Space Bingo Anyone?

Space Bingo Anyone?

The launch of the privately funded Genesis 2 spacecraft, while of minor interest to the general public, should be of particular interest to bingo players the world over. Among the unusual items the space capsule will carry are, South African flat rock scorpions, a farm of California red harvester ants, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and last but not least, a space bingo game. The launch took place at 11:02 EDT (1502GMT) at the Yasny Launch Base near Orenburg Russia. The probe was finances by the Las Vegas based Bigelow Aerospace. The spacecraft is a prototype that the company hopes to develop for commercial use in the future.

Mr. Robert Bigelow, the owner of Bigelow Aerospace originally launched the space bingo project as a way to excite the public about the potential of space commercialization. While bingo whether land based or online, is a relatively simple game, the project engineers faced several challenges. Developing the space bingo game took about a year. To quote one employee,” The bingo payload is essentially a small robot performing a game sequence”. To overcome the lack of gravity in space a series of fans and other devices were used and are described as a complex network of mechanical and electrical parts designed to work in microgravity.

Probably the best aspect of the space bingo game is it’s accessibility to the public. Ground control will download the games via. Satellite-to-ground communications systems. Players will be able to place space bingo by accessing the Bigelow Aerospace website. The world of bingo is never stagnant. New games are now the norm and the variations on a simple game seem to be never ending.

Online Bingo Chat Rooms and Common Sense

One of the most popular features that online bingo offers is the online chat room. Unlike land based bingo halls where talking is strictly forbidden, online bingo has a community based atmosphere and chat rooms contribute greatly to the immense popularity of online bingo. The online chat room is the place players go to interact with each other, ask for advice, and play the chat room based games that most online bingo sites offer.

For the most part chat rooms are user friendly and no special computer skills are required. New online bingo players are sometimes intimidated the first time they enter a chat room but they quickly find out that most of the other players are friendly and are not judging them on their spelling and grammar skills. No matter how experienced they are, all online bingo players were once newbies and most of them go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

Just as in everyday life, chat rooms have standards and expectations that everyone is expected to adhere to. Most online bingo sites have their respective chat room rules posted and new online bingo players would be well advised take the time to read these rules carefully. Online bingo is about having fun and rudeness, profanity, and incivility can ruin the online bingo experience for other players. Common sense, politeness, and decency will make the online bingo experience more enjoyable for everyone.

A friendly greeting when entering the chat room is always appreciated. Remember that you are not talking to a computer but real people in real time. These are real people with different feelings, moods, and interests just like everyone else. Remember you are talking with people from different countries and English may be a second language so be patient and tolerant.

Just as in the real world there are some behaviors that are not tolerated under any circumstances. Profanity is a behavior that is never tolerated. The use of profanity indicates a limited vocabulary, and lack of respect for other players. While online bingo players are by no means prudes, the use of profanity ruins the friendly atmosphere of the chat room.

The use of racial, ethnic, and sexual slurs is never acceptable. This kind of behavior is considered rude and mean spirited. If you wouldn’t say it in public then don’t say it online. Harassment or spreading rumors about other players is not only infantile, it is also sure to make you unwelcome any well run chat room. This kind of behavior will get you banned from an online bingo chat room very quickly and justifiably so.

The use of capital letters is considered “shouting” or “yelling” online and is considered rude. It is acceptable to use caps to emphasize a word but a whole sentence in capital letters is considered rude. New users occasionally hit the “caps lock” key accidentally and if this is the case a quick apology is in order.

Online bingo players should always respect the chat room moderator or leader. When entering a chat room a greeting to the moderator is always appreciated. Chat room leaders have a job to do and rules to enforce and their decisions are final and are to be respected. Online bingo chat room moderators spend hours upon hours online to make sure everyone has fun and the discussion stays civil. A chat room moderator’s job is far from easy, they must answer questions, monitor the conversation, run the chat based games, and enforce the rules and standards, so showing courtesy to the chat room moderator is always in order.

