New Bingo Sites 2024
Are you looking for the latest new bingo sites to launch for December 2024? Check out our listing of recently launched websites + newly revamped brands. All websites are fully UKGC-licensed and regulated.
Recently Redesigned and Revamped Sites
Some of our old favourite bingo sites have recently been revamped and redesigned with a fresh lick of paint, check them out below:
2023 Was A Poor Year For New Sites, Will 2024 Be Any Different?
I don’t know what’s going on in the market at the moment, but there is a real lack of variety and quality coming through in regards to new bingo sites.
I know this site exists to showcase what’s around, but I struggle to write anything positive about the new sites that have popped up lately. There is just nothing really unique or interesting about them to make them stand out.
The only thing going for these new sites is they’ve got nice sign-up offers, so if you’re looking to make the most of your deposit why not give them a go? However, don’t expect anything particularly new or ground-breaking.
If you do fancy something new and interesting, I recommend taking a look at what Buzz Bingo is doing with their new Live Bingo product. Every evening from 7pm to 10pm their live presenters appear in the Buzz Club Room to chat with players and give away lots of extra prizes. It’s something that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated.
The live presenters respond to chat and the game in real time, meaning they celebrate wins, respond to what you’re saying and generally just have lots of fun. Be sure to check it out.
Industry Changes
Customers might ask why there are fewer bingo sites being launched and relaunched compared to in a bygone era. The short answer to that is regulation. The whole of the British gambling industry is licensed and regulated now by the UKGC (United Kingdom Gambling Commission). They enacted a number of measures (mentioned below) that decreased the viability of launching a new site. For example:
- POC Tax: A remote gambling tax now takes place on all wagers, including bonus money. This is set at 21% (previously 15%) and reduces the viability of new companies coming in to compete in the industry, it’s now the larger companies with bigger advertising and marketing budgets that have taken over.
- KYC Rules: KYC (know your customer) rules have been introduced that increase the responsibility of gambling operators to check whether a customer can afford to gamble, where the money came from (anti-money laundering) and identity verification. These checks take time and cost money, which makes it harder for smaller/boutique operators to compete.
Newest Bingo Sites From 2021/2022
The biggest new site launch of 2021 was no doubt, the all-new Heart Bingo website!
They had a real big challenge to essentially leave Gamesys and then relaunch as a new site from scratch, but I’ve been impressed with how they’ve pulled it off, even getting the big man Olly Murs in to help with the marketing.
They’re definitely the main brand looking to make the most of the Pragmatic Play bingo technology. Worth checking them out if you haven’t already.
The other new site from 2021 worth a look at is Double Bubble Bingo. This is what was the old Heart Bingo, but then Gamesys rebranded it and added a new ‘Bubble Up Bingo‘ game to make it their own.
Although it’s networked heavily with Jackpotjoy, it has more about it than most of the other new sites that came out last year.
Newly Redesigned Sites
Sometimes a site will give itself a revamp with a new web design or some other kind of cosmetic change. So technically they’re not new sites, but they’re relaunched or attempting to refresh themselves in some way. If they’ve changed software, then that site is basically all new as the games will all be completely different.
The most notable redesign in recent memory has to be when Gala Bingo moved from Playtech to Entain. This was a huge change and not one that was met by happy players when it took place.
Newest Bingo Games
It’s not just the bingo sites that are new, many brands have been developing brand new bingo games to help them stand out from the competition.
I love all the new takes on bingo and will always test them out as soon as they go live. Here are some of the more interesting bingo games to launch in recent months that you may not have heard of yet.
To discover even more unique online bingo games head to the Bingo Games A-Z.
More New Bingo Sites
Unlike many other review sites, I only like to list sites on this page that are genuinely new bingo sites. However, what is ‘new’ depends very much on the individual and when the last time was they went looking for a new site to play at.
So I’m also including this list below of all the bingo sites I’ve reviewed to date that were launched between 2018 and 2022. There are many great sites on this list, well worth having a closer look at if they’re new to you.
