• Online Bingo

    Posted on March 2nd, 2009

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    Here’s Why You Should Play Online Bingo

    The number of people who play online Bingo continues to rise even as you read this article. Besides, Bingo is rapidly gaining the reputation of being one of the most sought after games on the internet. The reasons that a Bingo enthusiast should turn to playing it online are aplenty and listed below are a few of the important ones.

    Wide Range: With there being constant innovations in technology, the online Bingo gaming options have seen a radical change over the recent past. Most Bingo sites would give you a wide range of options when it comes to different types of Bingo games, and different patterns within any particular type of Bingo game. Besides, most of these websites also host games apart from Bingo.

    Interaction: Many people are of the notion that playing online Bingo would take away the beauty of socializing while at Bingo games. On the contrary, playing Bingo online will give you the chance to meet other Bingo enthusiasts from different parts of the world. Given that most Bingo websites enable you to chat with other members, meeting new people becomes a cakewalk.

    Big Jackpots: One of the most attractive aspects of online Bingo is the jackpots that are associated with it. This is because Bingo websites that have fairly large numbers of members can easily afford to have very big jackpots.

    Also, with not having to worry about what to wear, and not having to wait for scheduled games at the Bingo Hall, online Bingo games do present an interesting option.

    Find more information here about online bingo.

  • Advice

    Posted on February 17th, 2009

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    Here’s What to Look for in a Bingo Website

    While the number of websites catering to Bingo players have increased by leaps and bounds over the recent past, it is important that you look for certain features in deciding which website to play on. The factors that you need to consider include:

    Games on Offer: The first thing that you need to look at is the variety of games that the website offers. Looking at sites that offer games apart from Bingo is a good idea, as you would otherwise have to use multiple sites for playing different games.
    Costs: Make sure that you know in advance, what you would need to pay for registering, and then for subsequent game plays at the very onset, as registering cheaply and then have to pay more for game playing can be quite a dampener. Also, take into account prices charged for special cards.

    Promotions: Going through a website’s ongoing promotions should give you an idea of the website’s promotional activities. Various websites are known to offer bonuses when new members join, as well as bonuses when referrals join as members.

    Prizes: Different websites follow different patterns for prize distribution. These include hourly or daily jackpots/prizes (these can also be progressive), weekly and monthly tournaments, prizes for chat games, etc.

    Technicalities: A good website should have good software to enable uninterrupted game play. Besides, also look for additional features such as chat rooms, discussion forums, multiple gaming options, etc.

    With there being scores of Bingo websites, it is best that you try a few before sticking on to any one website.

  • Terminology

    Posted on February 4th, 2009

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    Bingo-Speak (E to Z)

    Continued below is the list of commonly used Bingo terms that a beginner should ideally know.

    Four Corners Bingo: this refers to a particular type of Bingo, wherein the players are required to cover the numbers which are placed in the card’s four corners. Other commonly followed patterns include the blackout, chevron, postage stamp, regular, etc.

    On Player: this refers to players who are short of a single number in completing the game’s desired pattern

    Random Number Generator: this refers to the machine that is occasionally used in place of the traditional ‘caller’. This machine automatically selects random numbers to be used in the game.

    Six Pack & Nine Pack: these terms are used to specify the number of numbers on a bingo card for any specific game.

    Tickets: these refer to the bar-codes that are used for identifying booklets when winning claims are made. These are present on every page (card) in the booklet which is used for playing the game.

    Wrap Up: this refers to the type of Bingo wherein the game is the last one in a Bingo session.

    Other games include the ‘quickie’ or ‘speed game’ wherein a very rapidly called out ‘coverall’ wins; the ‘moonlight’ bingo, which takes place under the light of the moon, thereby usually being a late night affair; ‘early bird’ bingo, which generally starts prior to the scheduled time; and many more.

    With there being new variants added to the already long list, the choices are truly aplenty.

  • Terminology

    Posted on January 29th, 2009

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    Bingo-Speak (A to D)

    Bingo is a great game that is played in different parts of the world, and the list given below describes the terms that are used in the game and can be of help if you have just started out.

    Bingo Board: this is where the numbers that are called out while a game is in progress are displayed.

    Bingo Booklets: this refers to the booklets which have a series of differently coloured bingo sheets which would be used in one Bingo game. The sheets are generally placed in the sequence that the game would follow.

    Buy In & Minimum Buy In: ‘Buy in’ refers to the least number of cards that you would need to buy to gain admission to a game. This number varies in accordance to the type of Bingo. ‘Minimum Buy in’ refers to the minimum amount you are required to spend in order to qualify for the available prizes.

    Caller: this refers to the person who is responsible for calling out the drawn numbers. While this person is involved in the game, he/she cannot partake in the game as a player.

    Coverall: this refers to a type of the game wherein a winner is required to cover the entire card in order to win. Not all Bingo games require a ‘coverall’ for a person to win.

    Dauber: this refers to the pen which is used to mark the numbers on the Bingo cards. It usually has a foam tip that can blacken the entire number by a mere daub or touch, and therefore the name.

  • Benefits

    Posted on January 11th, 2009

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    Bingo Helps Your Mind

    While playing Bingo is a great way to pass time, relax and unwind, not many people are aware of the fact that playing the game can also have beneficial results on the player’s mind. Research has also found that Bingo players have correlations with Crossword enthusiasts, as both the activities affect the brain in similar manners.

    Tests have been conducted over extended periods to produce accurate and unbiased results. These results show that on-line players of Bingo have improved memory and have the ability to retain excessive brain functions in comparison to people not playing the game. These studies also show that the ability to focus on various tasks and completing these tasks is easier with Bingo players as compared to the people who do not play Bingo. While these studies were primarily based on older people, it is commonly believed that the youth can also benefit through the mental stimulation that the game provides.

    Since the most effective way of keeping the brain functioning properly is to keep it active, taking part in a Bingo game can keep the player’s brain active through the number of processes that the game playing requires. These multiple tasks could include having to focus on the game at hand, interacting with fellow players, etc. A player also requires being alert at all times to make sure that a “bingo’ is not missed. This helps keeping the mind focused and sharp.

    The aforementioned research had 112 participants between 18 and 82 years old and the participants were broken into 2 groups, wherein one group played Bingo, and the other one did not.

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