Complaining and whining are not welcome in the offline world and are equally in- appropriate online. Bingo is a game and not everyone can win. Only children and the immature complain about not winning. If you do win it is considered equally in appropriate to gloat. Promoting other competing online bingo websites is also unacceptable.

Respect is probably the most important characteristic that contributes to an enjoyable experience while in an online bingo chat room. Just follow the rules, use common sense, and above all be polite and your online bingo experience will be a good one for you and the other players. Foe more entertaining and informative bingo articles please go to BingoHouse.com.

The Language of Online Bingo

The internet has developed its own language and online bingo is no exception. Most computer users are familiar with abbreviations like, LOL, or LMAO, or CU. These combinations of letters were developed as a way to save time and the advent of instant messaging colorful combinations of letters representing phrases became the norm. Bingo has its own language and new online bingo players sometimes feel overwhelmed by the many abbreviations used in online bingo chat rooms.

Most online bingo sites maintain chat rooms so the players can socialize, discuss the various games, get tech advice, and discuss just about anything. For new players here is a brief glossary of bingo terms followed by a list of the most common abbreviations found in most chat rooms.
While this is a very basic glossary and by no means complete it should help the new player no matter if the player is in a land based casino or online. Online bingo has a language all its own and it can be confusing to newbies. What follows is a collection of the more common abbreviations used in online bingo chat rooms.

· AFK = A away from keyboard
· AFK2W = Away from keyboard (to wee)
· AKA = Also known as
· ASAP = A as soon as possible
· BBL = Be back later
· BBS = Be back soon
· BF = Boyfriend
· BLNT =Better luck next time
· BRB = Be right back
· BTW = By the way
· CYA = see ya
· CYAL8R = See ya later
· FYI = For your information
· GF = Girlfriend
· GG = Good going or good game
· GL = Good luck
· GLA = Good luck all
· GLE = Good luck everyone
· GM = Good morning
· GN = Good night
· GTSY = Glad to see you
· H&A = Hug and kiss
· HB =Hurry back
· IC = I see
· IYKWIM = If you know what I mean
· IMO = In my opinion
· JK = Just kidding
· JMO = Just my opinion
· KIT = Keep in touch
· KOTC = Kiss on the cheek
· KOTL = Kiss on the lips
· L8R = Later or (LTR)
· LMAO = Laughing my ass off
· LOL = Laughing out loud
· LOFTING = Talking in private chat (the loft)
· LTNS = Long time no see
· LY = Love ya
· NP = No problem
· OIC = Oh, I see
· OMG = Oh my goodness
· OTOH = On the other hand
· PITA = Pain in the @$$
· PM = Private message
· PPL = People
· QT = Cutie
· ROFL = Rolling on floor laughing
· ROFLMAO = Rolling on floor laughing my @$$ off
· SAC = Sorry all close
· SO = Significant other
· SOHF = Sense of humor failure
· SPAM = Stupid Person's Advertisement
· SRY = Sorry
· SWAK = Sealed with a kiss
· SWL = Screaming with laughter
· SYS = See you soon
· TC = Take care
· TOY = Thinking of you
· TTFN = Ta ta for now
· TTYL = Talk to you later
· TX = Thanks
· TY = Thank you
· TYVM = Thank you very much
· WB = Welcome back
· WTG = Way to go
· WTH = What the hell
· YBS = You'll be sorry
· YSR = Yeah… sure… right
· YVW = You're very welcome
· YW = You're welcome

While this list is by no means complete it contains most of the most common abbreviations used in online bingo chat rooms. New online bingo players can cut and paste this list to use while in chat rooms. It will only be short time until the online language is learned. Don’t be intimidated, get online and play! For more entertaining and informative articles please go to BingoHouse.com.

Suggestions for Online Bingo Newbies

With never ending advances in technology, graphics, and animation, online bingo is getting more exciting than ever before. Online Bingo is probably the most played game on the internet. In the USA and the UK online bingo is easily the most popular internet game generating billions of dollars a year in revenue. Unlike land based bingo you can play online bingo 24/7. If you’re new to the online bingo world you probably have a lot of questions. How to pick out the right online bingo site, the rules and policies of the various online bingo sites, free play options, security of transactions, you get the idea. Selecting an online bingo site can be a daunting task. Hopefully the following information will be helpful to those who are new to the world of online bingo.