Bingo Sites Launched 2021
- Double Bubble Bingo
- Heart Bingo (relaunch)
- Dazzle Bingo
Bingo Sites Launched 2020
- Bingo Barmy
- Pizazz Bingo
- Quizingo
- LeoVegas Bingo
- Mint Bingo
- PlayOJO Bingo
- Bingo All Stars
- Dinky Bingo
Bingo Sites Launched 2019
Bingo Sites Launched 2018
FAQ
What is the best new online bingo site?
This is a very subjective question. For me, the best new sites to launch in recent years have been Buzz Bingo (2018) and PlayOJO Bingo (2020). Both have launched with no wagering and invested in unique games exclusive to them, which puts them above all the other new brands I’ve seen recently. Other leading contenders include Heart Bingo and Double Bubble Bingo.
Which new bingo sites have free bonus?
If you’re talking about a no deposit bonus, or you want to play without first making a deposit, then you’re going to struggle finding a site like that. No deposit deals are rare these days, especially for new sites, but you can still find one or two out there. Check our No Deposit Bingo page for the latest offers.
Are there any new Virtue Fusion bingo sites?
Playtech (Virtue Fusion) are one of the most exclusive bingo networks, and they tend to only work with the biggest brands such as Mecca and Buzz Bingo. It isn’t often a new brand comes to market on their software. New sites tend to choose one of the cheaper, more accessible providers such as Dragonfish, Jumpman Gaming and Pragmatic Play.
Are new bingo sites trustworthy?
All the sites we list on HowAbout Bingo are licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. All have to abide by pretty strict rules regarding the protection of player funds, responsible gambling and marketing to players – rules which we too have to abide by. That’s why you’ll always see key terms & conditions alongside any offer or promotion.
Are new bingo sites secure?
All bingo operators are required to have secure websites and processes for storing your personal and financial information. It is the same for any website in the UK that collects personal details as part of a membership. I’ve never known any major data breach or security issue at any bingo operator in the UK.
What bingo platforms are launching brands?
Typically, new websites are launched most often on either Dragonfish or Jumpman Gaming. This is because the barrier to entry is quite low and doesn’t cost an operator much to start one. There has been a few launched brands on Gamesys software (Double Bubble Bingo), MrQ (independent) and Heart Bingo (Pragmatic Play), so there is some variety when it comes to websites springing up, albeit not much.
What payment options are there at the latest bingo sites?
Debit card is the default deposit option for most bingo sites and many accept other forms of payment such as Paypal and Paysafecard. However, usually your first deposit does have to be a debit card due to anti-money laundering rules. Credit cards are no longer accepted at any bingo site.
How many online bingo sites are there?
There are a few hundred online bingo sites in the UK market, but most have been established several years ago when market conditions made it really cheap and easy to launch a bingo site. Nowadays, increased taxation and stricter marketing rules have made it harder for new sites and so not many come to market as they did in the past. On average, there are maybe 1 or 2 new site launches every 2 to 3 months.
Are there any free bingo games at new sites?
Yes, although some new sites may choose not to have any free bingo at all. In general, new sites that offer free games will usually have some kind of restriction in place such as they’re only available for a limited time, or available only to players who have deposited within X number of days.
What are the advantages of playing at a recently launched site?
One of the biggest advantages of joining a new site is that sometimes they’ll have a standalone room that isn’t on the wider network. This means if you’re one of the first players to join the site, your chances of winning are greater (as there aren’t many players). If that room ever offers a special event, such as guaranteed prize money, those first events are usually very profitable as not many players know about them yet.
So What Else Is There?
There is always something new going on in online bingo, whether that be a new bingo game launch or a new bingo promotion. I’m doing my best to try and cover as many as I can, in as much detail as I can, so my visitors are always the most informed they can be.
For the most interesting games and promos, I will usually write a feature to explain things in more detail, along with a video if I can. Check out the latest news posts below. For more, you can always visit the bingo news page.