How To Get The Best Bingo Deal
March 10, 2009
How To Get The Best Bingo Deal
If you are going to play online bingo then it is very important that you know how to get the best bingo deal you possibly can. There really are a lot of different options out there to pick from. Some people will look at the free money on offer and jump on it straight away. Well although free money seems like a great thing the reality is that you are much better off taking advantage of the first deposit bonus offers that are out there. Keep reading to find out our tips on how to get the best bingo deal!
If you decide to sign up to a new bingo site and get the free money offer you must be really careful as there can be some pretty nasty wagering requirements before you can release your winnings. Sites like Foxy Bingo and 888 Bingo are offering free money bonuses but its important to look at their deposit bonuses too. Bingo sites use wagering requirements so that when people do win with the free money they are forced to lose some of it back whilst trying to meet the requirements. This is the biggest thing to watch out for when making a new bingo account. However if you make a first deposit then you are free to withdraw any winnings as you please and you can take advantage of the deposit match bonus. Picking the free money bonuses is never really the best way to get the best bingo deal.
The best deposit match bonuses out there can often be as high as 300 percent. That means that if you deposit £10 then it will be matched with a bonus of £30. Take a look at the Ladbrokes bingo bonus if you like the sound of this, they offer £20 free when you spend £10! Now that is some serious value right there. You are pretty much getting paid by the bingo site just to play bingo. It seems that a lot of people will ignore this factor and miss out on a great opportunity to increase their winnings. The more astute players out there will have realised this already and are taking advantage of all these offers. You can clear your bonus on the instant games and slots as well making it even better for the player. Looking at it like that it seems that the way to get the best bingo deal is to take advantage of deposit bonuses instead of free money bonuses.
Every bingo site out there is advertising free money offers and this is because they know that players who don’t make deposits are far more under their control than players who deposit their own money and play. If you can’t withdraw your winnings when you win them then what is the point of winning in the first place. However if you deposit then you have no restrictions on what you can win and what you can withdraw. You are also getting paid to play which in effect is worth a lot more than the free money that the site might offer you at the start. If you go for the deposit bonus you will normally get more than double the free money on offer and have no restrictions placed on you. It seems like a no brainer really.
So make sure you use our how to get the best bingo deal guide and get the right deal for you!
Online Bingo Builds New Community
March 10, 2009
Online Bingo Community
The recent boom of online bingo has brought with it a new type of online community. One that is very specific to bingo. When you look at other communities they don’t compare with the bingo community that is much more focused around fun and friendship than anything else.
What do people who play bingo want?
It seems that they all want to have a good time! Focus is very much on the fun aspect of the game. There are games in the chat box that people get involved with and it really seems to be the social aspect that attracts many players. It is a great way to get to meet some new friends and have some relaxation time away from the strains of day to day life. Online bingo is much less expensive than actually going to the bingo which has become a big draw for many players given the current economic climate.
Who then is part of the online bingo community?
Well it seems that it is mostly women however that does not mean men are not welcome and do not play online bingo. Bingo has always been dominated by women and therefore the community is predominantly female based. Age really isn’t an issue either for the bingo community, but the typical age range is more towards 30-50 years old than anything else. However recently there has been a rise in younger players entering the online version of the game.
What about the gambling side of things?
The gambling side of the game is a very interesting one when it comes to online bingo. You would think that for many it would be the main attraction and for some we are sure it is. However it would appear that for the majority the gambling isn’t the number 1 reason for playing. That’s not to say they don’t enjoy the chance to win some money. Players are much more interested in having a good time and chatting than making outrageous wagers.
Well that’s unique for the internet!
Yes the online bingo community is very unique. It has formed based around fun and socialising and not the need to gamble and win money. Obviously the gambling is a factor which brings people into the community but is often out done by the need to take a break, find an avenue for relaxation and to socialise.
There are however some great opportunities to get the most value out of your bingo and some of the bigger prize pool games could really make a big difference to anyone’s life financially. It has even been known for people to meet their life partners when playing online bingo as well which is pretty amazing!
Top 5 Bingo Tips – Number 4
March 10, 2009
How To Win At Online Bingo
Ok well here is number 4 in my series of tips about how to win at online bingo. I think number 4 is one of the most important tips to remember to help you win at online bingo so listen carefully!
Be Flexible
Being flexible really is going to help you when thinking about how to win at online bingo. Now we know that there might not be any way to win 100% of the time but there is no shame in trying to adapt to the situation your in and give yourself a better chance of winning.
When I say you need to be flexible I’m mean its important to take into consideration all the factors within the game and then make you decision based on the game you are in.
You need to take a look at how many people are in the room. The more people that are in the room the less frequesntly you will win. However when you do win you will win more money than you would in a room with fewer players. A good way to swing the balance in your favor in a big room is to play more cards. If you are only playing 1 card in a room with 50 other people in then you have only a 1 in 50 chance. If you buy 2 cards though your chances become 2 in 50 or 25/1 and so on based on the number of cards you buy.