Most online bingo sites have a free play option. Both newbies and experienced players will find free play options helpful. Experienced players can get a feel for how the online bingo site works. For those who are new to online bingo this option offers the opportunity to gain experience and learn the basics of online bingo. Occasionally you may run into an online bingo site that allows you to win prizes using the free play option.

Deposit bonuses are an important factor to consider. If you shop around you should be able to find deposit bonuses ranging from 30% to 100%. Put simply, a deposit bonus is the percentage or amount of money the online bingo site gives you for your deposits. Online bingo deposit bonuses are becoming more generous due to increased competition. Of course secure transactions are all important. Most online bingo sites list their credentials, where they are licensed and security policies. Be sure to check these out before joining any online bingo site.

Join the chat room. Online bingo chat rooms are one of the leading factors in choosing a site. Be sure to read the chat room policies. Most online bingo sites have policies that are based on common sense and courtesy. Take the time to introduce yourself and get to know the other players. While online bingo is competitive, the level is not as intense as in poker or blackjack. Friendly competition is the norm for online bingo. Sportsmanship is also the norm with players congratulating each other on their wins. In addition many online bingo sites have chat room games. While most of these are not for money the prizes can range form a toaster to a cruise. Since the internet is international in scope it is likely that you will be playing online bingo with players from around the world. This is one of the main factors that separate online bingo from its land based counterpart. Be civil, use common sense, and there should be no problems.

Most online bingo sites have a stunning variety of games including slots. Slots are all the rage in the USA and the UK. Online slots are essentially an online version of the notorious “one armed bandits” featured in brick and mortar casinos. Online slots offer more variety than their land based counterparts. Amazing graphics and animation are the norm and the possibilities are limitless. While the main focus of an online bingo site will obviously be bingo slots offer players a diversion. Some online bingo sites have slots with progressive jackpots and the prizes can be quite large. In fact there have been slots winnings of over $50,000 thanks to progressive jackpots.

Online bingo is available everywhere, is inexpensive, easy, social, and has infinite variety. Online bingo is easily one of the most popular games on the internet. Hopefully the information we have provided will be helpful to those who are new to online bingo, and also those who are new to the internet. Online bingo is easily one of the most friendly, uncomplicated games on the internet so why not give it a try. For more entertaining and informative articles please go to BingoHouse.com.

Online Bingo Players Defy Stereotypes

Stereotypes die hard and the stereotype of the bingo player is no exception. Little old ladies in smoky church basements with numerous bingo cards in front of them seem to be the average person's perception of the typical bingo player. Times change and bingo has changed with the times. Bingo is grossly misrepresented in terms of its demographics. The internet has changed the way bingo is played and has attracted a whole new generation of players. Online Bingo has taken internet gaming by storm.

Who plays online bingo? The statistics are surprising to say the least. While Online Bingo is more likely to be played by women than men, over 30% of regular Online Bingo players are men. With younger people being more computer savvy the average age of Online Bingo players is 20 to 49 with a vast majority under 50. In the UK Online Bingo is fashionable with women in the 18-30 age categories. One study shows 100 million Online Bingo players worldwide. The same study also shows that players over 65 are more likely to prefer land based bingo halls. Here are actual Online Bingo age and gender statistics from one study.

By gender
Women-70%
Men-30%

By age.
18-24-13.75%
25-34-15.96%
35-49-25.26%
50-54-5.82%
55-64-6.66%
65+2.96%

The figures don't lie. Online bingo is overwhelmingly a younger person's game. Although dominated by women, Online Bingo is becoming attractive for more men. Some celebrity bingo players who defy the stereotype associated with bingo are, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sharon Osborne (Ozzy's wife), TV star Kelly Ripa, and rock star Bono. Many men have figured out that online bingo is a great way to meet single women given the odds are 3 to 1 in their favor. Looking at player galleries on sites such as bingohouse.com show that the vast majority of Online Bingo players are relatively young and attractive. Online Bingo is by far the easiest, most user friendly online game to play and a great way to meet new people. Online bingo chat rooms provide the opportunity for making new friends, socialization, and even romance.

