Tombola

Assessment

7.9/10

Visit

The best of Tombola

• Original games like Cinco or Pulse
• Great player community
• Develop your own games

Brian Dekker Gambling expert

Updated: 08/09/2021

"The leading Online Bingo in Philippines, with games as original as Cinco or Pulse and a large community of players."

One of the specific names for bingo in our country is Tombola. Its fame is due to both word of mouth among satisfied players with their experience on this platform dedicated almost exclusively to bingo, as well as its presence on television. We say "almost" because they recently launched a slot game, developed by the company itself, with which they are starting to diversify their offerings and trying to expand their range of players.

Behind this company is Tombola International PLC, a company based in Gibraltar with over half a century of experience in the gambling industry. Despite operating only in the Philippines, Italy, and the United Kingdom, Tombola is the leader in online bingo in all three countries. It holds all the necessary licenses and permits to operate in the Philippines, and all its games are exclusive: they are developed by the company itself specifically for Tombola.

Our experience with Tombola

If you come to Tombola in search of a good online bingo hall, it will meet all your expectations - at least, it has with us. However, don't expect it to offer other games as it focuses solely on bingo. Tombola is pure bingo.

At first glance, Tombola's website may feel a bit overwhelming, as it is not exactly the most modern in the industry. There is a lot of information all at once, but once you overcome that initial impression, you will realize that the different games are organized one by one, and the different menus lead Philippines to the games themselves, the promotions section, or a kind of Hall of Fame, where the winners of Tombola's jackpots, their reactions, and the results of their spectacular games are displayed.

Regarding the game catalog, it is limited to bingo, with the recent addition of a slot game. There are up to five different bingo modalities, with cards starting at 2 cents. Whatever your preferred bingo variant is, you will find it at Tombola, and the addition of slots only reinforces its game catalog. We miss the option of a demo mode, especially for the slots, although the video helps Philippines get an idea of how they work. Nevertheless, the gameplay is good, and the experience improves with the chat feature. There is also a mobile app available for playing on smartphones or tablets.

Games offer

As we mentioned earlier, Tombola is a gaming hall that owes its success to bingo, its flagship product, although it has decided to take a step further and offer a slot game. The fact that they design and develop their own games adds a touch of originality to all of them.

✅ Bingo

There are five bingo modalities, each with their own characteristics. You can play European bingo, the classic 90-ball bingo, or American 75-ball bingo, the three official bingo variants. All five bingo modalities offer a progressive jackpot for the player who completes their card within the limit.

• Bingo 90: The traditional bingo game with 90 balls in the drum, 15 numbers on the card, and prizes for completing a line and a full card, in addition to the progressive jackpot. It has the biggest jackpots, and the minimum card price is 10 cents.
• Bingo Lite: Another version of the traditional bingo with 90 balls in the drum and 15 numbers on the cards, which can be purchased for as low as €0.02. You can also play with strips, and there are prizes for completing a line and a full card.
• Bingo 75: For as little as €0.25, you can win prizes of over €250 by playing American-style bingo with 75 balls and 24 numbers on the card. If you complete the pattern, you will win the progressive jackpot.
• Cinco: A bingo game with cards? That's what Cinco offers, one of Tombola's most original products, which replaces the bingo balls with the 52 cards of the American deck. You can play from €0.10.
• Pulse: Perhaps the most fun way to play bingo: you will see the numbers moving on your screen, and you just have to click on them to mark them and complete the game. However, if you prefer, you can choose automatic marking. You can only have one card with 12 numbers per game, with a price of €0.50.

✅ Slots

Tombola allows Philippines to play the Spin slot game, in its classic version and the one themed in Egypt. The slot game, designed by themselves, has 5 reels and 20 paylines, and it features several bonus rounds. As expected from Tombola, we have a chat feature, and we can play from as low as 5 cents

Accepted payment methods

The most common payment methods in the online gaming industry are available at Tombola. You can make your deposits using credit or debit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta, Maestro/Switch, and Visa Electron (but not American Express). If you don't want to use your credit or debit card, you can use your PayPal account or a PaySafeCard prepaid card. The minimum deposit is €10, and the maximum is €500. However, if you have more than €250 in your account, you won't be able to make a new deposit.

