Is bingo a game of skill?

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Bingo is everywhere, now played both online and at the bingo halls. Players enjoy it for its simplicity and social aspects. And though bingo is known as one type of game, but is there any skill involved?

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Probability is King 

When it comes to bingo, the probability is king, as it is a game that players don’t have much influence over. The numbers are drawn at random from a traditional bingo wheel or using a random number generator when played online. Either way, these outcomes are decided at random, and players cannot control which numbers come out.

In some bingo halls and online rooms, you can choose your bingo cards, meaning you can decide which numbers you need to win. Some people believe that choosing the right numbers will give them an increased likelihood of winning — for example, by picking an even spread of numbers rather than a bunch or favourite numbers.

The truth is there is no difference. Picking bingo cards is no different to choosing lottery numbers. Whether you are playing 75-ball bingo or 90-ball bingo, the game is still the same. (more…)

Casino Games: History and Origins

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The internet has revolutionised the way most of us play casino games. Impressive online 3D graphic and more wi-fi hotspots mean plucky chancers can pull out their smartphones and enjoy an immersive gaming session wherever and whenever they choose.

Indeed, a good online casino app nowadays will provide more than 500 mobile slot, table and jackpot games at just the tap of a button or the swipe of a screen. Most apps are free to download and custom-built for both iOS and Android devices, meaning all types of mobile user can receive a seamless casino gameplay experience without any glitches. (more…)

4 Crucial Tips to Increase Your Bingo Chances

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Get Ready Early

This one is pretty obvious and applies to any form of bingo. It isn’t a solid concrete theory, but being ready & on your toes (not literally) when the first number (or ball) is drawn will ensure to maximise your game performance. Athletes get to events early so they have plenty of time to prepare to perform to the best of their ability. While bingo isn’t a physical nor professional sport, arriving early enough so you can buy the correct books, catch up with pals, set yourself up on a comfy table, lay out your lucky charms and buy any drinks and snacks you’ll need will ensure you are ready to go. Rushing in and throwing your belongings on the table as the first number is called is no way to prepare. It all comes down to the old saying “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. (more…)

Playing Bingo can make You a Winner anytime!

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Are you bored this weekend? Not sure what you’re going to do with all of that free time? Then playing online gambling games is the best thing to do. Instead of having to go out into the world and fight traffic and crowds just to have a good time, you can stay home. When you think about it, aren’t the best things in life right within our very homes? Home is where the heart is, and all that good stuff. So instead of going out this weekend, you need to play bingo.

Bingo? Yes, bingo. We know what you’re thinking — bingo is something that grey haired ladies do. You’re a sophisticated type that wants to bond with other sophisticated types. Our recommendation definitely still stands. It’s really all about playing bingo when you think about it. (more…)

Bingo: A very packed house

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The growth of the online bingo market is currently showing no signs of easing, with new sites opening on what seems to be a weekly basis.

It was predicted that the introduction of the new Point of Consumption tax back in December 2014 would trigger a slow down in the rate of market growth. The reasons for this assumption were that smaller brands would find it very difficult to remain profitable after the new 15% tax had been levied. (more…)

90 Ball Bingo

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90-Ball Bingo is the most common version of bingo found in the UK, Australia and some parts of Europe. As opposed to the traditional American version of 75-Ball Bingo, 90-Ball Bingo is played with 90 balls and bingo tickets, rather than cards.

A 90-Ball Bingo ticket has 9 columns and 3 rows. Players will buy one sheet of six tickets, containing 90 numbers. While each row contains nine squares, only 5 of the squares are numbered with the remaining four left blank. Numbers range from 1 to 90, with all 90 numbers on each sheet of tickets. Therefore, every time a number is called, the player will be daubing that number on one of his or her tickets. (more…)