Chat rooms add a personal touch to the online bingo world and serve a variety of purposes. Don't know how to play? Ask around in the chat room. Need tech advice? Again, ask someone in the chat room. No more spending hours on the phone waiting for a customer service rep to answer your tech questions. Since the internet is worldwide, meeting Online Bingo players from other countries and cultures adds to the excitement of online bingo. Players are just as likely to play Online Bingo with someone from Europe or Asia as they are to be playing with someone from the USA. Online bingo gives people the opportunity to experience other cultures and customs. Again using Bingohouse.com as an example, many Online Bingo sites host their own small chat room games. While the prizes may not be as large as those in the main games Online Bingo players can win bonus credits, cool prizes, and even vacations. Just be civil, follow the terms of service, and above all respect the other Online Bingo players.

Playing slots online has become a pastime that rivals that of Online Bingo. Probably the main reason players like slots are the progressive jackpots. For every bet made a small portion is added to the jackpot fund. The fund grows until a lucky player hits the jackpot. Some of these jackpots are quite large and winning can be a life changing experience and the odds are much better than playing a lottery. Many Online Bingo players play slots between games or they play just for a change of pace.

Bingo is no longer confined to little old ladies playing in some smoky church basement Online Bingo has become vastly popular attracting a much younger crowd. Log on, check it out and good luck! For more entertaining and informative articles about bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Did You Know, Fun Bingo Trivia

The largest Bingo game ever played had 60,000 players. An additional 10,000 players were turned away at the door.

There are 2 ½ million female bingo players who play regularly.

30% of all Bingo players are under the age of 35.

Online Bingo participants are about 80% female and 20% male


96% of all Bingo players have won a game at least once.

The average Bingo game lasts 3 to 6 minutes.


Last year more people played Bingo than attended NFL games.

One calculation shows 552,446,474,061,128,648,601,600,000 possible number arrangements on the standard Bingo card.


Columbia University mathematics professor Carl Leffler is rumored to have gone insane while trying to come up with 6,000 Bingo cards with non repeating numbers.

There are 1,474,200 unique Bingo cards.


The first Bingo game to raise money for charity was played at a church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

According to one survey, the number one reason for playing Bingo is personal enjoyment. Winning money comes in fifth.


Edwin S. Lowe, a toy salesman, is credited with inventing the modern day game of Bingo.

Bingo was introduced in 1930 and by 1934 there were 10,000 Bingo games being played regularly.

The modern day game of Bingo is believed to have originated in 1530 from

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Online Bingo Gets Bizarre

Bingo is traditionally a game played with numbered cards and is played by millions of players around the globe. While bingo is a classic game the online bingo world has enabled the game to evolve in ways that would have been unheard of twenty years ago. Astro Bingo, Baby Shower Bingo and Valentine Bingo are just a few examples of the themes adapted to the online bingo games. Current online bingo themes are unlimited and some of them can be quite humorous.
Televangelist Bingo. This is the most bizarre example and probably the most entertaining. An online bingo player downloads bingo cards, then turns on the television, and listens for phrases pertaining to the categories printed on the card. Instead of game rules players listen for the televangelist’s sometime weird version of the Ten Commandments, or the Old and New Testaments. This could be a very wild online bingo game to play and will probably keep the more sophisticated player in stitches.

Bob Dylan Bingo. For baby boomers that play online bingo and Dylan fans this is a combination hard to beat. The games are named after various Dylan songs. With 450 Dylan songs to choose from this version of online bingo never gets repetitive. Instead of the caller shouting O-24, he would be more likely to shout “Like a Rolling Stone”. Dylan fans are a breed unto themselves so the chat that occurs during these online bingo games has got to be great!