When it comes to withdrawing your winnings, you can use the same methods, although you can also request a check or a bank transfer, which are not available for making deposits. The minimum withdrawal amount is €10, and the maximum depends on the limits: for PayPal, it's €5,000, and for bank cards, it's €2,000. PayPal is the fastest method to receive your withdrawal (within 72 hours). Card withdrawals take effect within 3 to 5 days, while checks or transfers may take up to a week. Remember that in order to withdraw winnings, you will need to verify your account.

How to register and deposit?

Registering at Tombola is straightforward. You just need to go to their website, and in the upper right corner, you will see the green "Sign up now" button in a yellow box. Click on that button, and a form will appear where you will fill in your personal and login details. Finally, click on "Create my account," and once verified, you can make your first deposit and start playing.

If registering is easy, depositing funds is just as simple. Log in with your login details (email or username and password) and go to "My Account." There you will find the "Deposit" option, so you just have to choose the amount you want to deposit and the payment method to use—remember that the minimum deposit is €10. Follow the instructions, and the money will be immediately credited to your account, ready for you to continue playing.

Security

Security is one of the main concerns when it comes to playing online, providing our personal and banking information, etc. First of all, you should know that Tombola has the license to operate in the Philippines from the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). If you visit their website, you will see that the address bar starts with "https" and has a lock icon, and you will also notice the logos of Juego Seguro (Safe Gambling), Autoexclusión (Self-Exclusion), and JugarBien (Play Responsibly). It also includes the logo for Jugadores Anónimos (Gamblers Anonymous).

Beyond all this, Tombola's games use a random number generator that is certified by the DGOJ, ensuring fairness and preventing manipulation and fraud. All their games have undergone strict controls to guarantee a safe and legal experience. You will also notice that when making deposits or withdrawals, they may ask you to verify your identity to ensure that no one is impersonating you.

Software/mobile app

Part of Tombola's success is due to its ability to adapt to the modern times, and this is where the Tombola mobile app comes into play. You can play any Tombola game from your mobile device or tablet. The app is free to download and is available for both Android and iOS devices. You can download the app from the Tombola website itself, or you also have the option to download it from the App Store or iTunes for iOS devices.

Steps to download the Tombola app for Android

Please note that if you are an Android user, you won't find the Tombola app on the Play Store, as it doesn't offer any apps related to the gambling industry. However, this is not a reason to not download it, as you can install it quickly and safely in 4 simple steps.

1. Register at Tombola.
2. Go to the settings menu on your mobile device and enable the "Unknown sources" option or its equivalent.
3. Download the .apk file from the Tombola website. In the app section, you will find the link to download it to your mobile device or tablet.
4. Once you have downloaded the file, simply tap on it and follow the steps indicated by your device to install it..

The Tombola app is now installed on your Android mobile device or tablet, so you just need to open it and start playing the bingo or slot games it offers. Remember that the app and the download process are completely safe, and you can install the .apk file without any issues despite any warnings that may appear.

Customer Support

Tombola users can resolve any doubts through live chat, the toll-free phone number 800 600 132, or the email [email protected]. However, if you go to the Tombola help menu, you will find a series of frequently asked questions that players may have, divided into different categories (getting started, account, jackpots, deposits and withdrawals, fair play, etc.), which can also help clarify any doubts.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 800 600 132
• Live chat

Tombola: Opinions and conclusion

As we approach the end, it's time to recap and draw conclusions from our experience at Tombola. First of all, we must talk about the games it offers, and here the different modalities and versions of bingo stand out. Perhaps we miss an 80-ball bingo, but games like Cinco or Pulse give a new twist to the world of bingo.

The introduction of slots makes Philippines have to keep a close eye on the new games offered by Tombola. Tombola has made efforts to make their chat lively and create a community. It is an option available in all their games, even when playing through their app. The customer support service also meets expectations.

In summary, we are facing an online bingo hall that offers an interesting gaming experience, whether on PC, mobile, or tablet, and that is always pleasant. If it weren't the case, it wouldn't be the leader in online bingo in the Philippines or the UK, and the fact that they develop their own games ensures that we are dealing with an original and unique product. Games like Cinco or Pulse take bingo to a new dimension.