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May 18, 2010
There are two distinct types of bingo played around the world, and the country where you happen to be participating will determine how the game is going to be played. First and foremost is the North American version of bingo, which uses a 75-ball system in conjunction with a 5×5 card where the centre square is usually marked as Free. In the United Kingdom, as well as throughout Europe, Australia and South America, the cards are 9×3 and the game is played with a 90-ball variant.
The North American version allows for some variation, ranging from simple line games to complicated patterns where themes are prevalent, but the goal is always the same: to mark off the numbers and achieve a desired pattern. 90-ball bingo is far more complex, with each card having three horizontal lines and nine columns, with each line consisting of five different numbers. In short, each card has 15 numbers.
In 75-ball bingo one of the most common types played is Speed Bingo, where the numbers are called off exceptionally fast. 90-ball bingo is generally played in three stages: One Line, Two Lines, and Full House, usually in that order. This is regardless of whether it is played at a land-based free bingo site or an online bingo site, such as one of the many bingo sites operated by sports betting companies like 888Ladies.com. In any case, the games are usually played in order from One Line to Two Line and then to Full House, with the prizes for each consecutively greater for each stage of the game.
May 04, 2010
You hear of bingo hotspots in terms of traditional bingo halls, but have you ever considered that your location could actually be a factor in terms of how lucky you are when you are playing online bingo? Probably not.
We hear so much about the online bingo phenomenon and the technology that makes each game completely random. However, a recent survey has actually concluded that where you live actually plays a very important role in how much and how often you win games of online bingo.
Just in case you are wondering where the luckiest bingo destination in the UK is, it is actually Aberdeen in northern Scotland. According to the survey 10% of bingo game players from Aberdeen have won at least £10 in 10 games. A further 10% actually confessed to having won £2000 online. All Aberdonians who responded to the survey actually confessed that they feel lucky – maybe positive energy actually has something to do with winning as well.
However, the bingo fanatics of Birmingham may well be groaning as they read this since the survey found this to be the unluckiest bingo location of all. In actual fact 30% of people from Bristol who play online games confessed that they had never won a single penny.
At this point you may be considering moving to a luckier location, which may be a bit drastic, but you may be interested to know that the top ten luckiest locations start with Aberdeen, being followed by Chelmsford, Sheffield, Newcastle, Plymouth, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester and Glasgow.
April 28, 2010
Similar to the growth of sports betting and spread betting firms offering their services online with a series of websites designed to utilize the technology of the 21st century, bingo has evolved over the years from the days when it was played simply as a game in brick-and-mortar locations to online bingo offered at a variety of bingo sites such as 888 Ladies and Ladbrokes. The sheer number of online bingo sites available in today’s age is nearly limitless, with countries around the world participating to various degrees dependent upon the budgets of the investors.
The largest companies operate networks of sites that all rely upon the same types of promotions as well as similar graphics and the exact same bingo rooms and chat moderators. 888 is one of the best examples to use because they operate not only 888Ladies.com, but also operate a series of other bingo sites that use different themes but the same types of promotions. Because all of the sites are linked together into one network, every player who is participating in one of the different bingo sites is actually playing the same set of numbers for the same type of jackpot, otherwise known as the back end. Since multiple sites act as doorways to a single game, larger pools of players can be enticed, which leads to larger pots through an arrangement known as White Label Gaming. It is just one of the many ways in which bingo has evolved using technology.
April 17, 2010
Online bingo emerged in the UK back in 2003 although it had existed in other countries prior to this time. It is now a huge industry and is incredibly profitable due to the millions of people who log in to play every single day. However, while it may seem logical that many lovers of traditional bingo halls are making the switch to online bingo, the game is actually attracting lots of new players who have never put a foot in a bingo hall. As it stands, online bingo is now one of the most popular leisure pursuits amongst young women.
It will, therefore, come as no surprise that online bingo is becoming more and more popular. It is actually growing faster than any of the other available online gaming activities with a prediction that the global online bingo industry will be worth billions in the years to come. Millions are earned as a result, and of course, customers can reap these rewards in the shape of the huge jackpots that can be won on many of the bigger sites. Back in 2006 payouts totalled £72 million and this figure is expected to double by 2013, which means that the huge jackpots that are already being enjoyed by bingo players are set to soar, but as they say, you have to be in it to win it!
However, it stands to reason that this industry continues to grow because online bingo is great fun, so as long as you play responsibly there is no reason not to give it a try.
April 02, 2010
So, bingo has traditionally been played in bingo halls and this provided a social aspect to a fun and often lucrative game. However, more and more people are now choosing to play the game online from the comfort of their very own homes, why is this?
Well, one of the first reasons is the convenience. I mean, while bingo halls are undoubtedly fun you cannot go there at 3am in your pyjamas can you? There is certainly something thrilling about having the opportunity to win money at any time of the night or day.
This brings us on to the next reason to play online bingo…the money. One of the best features of online bingo sites is the bonus that they offer customers so that you will choose their site. Most of them require that you make a deposit and then they will add a bonus that cannot be withdrawn as cash but can be used to play bingo. The money you can win varies greatly between small cash amounts of £25 or £50 to huge, often life-changing jackpots.
While online bingo might sound like a rather isolating way to play a sociable game you would be surprised at the bingo communities that have sprung up on nearly every online bingo site. There is no doubt that you can make friends while you play online bingo.
Of course, the most important reason to join one of these sites is for the love of the game.
