditions apply, although they are broadly fair and in line with industry standards.

On balance, this is a fair and reasonable bingo bonus, and the terms aren’t too onerous, compared to some other offers out there.

GAMES

When it comes to game choice, Vernons Bingo comes flying out of the gate, which is actually pretty surprising. 90 Ball, 80 Ball, 75 Ball, 75 Ball Pattern, and Jackpot games are rife across the 13 rooms, with themed games such as Deal or No Deal Bingo, Rainbow Riches Bingo, among others only working to kick the level of fun up a few notches. While Vernons Bingo may not be the most prominent name around, they’ve got enough in the game selection department to keep players engaged for hours on end, especially when factor the £1,000,000 games like WWTBAM into the equation.

Delving into what else Vernons Bingo has in store, side games and chat games are also offered, with slots (112 in total), casino, and live casino games included, with even sports betting making an appearance. However, these games aren’t fully hosted on Vernon Bingo’s platform and are a part-tied into the site through links to Vernons’ other gambling brands. That being said, because of this “workaround” players are afforded a largely all in one gambling experience that includes top slots such as DaVinci Diamonds and Rainbow Riches, along with progressive games like Bouncy Balls and Clover Rollover.

MOBILE

Vernons Bingo isn’t exactly a star performer on the mobile stage, as there is no iOS or Android app for a player to make use of. Instead, it’s simply a case of using the mobile site as best you can. Thankfully, the mobile site is pretty easy to use, as it’s a straight case of scrolling up and down and selecting from the game options at hand. Pretty much every bingo game makes the cut, along with a fair helping of slots titles, including all the big name games that we mentioned above. Not amazing by today’s mobile bingo standards, but Vernons Bingo is hardly awful when played on the move.

DEPOSIT & WITHDRAWAL

SSL encryption is made use of at Vernons Bingo, so players can have no qualms with regards to how their cash is protected. Players can also have no issue with the choice of methods on hand when it comes to deposits and withdrawals. PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Paysafecard, Skrill, and Neteller are offered, with the only downside to this selection being that withdrawals can be a bit on the slow slide – averaging at between 3 to 5 days to complete.

SECURITY & TRUST

Vernons Bingo is operated by NetPlay Malta Ltd., a company which runs a number of reputable gambling services, including TV’s own SuperCasino. That’s a solid enough starting point, and marks out Vernons as a name you know you can trust.

While the company is headquartered in the gambling hub of Malta, Vernons is regulated and licensed in the UK by the Gambling Commission. As one of the most reputable regulators in the world, and now a legal requirement for UK operators to register under the Commission, this is another clear indication Vernons are the real deal.

Vernons also holds a license from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, providing a second, independent set of eyes watching over proceedings.

But they’re not just big on trust. The team behind Vernons recognise that they also need to offer a secure platform for their players. That’s why they use leading encryption technology on their website, designed to protect your private data from falling into the wrong hands. Payments are independently secured and handled by some of the most trustworthy names in the online payments industry, so it’s as safe and secure as you’ll find from any site online.

Despite its generally good reputation, there are some criticisms online about Vernons. These tend to be to do with customer support issues, or issues with other members of their site, rather than with anything Vernons can do itself. As a bingo site that’s been around for a while, this actually paints a positive picture, with many sites of a similar age showing much less favourable user ratings.

SOCIAL

Online bingo is a hugely social game, so it’s great to see that Vernons Bingo has thrown its full weight behind social media. Especially Facebook and Twitter, where the exclusive promotions and lively chatter are clear for all to see. We also found that the bingo chat rooms and general community on the site is very inclusive, so you’ll never be short of competitive rooms or friendly games.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Vernons Bingo is standard fare with regards to customer support, which is exactly what we like to see quite frankly. No fuss and no faff, it’s easy to get in contact with someone should the FAQ page not give you the answers you are looking for. Email (bingosupport@vernons.com), freephone (0800 484 0043), live chat (24/7), fax (+44 207 900 3155), and even post are available as customer support options.

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