Global Warming Bingo. This one is for the scientific among online bingo players. While there are many schools of thought on global warming, this satirical approach is very amusing. Instead of numbers the cards are marked with various arguments such as, “In the 70s scientist were predicting an ice age”, “belief in global warming is a religion”, and my favorite, “science doesn’t work by consensus”. Actually a more appropriate title would be Global Warming Skeptic Bingo, but no matter what side of the debate you’re on this online bingo game is sure to entertain and enlighten.

And last, but certainly not least, Hipster Bingo. This trendy version of online bingo brings a new level of fun to online bingo. Instead of the traditional numbers the bingo cards feature icons such as, the hoodie, old school Chuck Taylor, Ironic moustache, and the blogger with digital camera, to name just a few. The most exciting part of the game is, when players get a “bingo” they shout BINGO at the top of their lungs and break a bunch of beer bottles. Definitely not for the staid or sedentary! Who knows what the future of online bingo will bring. From the traditional game to the bizarre one thing is sure, online bingo is never boring. For more entertaining and informative articles about bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Port Security and Online Bingo

No matter what your political persuasion, liberal, conservative, Republican, or Democrat, the new laws pertaining to internet gambling are eventually going to affect the online gambling industry. In October 2006 the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was attached to the Safe Port Act at the last minute by Representative Bill Frist(R) No one in the Senate had any knowledge of this addition until fifteen minutes before the Act was presented to the floor for debate in a late night session. There was no time for debate on this late addition to the Port Security Act and no politician in his right mind would vote against Port Security. Most political analysts from across the spectrum agree that this act could never have been passed if it had been presented separately. While the Safe Port Act is important to the security of the United States, one wonders what this addition has to do with national security. The bill was passed almost unanimously by both the House and Senate with no time to debate this ill conceived amendment.

Under this act participation in online gambling is not banned or criminalized. Essentially this Act requires banks and other financial institution to adopt policies and procedures that blocks the flow of funds to online gambling sites. It specifically bans the use of credit cards and checks for online gambling. While this site does not in any way advocate any illegal activity, a quick google search will show many alternatives to credit cards and checks. Most US based online gamblers consider this act a serious infringement on their privacy and personal liberty.

Opposition to this act covers the whole political spectrum. One conservative website raises some very relevant points. First, internet technology renders enforcement futile. The freedom the internet offers handicaps law enforcement and rapid innovation ensures that law enforcement will fall farther and farther behind. Second, the internet is an instant detour around domestic prohibitions. National sovereignty prevents the US from forcing other countries from enforcing bans on activities that are legal in those countries. Most importantly consumer demand and the government demands for more revenues will create political pressure for legalization. And last but certainly not least is the premise that online gambling will bring competition to an industry that has long enjoyed the shelter of highly restrictive licensing practices. The bottom line is, Americans love to gamble and they cherish their liberties and privacy. Recent studies show that as many as 60% of Americans have gambled and only a tiny minority regards online gambling as immoral. Americans have overwhelmingly shown they support the online gambling industry. The billions spent on online gambling prove this point.

The arguments against online gambling are weak at best. Some opponents of online gambling suggest that the internet encourages gambling addictions. Studies have clearly shown that online gambling is less addictive than drinking (a legal activity) and certainly much less addictive than smoking. Online gambling does not kill or cause cancer. A vast majority of online gamblers bet small sums for their own pleasure and from the privacy of their own homes. Americans, liberal and conservative alike overwhelmingly resent government intrusion into their private lives. Another argument used by prohibitionists is the claim that online gambling is used to launder money and support terrorism. There has not been one connection made between online gambling and terrorism. The money laundering argument is irrelevant given the many other ways to launder money. Weak arguments indeed.

There is legislation pending in congress introduced by Barney Frank which would do away with most of the provisions in the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. This bill has broad bipartisan support. Hopefully congress will respect the will of the majority of the people that elected them. I urge all of you who participate in online gambling to contact you representative and senator and let them know how you feel. Regulation of private matters is a slippery slope that we should not go down. For more entertaining and informative articles related to bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Did You Know, Fun Bingo Trivia

The largest Bingo game ever played had 60,000 players. An additional 10,000 players were turned away at the door.