Sorry if I confused anyone with the odds there but basically put if you buy more cards you have a bigger chance of winning. Use this to your advantage and if the prizepool is really big for a certain game then buy the most cards you can to give yourself a better chance of winning!
The best bingo players will sit tight when the prize pool is small and maybe only buy 1 or 2 cards but when the guaranteed prize pools are on the line they will go for it.
Sally
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Start A Bingo Home Game – The Basics
March 10, 2009
Start A Bingo Home Game
Well you might be more used to hearing about people playing poker at home or in a private game well we have started running our own bingo home game with a few of the people who come down to our local Mecca Bingo and pretty much anyone who wants to come really! We did find a few problems setting things up to start with so in case you want to start a bingo home game here is our starting guide.
Bingo Balls
Well apart from getting people to come the main thing you are going to need are bingo balls. Now you can buy them and get a really nice set but they can also be pretty expensive. If you do start a bingo home game a great way to get around this problem is to buy a big bag of ping pong balls and use a black marker pen to write on the numbers. This way you can start a bingo home game and keep the costs down.
Bingo Cage
Now you have the problem of your bingo balls solved if you are going to start a god bingo home game you are going to need some kind of bingo game. Again you can buy bingo cages and sometimes you can get mini version but if you are looking to keep costs down then using a glass bowl can work really well. Another alternative is to use a pillow case or some kind of bag to keep the balls in. Make sure you give them a good mix before picking them out.
Daubers
>Well most people will probably bring their own dauber with them but if not then pretty much any felt tip pen will do. Just go down to the local stationary box and pick up a big pack of fat felt tip pens.
Bingo Cards
Well bingo cards are probably going to be your biggest problem. If you know somewhere to buy them then this is probably the best option. You can buy them online but then you have to wait for delivery so if you don’t have time you could always make your own. Making your own is pretty difficult as you have to try and pick random numbers for each one. Make sure if you do plan on starting your own bingo home game and making your own bingo cards that they are very clear and there is plenty of space between the numbers. You don’t want any confusion!
Finally
Well finally you better go out and do some booze shopping. No good bingo home game is complete without some cold larger and a few bottles of wine!
Top 5 Bingo Tips – Number 5
March 9, 2009
Improve Your Chances of Winning At Online Bingo
Even though most of us play bingo for the social aspects its still nice to win now and again. Now there isn’t really any strategy or system that is going to help you that much when your playing online bingo but if you want to improve your chances of winning at online bingo then following my top 5 tips should help you.
Ok lets start the countdown – *Drum roll please*
At Number 5 is Free Bingo Bonuses
Ok well playing with free money seems like a great way to improve your chances of winning. Well if its free then you can’t lose. There is a reason though that free bingo bonuses are only number 5 on my list. Most free bonuses are not as good as they look. Sometimes online bingo sites will have silly rules about withdrawing money that was won using the free bonus. Often you will have to meet some wagering requirements – most of which aren’t normally fair. By the time you have met the requirements a lot of the money will be gone.
The best and most effective way to use the free money is play in the bigger games. This way if you do manage to win you will win big. Remeber that you haven’t deposited anything yet so the free money is a great way to have a bit of a gamble. You never know you might end up hitting a really nice jackpot instead of just a few quid in some of the regular games. Improve your chances of winning at online bingo by turning your free cash into serious cash!
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Bingo Cushions Hot or Not?
March 9, 2009
Bingo Cushions
Well you don’t see as many bingo cushions about as you used to and lets face it that’s probably a good thing. People don’t really need them anymore as bingo halls have mostly been updated and are a lot more comfortable than ever before. Most have nice padded seating and those that don’t really should have!
Bingo cushions I’m afraid to say really aren’t cool. In fact they are really un cool. You wouldn’t take a cushion on a night out with you and there really is no place to be taking one to the bingo with you. It seems to be something that older bingo players did but now there really is no need. Do not be tempted!
If you really do need to take something with you to help with comfort then try taking a really small cushion that will fit in the bag you are taking. Often something that just supports your back will do just as well as a much bigger pillow.
If you are playing online then make sure you have a good chair to sit at and try to keep a good posture at all times. There is loads of info out there about how to sit at your desk so make sure you know how to avoid getting neck or back problems when you put in a long session at your favorite bingo site or on your favorite slot machine. Oh and no one can see you when you play online so use as many cushions as you like!
Which Bag To Take To the Bingo?!
March 9, 2009
Which Bag To Take To the Bingo
Well before you think this is going to be fashion advice then think again! Its not all about what it looks like you know. Well maybe it is a little bit. Everyone has different taste in fashion but there are a few things you should look out for when deciding which bag you are going to take with you to the bingo.
