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      Why play bingo?

      June 4, 2014 /

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      Anyone who plays games regularly online will have come across the ads for bingo sites and there are certainly plenty of ads about bingo on TV these days too. It’s one of the most popular online games out there. But if you’ve never played bingo, you may be wondering why so many people choose to play this simple game over games that, at first glance, offer more layers of interest.

      One of the biggest appeals in playing online bingo is that it’s so easy to play. Where some games require great hand/eye coordination and others require mental dexterity, online bingo doesn’t ask the player for either of these. The only thing the player needs to consider is which game they want to play and how many tickets to buy. Then, once the game is in play, the software will mark any matching numbers on their tickets automatically as the number calls are made, and if they have a win, it’s paid into their bingo account automatically too. You don’t even have to be logged into a bingo site to play when the game is scheduled. If you’ve pre-bought your tickets for a particular jackpot game, they will be played automatically. Next time you log in to the site, you may find your account has been bumped by a win, which would always be a nice surprise.

      Although it’s easy to play, that doesn’t mean that bingo isn’t entertaining. There’s always a frisson of excitement in the air when you play a game that has cash prizes attached, and some of the prizes at many of the UK bingo sites reach sizeable, sometimes life-changing, amounts. And though the likelihood of winning the jackpot is small, it’s always a possibility, so that’s another draw to playing bingo. Players can share that sense of excitement and anticipation when they play in the bingo chat rooms, where players who have bought tickets for the same games can meet online and discuss how they’re doing. In fact, there’s a whole new language of bingo ‘speak’ on the online sites; where lots of abbreviations are used to type to other players during the games. These include things like 3TG (three to go – before you get a win), GLEV1 (good luck everyone) and BBS (be back soon, if you leave the keyboard for a few minutes). Don’t worry if you can’t make head nor tail of what people in the chat rooms are talking about when you first go online – you’ll soon get the hang of it.

      As bingo is so easy to play, it’s also one of the best games to choose when you’re gaming on a mobile. Playing in a public space, you don’t always have peaceful surroundings that you might need for a game that needs strategy – like poker. If you just want to be entertained while travelling, or while waiting for a friend, then playing bingo on your mobile is ideal.

      For a game that’s fun and easy, has a social element and costs very little to play, it’s hard to find anything better than online bingo.

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      Choosing sites for online bingo

      October 31, 2011 /

      In corners of smoky dingy bingo halls of the 1960s to the glitz and glamor of the modern experience, playing bingo is part of our culture in Britain. Today, the game is still going strong, it is undeniable that most of the players have left the bingo halls and are playing in the comfort of their own home. With hundreds of sites like Bingo Port and others emerging every day, playing online bingo is quickly becoming the most popular way to make friends, have fun and win prizes.

      If you have never played online bingo before, it is very simple to start.

      Choosing the Right Site

      Take a look at the wide range of sites that are available and see which one catches your eye. A simple internet search will throw up hundreds of potential sites, to avoid confusion, you can use a bingo comparison site to see who has the best deal and most active community. Sites often offer sign up bonuses, where your initial deposit may be doubled or even tripled to give you more to play with.

      Once you have decided which bingo site to try, registering could not be easier. Choose yourself a user name and password that you can remember, and you’re ready to play. Some sites require you to validate your e-mail address in order to combat fraud and a fake sign ups, and most will ask you to include at least the credit card, even if you’re not going to make a deposit immediately. If you want to have a try without investing a penny, some sites sometimes offer free games so that you can try before you buy.

      Playing Online

      When you’re ready to play have a look in the “lobby” of the game. You will be able to see how many tickets for each game, so it’s a good idea to start playing low stakes and build yourself up once you are in the swing of it. When the game starts, you will see your tickets before you, and will be able to check the numbers as they are called. If you think you get behind and fully enjoy the online bingo games with ‘auto daub’, marking your numbers for you.

      Playing bingo online is becoming a community. Sites like Bingoport are active in the community and a lot of friendly banter go on in the room where games are played. You can see the chat window when you’re in the game, but if you do not want to interfere it’s OK. You can find some of the language and terminology is confusing at first, but you will soon pick it up. Do not be afraid to ask other players what they mean when they write abbreviations such as “wdw” or “BRB” … all of which were new to the game again!

      Rewards for Playing

      Many sites will run games or special promotions for their members on a regular basis.

      For sites free bingo games are a way to reward their regular players and encourage new players to get involved. Be aware that the free bingo games, as with many other places, the game is very popular and tickets will sell out fast, so make sure you pre-buy if you can and enter the lobby with plenty of time to ensure your place.

      Because playing bingo online is so easy and fun it is easy to attract more than just the blue rinse brigade these days.

      Men and women, young and old join in the fun with every day of the week. There is no doubt that if you are interested in participating in a fun, exciting game, that is social and affordable, then online bingo may be something for you.

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      Bingo Anyone?

      February 28, 2010 /

      I remember having lots of fun playing Bingo. When I was a young girl, we played it in school when it was too wet for our class to go outside for recess. My family had a game that we’d play at home, when my Mother could get all of us kids to sit down long enough. Our local school’s PTA often held bingo games as fundraisers. The local Lions, Elks and other such clubs still have a couple of bingo nights at their lodges. Still, as a game, it seems to have fallen out of fashion everywhere except on the web.

      Playing bingo and other games of chance on the web is a trend that seems to be constantly growing in popularity. Many of the game-based websites offer free on-line play, or you can register with them to play for money or other prizes. Online bingo lacks the fun of a game held in a room full of people frantically trying to get those tiles in a nice neat row, so they can yell “bingo” at the top of their lungs. Still, it is easy to access and very convenient. You can play at almost any time of the day and from the privacy of your home on sites like Caesars online.

      I may be waxing a bit nostalgic, but I would really like to see bingo become more popular as a pastime that is undertaken in person. Oh, I could go to the local Elk’s game, but they usually offer it on a night that is inconvenient for me. So, I guess what I’d like to see is the game become part of our culture once again, whether or not you play for money. It was fun and competitive, but based entirely upon luck, so that those of us without any particular skill still had a chance of winning.

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