There are 2 ½ million female bingo players who play regularly.

30% of all Bingo players are under the age of 35.

Online Bingo participants are about 80% female and 20% male

96% of all Bingo players have won a game at least once.

The average Bingo game lasts 3 to 6 minutes.

Last year more people played Bingo than attended NFL games.

One calculation shows 552,446,474,061,128,648,601,600,000 possible number arrangements on the standard Bingo card.

Columbia University mathematics professor Carl Leffler is rumored to have gone insane while trying to come up with 6,000 Bingo cards with non repeating numbers.

There are 1,474,200 unique Bingo cards.

The first Bingo game to raise money for charity was played at a church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

According to one survey, the number one reason for playing Bingo is personal enjoyment. Winning money comes in fifth.

Edwin S. Lowe, a toy salesman, is credited with inventing the modern day game of Bingo.

Bingo was introduced in 1930 and by 1934 there were 10,000 Bingo games being played regularly.

The modern day game of Bingo is believed to have originated in 1530 from an Italian lottery called, Lo Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia

For more entertaining and informative articles related to bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Cell Phones, the Future of Online Gambling?

Despite the boom and bust cycles that the internet periodically experiences there is one activity that has constantly made money that activity is online gambling. Internet access via cell phones has long been a reality and soon e-gamers will be able to access their favorite games such as online bingo, blackjack, lotteries,slots, and most forms of internet gambling on their cell phones.

New smart phones are essentially mini PC's with high resolution screens, and lots of processor power with full operating systems. The bounds of technology are being pushed further every year and the possibilities this presents to the online gambling industry are seemingly endless. The days of having to sit in front of a PC or having to find a wireless connection are a thing of the past.
There are several factors that will contribute to the expansion of online gambling to mobile devices. Mobile industry analysts predict that in the very near future prices for mobile internet access will drop dramatically. Already many cellular carriers are starting to redesign their pricing plans. Cellular carriers have recently spent vast amounts of money to upgrade their networks for high speed data access. Of course they will need consumers to use their product to recoup their investment, hence the drop in prices.

With the improvements in mobile phone and PDA technology some experts predict mobile gaming revenues to increase by 900% in the next three years. In 2004 online casino gambling generated$48.3 billion in revenue and is expected to generate $70.6 billion dollars by 2009. Even state lotteries (most notably Massachusetts) are getting into the act with a few states already considering online mobile gaming as a way to generate greater profits.
How will all this affect the average online gambler? No longer will online gamblers be limited to sitting in front of their PC or having to wait to find a wireless connection. For now the options of online gamblers are limited, but not for long industry experts say. Casino games where the player competes against the house are already available and include such games as blackjack, roulette, slots, and craps. Games where players compete against each other such as online bingo and poker are a bit more difficult to translate to wireless but solutions appear close.

The convenience of mobile devices will be a major attraction to the online gambler. Imagine, if you will, being a passenger on a long boring road trip. With a cell phone or wireless device online gamblers will be able to play poker, online bingo, or bet on sporting events. One major European airline will be offering online bingo to it’s passengers in the near future.

Sports bettors, who rely on the timing of their bets, will no longer have to access a PC or go to a betting parlor. Progressive slots players will be able to place bets from their cell phones if they have a hunch that a large progressive jackpot is about to hit. The possibilities are almost endless . For more entertaining and informative articles about bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Keeping Your Mind Sharp With Online Bingo

Online Bingo is the game to play if you want to stay mentally sharp when approaching late middle or old age. Not only that, recent studies have shown that certain social activities such as online bingo can actually increase life span by as much as 20%. This is certainly great news for bingo players the world over whether they play online bingo or the land based version.