Firstly its important that the bag you take has some kind of compartment to keep your dauber in. Usually something with a zip is good – you don’t want to get yourself into a situation where the pen busts all over your make up now do you! Try to take more than 1 dauber with you as well.
Secondly make sure the bag you take to the bingo is big enough to carry home all your winnings…. ok well maybe not but some people like to play the slots while at the bingo hall and if thats you then you better make sure you have some space to keep a bit of change and any winnings you might make. Most bingo halls will change your coins at the cash desk but some don’t like to so make sure you plan ahead.
Finally ok you got us yes it has to go with your outfit. You never know who you might meet at the bingo and if you don’t look good you might let that special someone slip through your fingertips. Oh and men probably best you don’t take a bag stick to a wallet and pockets!
Bingo Cages or Alternatives
March 9, 2009
Bingo Cages or Alternatives
Bingo cages are just like mini lottery machines really. The balls go in the compartment that holds the balls spins round and then one ball is selected at random and drawn out of the cage. Some are machine driven and some are spun manually with a handle. It doesn’t make too much differance as long as the balls get a really good spin before one is drawn out. Bingo cages are not always cages either! Some are a bit more fancy and have a big glass compartment that spins and others are the same but with a plastic compartment. The benfits of a glass or plastic bingo cage is that you can see all the balls getting mixed up and you know there is no cheating going on. With the metal cages it can be a bit more difficult to see through the mesh to balls.
If you are setting up your own bingo game you might not want to buy a cage as they can be pretty expensive and take up a lot of room. There are a few different ways you can mix up your bingo balls. Some people will use a glass bowl as a bingo cage and have someone pick a ball out at random. This works well as long as the person picking can’t see the balls! Another way to do it is to find a bag to put the balls in or a dark pillow case then have someone pick a ball out of that. Either way works really well if you don’t have a bingo cage at hand.
The great thing about playing online is you don’t need to worry about getting a bingo cage or any of the equipment that is needed to play bingo at home. However sometimes there is nothing better than having a few mates round, cracking open some drinks and having a night of bingo
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Bingo Daubers Superstition and Novelty
March 9, 2009
Bingo Daubers Superstition and Novelty
There really are thousands and thousands of different bingo daubers that people like to use. Some people prefer a certain colour, some people like a certain size of nib and others have ones which bring them good luck when they are playing. It really is all about personal preference when it comes to which bingo dauber to use.
Traditional bingo daubers will usually be like a really big felt tip pen. Often the part that holds the ink will be a lot bigger than a pen in order to prolong the life and allow for multiple uses. The nib will be quite fat in order to cover most of the number when you mark it off. In terms of colour well your guess is as good as ours!
Novelty bingo daubers are also pretty popular among serious players. You can always tell who the seasoned pros are by their dauber. Some novelty bingo daubers will just have a special image on such as a favourite sports player or musician. However some really do go to town and are are totally different shape all together. You can even get rude ones but if your going to take your nan to the bingo hall with you then we advise against these.
Double daubers are widely used in bingo halls and can offer players two different colours and nib size in the same dauber. Its often best to go with 2 really contrasting colours when you get yourself a double dauber so you can tell the difference between them really easy. Red and orange might not work as well as say blue and yellow would.
People can get quite suspicious about the dauber they use and you will find people that claim a certain dauber will bring them good luck. Maybe it will who knows? But make sure you buy one your comfortable with it, like the colours and more importantly that its still got some ink in!
Bingo Cards – What Makes A Good One?
March 9, 2009
Bingo Cards
Bingo cards differ everywhere you play bingo but the best ones have quite a few features in common. The best bingo cards will always have very clear numbers and plenty of space between each number. Its no good having small numbers cramped together as people will just make mistakes when reading them. Quality bingo cards are on white paper with black numbers. Yes coloured paper might look nice but it can make the card hard to read and some pens will not show up as well on coloured paper as they might on a white background.
Some bingo halls tried to introduce reusable bingo cards that came with a felt time pen that would wipe off after being used. This might be environmentally friendly but that doesn’t mean it will stop people cheating! Being able to wipe everything off meant people could keep old cards and re use them for free.
You can always tell when the cheap bingo cards are out because you might get 6 on a sheet of A4 paper with small numbers and poor spacing. These are fine if you are having a friendly game but no one wants to get mixed up when there are prizes on the line. One of the great things about online bingo is the fact you can never get confused when filling out your bingo card.
Some pups will run a bingo card which is not really the same thing as the conventional ones used to actually play bingo. On the pubs card you will find numbers and a section to write your name next to the number. People will pay to buy a number and the person who’s number is drawn will be the winner and get the pot. This is a good way to spice up a night in the pub or get any bingo home game you might have off to a good start.
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