RULES OF PLAYING SEANS BINGO

The following rules apply to all games of bingo. Customers should ensure that they read them before playing. These rules may be amended from time to time.

1. A fixed price will be charged for each type of book. The prize money for each game will be announced prior to numbers being called

2. At the start of each game the Caller/Host will confirm the colour/number of the game to be played and which combination  i.e. single line , double line or full panel must be completed to win.

3. Where a  jackpot is in play the Caller/Host will announce prior to calling any numbers the prize and number of calls that will be valid for a claim. If game fails to to create a winner within the specified number of calls assigned to that particular prize the game will continue on with additional numbers called  for a standard prize   

4. The Caller/Host will click to generate a number from the Bingo system which will be displayed on screen and be announced. The number is deemed called immediately when displayed

5. In the event of a discrepancy between the number displayed and the number called, the number displayed shall prevail over that announced by the Caller/Host

6. The player should mark off the numbers as they are called on their Bingo book but leave it sufficiently legible to be easily checked.

7. The winning panel number will be displayed on screen, Only the panel number for the game in play is the valid winner. Similar panel numbers may be in play for other games number of in books registered in a different week, but these are not valid winners.

8. The Caller/Host may have a mechanism to announce what the winning book number is and who that was sold to. If this is done, it is done on a best endeavors basis and if the Caller/Host reads out the wrong name for any reason, this may be corrected later during or after the game. If the incorrect name is announced, this does entitle that person to the prize. All winning panels can be independently verified if necessary.

9. The Player who marks off all the numbers on their book for the game and prize in play (i.e. single line, double line or full panel) should unmute themselves and claim the prize.  When the system indicates that a prize has been won by displaying the winning panel number, the game will be stopped by the Caller/Host to allow the player time to claim their prize. The winning card must contain the last number called and the claimant must provide the correct panel or book number they are claiming as a win. If the player is not on-line for the game, they will still be awarded the prize and the bingo promoter will make every effort to contact them using the contact details they used to buy the book.

10. On receipt of a claim at the Bingo the Caller/Host will confirm whether the claim is valid.  Winners will be paid after their claim has been validated by the promoter and after the claim is confirmed as being made by the player who  bought the book and  on the correct game and correctly dated book. Claimants  may be asked to present their book either physically or by photo in order for a claim to be validated and all Bingo books  must be kept intact for a valid claim. The owner of the email address used to buy the book will be used as the determining factor as to the owner of the book in the event of a dispute.

11. If more than one player claims the prize, the prize will be divided equally between all players or, if applicable, each winner will receive the advertised minimum win value at the discretion of the promoter.

12. In the event of a technical malfunction, howsoever caused, or of duplication or incorrect game tickets being issued, resulting in multiple or duplicate claims, all claimants will equally share the declared prize.

13. Where more than 1 game is played on the same page, the 2nd game cannot be won until the 1st game has ended and at least 1 further number has been called.

14. Players  entering into any book sharing and/or prize money sharing arrangements of any nature, and whether formal or informal, do so entirely at their own risk. The promoter  does not accept any liability in the event of disputes arising from such arrangements or any sharing function offered on its products. The promoters only obligation is to pay the stated prize money to the player to whom the book was sold based on the purchase email address. In the event that a book is bought for another player, the promoter may assist to identify which book was issued inn respect of which purchase, based on the email and the date/time of the purchase, but the will not get involved in disputes between players beyond providing that information in an impartial way.

15. In the event of an equipment breakdown, which a technical malfunction or any other issue including a power outage interrupts prohibits the continuation of a game in progress, all numbers called will stand and the game will be resumed at the earliest possible opportunity. The prize winners will be awarded their prizes, even if not present to claim when the game resumes.