The limit on the number of cards that can be played is imposed by the house or the software, not the physical constraints of the player. The video unit automatically checks and marks the numbers on the card. Many will also signal a online bingo hall for the player and the unit displays the cards that are closest to scoring a bingo on the screen. The player does not see all of the cards that are in play and does not manually have to check or mark the numbers. In this way the hand-held units make it easier on the player who can sit there are watch the screen without scrambling to check and mark numbers in between calls. The hand-held units alleviate the need for chips, glue and tape and make the physical aspects of play easier for the player.

Many land-based bingo mecca establishments are beginning to offer their players the option of playing the free casino game with hand held electronic units. In land-based bingo playing, players must manually check the cards as the numbers are called and mark the cards in some way, usually with chips. This means that players have their cards taped on the table in front of them and the number of cards that the player can play is limited by the financial and physical constraints of the player. Players buy as many cards as they can afford to pay for and can physically check during the game. This physical constraint is missing with the use of video terminals.