Online Bingo
by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
January 8, 2006
Bingo! One of the most
popular games ever invented where money changes hands
freely. It's a game played in small local clubs and huge
halls especially designed for the game, and now there's
also bingo online.
Like every other form
of gambling, when it comes to bingo, online venues have
become extremely popular with crowds flocking to them
every day to grab a few books and get their 'eyes down'.
In fact, the ability to enjoy bingo online is probably
one the most exciting developments in the world of
online gambling.
Celebs Playing
Bingo
Although bingo had
started to decline in popularity, it's peak being during
the 70s, the fact that big celebrities such as Bill
Clinton, Jade Jagger and Elle MacPherson have endorsed
the game as one of their favorite pastimes has brought
back a sense of glamour to the game. Young people are
once again turning to bingo for entertainment, with
bingo online being a clear favorite.
Women and Bingo
Society has
traditionally accepted gambling amongst men but when it
comes to women, it's generally scorned. Bingo, however,
is an exception. Although it's most certainly a game of
chance where money changes hands, it's generally seen as
innocent entertainment rather than gambling and
therefore acceptable for women to play. Just as with
traditional bingo halls, the ability to play bingo
online attracts huge numbers of women, both young and
old.
That isn't to say that
bingo is only for women, though. Far from it. Men are
welcome to play and more and more are turning towards
it, probably thanks to the popularity of bingo online.
Online Bingo
Welcomes Everybody
For those seeking safe
entertainment from home, playing bingo online fits the
bill perfectly. Online bingo halls have a friendly
atmosphere and everybody is welcomed regardless of age
group, gender, background or bankroll.
Unlike some forms of
gambling, no former knowledge of the game is needed.
Newcomers may just buy one book to start with, while the
more seasoned player of bingo, online and off, will have
up to six books on the go at any given time.
The Social Aspect
of Online Bingo
Although it can be
argued that bingo halls don't just exist to quench the
player's thirst to gamble, but also to offer an of
opportunity for socializing, the busy chat rooms
attached to the sites offering
bingo online
are the modern equivalent. Between games, players
congregate in the chat rooms, discussing world events
and trivia in just the same way that they would if
they'd traveled several miles through all kinds of
weather to get to their "local" bingo hall.
Apart from being able to play from the comfort of your
own home, playing bingo online also offers the advantage
of never closing. Play bingo whenever it suits you -
morning, noon or night.
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