March 29, 2010
Bingo is a popular game of chance played throughout the world in all sorts of venues, ranging from private homes and church halls, to huge Mecca Bingo and Gala Bingo clubs that cater for many hundreds of people.
Its main attractions are its simplicity and sociability, and of course the chance of winning some money. For young and old alike, Bingo Night has always been something special.
Nowadays, a new world has opened up with the Internet, and if you have a PC and an Internet connection, you can play anytime and anywhere – even from your mobile phone. Many players still prefer the social atmosphere of the clubs, but an increasing number are devotees of their favourite online Bingo website and there are plenty to choose from.
Mecca Bingo and Littlewoods Bingo are familiar from the high street, but many others are online as pure Internet presences. Foxy Bingo started in 2005 and it has over forty games rooms, accessible at the click of a mouse, and games can be played for as little as one penny.
Most of the sites have a vibrant communal element too and Foxy Bingo even has its own radio station. To get started, all you need do is register your details and open an online account, but you might wisely decide to play a few free bingo games before doing so to get acquainted with how it works. Between games, play the online slots or scratch cards and have a chat with other players in the Community area.
March 02, 2010
Bingo has long been a popular game and for many people it acts as the centre of their social life. In recent years, as the Internet has developed and modem speeds have increased, and as online sites have become more secure, the popularity of Bingo has risen dramatically.
For those previously uninterested in playing the game and for others who were attracted to it but lived without access to a convenient venue, the spread of broadband to just about every corner of Europe and America has meant that to play all you need is a cheap PC and a connection to the Internet.
Sites such as Foxy Bingo have become very popular with players who like to play a few light games for low stakes and it’s easy to see why. Foxy Bingo is an attractive, colourful site, full of promotions and special offers and intuitive even to the newcomer to the Internet.
At the click of a mouse you can start playing some practice games at no commitment just to get an idea of how it works. Of course, to win money you’ll have to sign up, which means opening an account and making a small initial deposit. There are usually special promotions for the new member, such as a return of the first deposit once it has been won back and various free bingo games.
A simple navigation system with a menu down the side makes it child’s play to get started on a game of Bingo or slots and make some winnings.
February 24, 2010
The attraction of Bingo has much to do with its simplicity, but playing it in the company of other players has also been a strong factor. Bingo Night is an institution in many towns, cities and villages, and no church hall schedule is complete without one.
This is also true of the gleaming Mecca Bingo halls; machines dedicated to the game where you can chat with friends and sip a cafe latte or cappuccino whilst filling in your card. The halls often have special nights when they link up with other halls over a satellite connection and play for bigger prizes than on normal nights.
The communal spirit is still there, but in a different form for the virtual generation. You may be sitting in your bedroom, alone at the PC, but the many online Bingo sites take great pains to let you know that you’re not by any means isolated. They all have a community area in which to chat and swap notes with other players, make new friends and generally foster a sense of community.
The online Bingo sites are attractive to use, decked out in primary colours, with simple-to-use menus and plastered with special offers and promotions including free bingo games. It’s a simple and quick process to get started when playing for real money; sign up and make a small deposit. Or, if you are more cautious, or just curious, take a peek behind the scenes by playing a few games on the house to get a feel for the place as you would anywhere else.
February 11, 2010
The venue for playing bingo can vary depending upon the location in the country. Bingo is often played in church halls, sports clubs or other open buildings that have space for a number of tables and chairs.
Within the UK there are many buildings that are solely used for playing bingo and these are known as bingo clubs, or more commonly known as bingo halls.
Within bingo clubs, bingo players can purchase books of tickets to play their game with. Within a bingo game, players will usually use between one and six books of bingo tickets. When playing bingo in the bingo clubs, playing is separated throughout the evening into different sessions; different books with a different number of pages are used.
It is usual for bingo players within the bingo clubs to purchase up to six books which collectively contain every number in every possible combination. This is to maximise their potential for winning prizes from the pot.
The numbers are called out by the bingo caller and at the same time the bingo players will check their bingo tickets to see if the numbers are listed on them.
Where any of the numbers called out by the bingo caller are listed on their game tickets, they will check the numbers off with a particular marker known as a “dabber” or a “dauber”.
When the bingo player has marked off a sufficient amount of numbers to win a prize they are required to call out to the bingo caller to get their attention. Although it is not necessary, most people will shout “bingo” or “yes”. Other words shouted are “line” or “house” depending on what bingo numbers they have accumulated.
February 05, 2010
Playing bingo online means that you are able to choose from a great variety of different types of bingo game in one place. Bingo gaming websites offer 90 ball and 75 ball bingo and all of the games provide a chat room so that you can meet new players and talk about all things bingo related. There are many other games that you can play on bingo gaming websites, such as deal or no deal or the price is right bingo. Jackpotjoy offer the widest range of games to play of all online bingo gaming websites.
Most of the online bingo gaming websites offer freebies and free gifts when you become a member. When you sign up to an online bingo gaming website you will often be offered a welcome gift for signing up with the company. This will usually take the form of free cash offers to try out on their bingo gaming website. Sometimes you may also be offered free cash bonuses for depositing money with a particular online gaming website. Due to all the free gifts that you receive when playing bingo online, it makes it a very popular option for bingo players, as opposed to going to a bingo hall.
In addition, the social side of playing online makes it extremely popular. Thousands of people come together to play the games and they will often talk to each other in the chat rooms.