Most online bingo playing sites give the player the choice of playing for real money or of playing free bingo. Many people do not see the value of free bingo since there is no learning involved in the game of bingo.

Most free play sites give new players to a game the opportunity to learn the rules and practice the game. This isn't necessary with bingo. Most people who know bingo is a form of gambling claim that they don't play for the money. They play for the relaxation and entertainment and that the money isn't important. If that's true then it shouldn't matter if they play the game for money or not. They should be able to get their relaxation and entertainment by playing free bingo. Free bingo can also apply to an introductory bonus situation. 

Many online bingo sites give the new player an amount of playing time, cards or money to try out the site. The big advantage of this is that the player can test the software and try the different features of the site, including bingo and the side games sometimes, without using any of their own money.

If the player decides she likes the site, she can make a deposit. If not, the player just uses up the free offer and goes someplace else till she finds what she wants in a site. Free play bingo is now also valuable for U.S. players because it is the only way that they can play on most sites.