Swanky Bingo

Overview

February 2016 saw the launch the launch of Swanky Bingo, a modern bingo site (at the time) crammed with a wide array of both bingo and games. Running on the Cozy Games software seemed like a great decision at the time, what with five bingo variants offered at any one-time, large jackpots and on-going perks, but as the years rolled by, Swanky seemed to get left behind.

In a bid to boost player numbers, something detrimental needed to be done and the owners decided to not just do what other online bingo sites tend to do; a slap of paint and a change of theme, but decided on a whole new course of action and that came in the form of a new network and new software!

Ditching Cozy Games…

…for the more favoured Jumpman Gaming in the summer of 2020 has allowed for a substantially larger games catalogue and not just by one or two, but by hundreds! Top-tier games which you would only imagine as being on an online casino are now readily available through its instant play website!

There are now more than 10 bingo rooms to choose from – more than double the original and the majority of these are open 24/7. The usual deposit boost welcome offer has been replaced with the much-loved spin the wheel bonus where as many as 500 bonus spins are credited to new players accounts on their first deposit!

Promotions now offer loyalty perks, happy hours, a chance to bag more bonus spins through a fun-filled trophy system; the more tasks you complete, the more perks you’ll receive! Bingo rooms don’t just hand out a couple of quid either, they’re designed to be thrilling with games offering upwards of £1million! 

Games

A huge emphasis now is on the slot game player, what with there being more than 600 slots to choose from! Plus, the welcome offer is more than just a little bit of a giveaway to be honest. Based on this we’ll start with the games section of the lobby.

To help give you an idea of what to expect, look at the categories below, and how the lobby is laid out:

• Hot Slots: The games that are rated as being hot (played most often) and titles often feature the likes of Megaways releases, Book of Dead by Play’N Go, Starburst by NetEnt and the very regal Reel King titles.
• My Favs: Your own personal games lobby, allowing you to store the games you love for quicker access next time.
• Newest: As soon as new games are released, this is where you’ll find them!
• Jackpots: Only the games paying mega cash are housed in this section and it features the likes of the Fluffy Favourites titles, Rainbow Riches and various Mega Drop titles.
• Bingo: You’ll find more on this in the next paragraph.
• Table: From roulette to live roulette where you’ll experience one-on-one style of action as if you’re in a real-life casino can be accessed 24/7 here!

So, you want to know what bingo you can expect? Powered by Pragmatic Play software means you’ll find plenty of variety and variants to keep you entertained. Types of bingo games include 90-ball, 80-ball, 75-ball and the unique Bingo Blast where every few minutes there is guaranteed to explosive prize-winning action!

But the biggest of thrills come with the Jumpman Gaming networked ‘Bingo Millions’ rooms where the quicker you call house, the more prize money you receive! If you can call house within the stated ball count, you win £1,000,000! Failing that, there are tiered bingo call levels where you can win various other prizes and even free bingo tickets into the next scheduled event!

Bonuses and Promotions

There are a lot of ways to get your mitts on free games – a lot! From weekly happy hours to high roller deposits. The trophies are one of the best promotions running as it allows you to play all your favourite games without knowing you’re completing tasks. And with the completion of tasks comes the completion of new levels and this means more perks!

From making a deposit via PayPal and playing on mobile to making a withdrawal and triggering in-game features, all these will see you working your way to a new level of rewards! You can keep track of your progress by logging in and heading to your account.

Anything else on offer? Seasonal specials in the past have seen them giving away an iPad and even a solid gold bullion bar to celebrate the release of the Gonzo’s Quest Megaways title. Keep your eyes on the promos page for these so you don’t miss out!

Our Take on Swanky Bingo

Was the change needed? Definitely! Is Swanky Bingo more appealing now than when they operated on the Cozy Games platform? Definitely! Does it look different? In all honestly, no! The dark black theme with touches of gold here and there are still very much in place, so too is the original logo!

First impressions are great; an easy to navigate website accepting a wide range of payment methods and offering every game you could possibly imagine! But there’s a but coming, right? Yes, there are a few little changes that mean wagering is nowhere near as good as it was before!

The old wagering of 4x on bingo bonuses has been replaced by one of 65x and to add insult to injury, you can only win so much per 10 spins! If you love extras then this shouldn’t bother you too much, until it comes to requesting a withdrawal! Another downside to the change is the customer support has gone from email, telephone and 24/7 live chat to email only – come on guys it’s the 21^st century!

Anything else you should know about? Any pending withdrawals will void bonus spins offers and withdrawals take on average between 5 and 7 working days to complete, what with them being held in a pending state for the first 2-days before even being looked at!