Recent psychological studies done at the University of Southampton in the UK show that regular bingo players do better on mental tests than non players. Not only did that, at certain tasks older players did much better than their younger counter parts. Bingo whether online bingo or land based bingo requires, fast reactions, hand- eye coordination, mental speed, and intense concentration.

The study showed that age related decline in mental abilities is partially due to a lack of use and since online bingo requires the use of many mental abilities it can significantly slow the decline associated with aging. To quote one researcher, “Bingo players, whether young or old, were faster and more accurate than non bingo players on many tests of cognitive function. Moreover, in certain tasks older bingo players significantly outperformed younger players”.

The news for bingo players is nothing but good. Recent studies at Harvard University have shown that social activities such as online bingo can increase life span by 20%. Another psychology researcher at Southampton University is currently running tests to measure the psychological benefits of online bingo. Researchers have compared online bingo to such games as chess and bridge and found significant differences in required skills. Chess and bridge require “stored” skills that are learned and remembered over time but do not provide the quick mental reactive abilities required in online bingo. Studies are taking place to determine the benefits of bingo to residents of long term care facilities.
Studies have been done, rests have been performed, experiments made, and the evidence is in. No matter whether you’re young or old, online bingo is good for the mind. Playing bingo, online or traditional, will keep your mind sharp.

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Slots, Online Vs Land Based

Traditionally, slots have been the most popular games in land based casinos especially those with progressive jackpots. In 1996 the first online slots were offered to players and quickly became the most popular form of gambling on the internet. Online Slots feature amazing graphics, large jackpots and some truly amazing and innovative themes. With major online casino software providers releasing new games every month the choice for online slots players has never been better. Online casinos can now provide a variety of online slots that land based casinos could never hope to match. Internet casinos do not have the limitations that land based casinos have to contend with such as finding room for new machines, paying for the electricity to run them, and the staff to service them.

There are a variety of reasons why people prefer to play online slots. The convenience and comfort of playing online slots from one's own home has been cited as one of the major reasons that players prefer to play online slots. Smoking bans in Europe and the United States is another. Many people who are interested in gambling simply do not live close enough to a land based casino that would enable them to play. Another reason is the variety of online slot games offered. Land based casinos simply cannot compete with online casinos for the variety of online slots games offered. Internet casinos are very competitive and various sites offer various bonuses to secure business. In the past some players were reluctant to play online slots because of concerns that their personal information might be misused in some way. Players should read the terms and conditions and may access reviews of the different online gaming sites and the online slots offered. Internet gambling is a huge industry that generates billions in revenue every year and these businesses simply cannot afford to lose credibility with customers. Almost all online slots sites have a reliable security system in place and the technology of online slots is improving constantly. Probably the most important reason people play online slots in the progressive jackpot. Games like craps or roulette do not offer the chance to win big with a single bet. The average person can win big with a one dollar bet and with online slots the more people playing the better the chance of winning.

There is not really much of a difference between land based slots and online slots. The main difference is in the way the player interacts with them. To put it very simply, in a land based casino the player will physically interact with the slot machine, in online slots the player clicks a mouse. Keep in mind that even in a land based casino the slots use digital computer chip technology to generate reels and slots. Land based casinos have machines with spinning wheels but with advances in graphics online casinos offer more visual variety and the graphics can be stunning. Another fact that should be of interest to online slots players is that the payout percentage at online casinos is often higher than at land based casinos. Slots are still the most popular form of gaming at land based casinos, and online, simply because they provide instant gratification and for most players that’s the bottom line. For more entertaining and informative articles about bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Online Bingo Players Defy Stereotypes

Stereotypes die hard and the stereotype of the bingo player is no exception. Little old ladies in smoky church basements with numerous bingo cards in front of them seem to be the average person's perception of the typical bingo player. Times change and bingo has changed with the times. Bingo is grossly misrepresented in terms of its demographics. The internet has changed the way bingo is played and has attracted a whole new generation of players. Online Bingo has taken internet gaming by storm.

Who plays online bingo? The statistics are surprising to say the least. While Online Bingo is more likely to be played by women than men, over 30% of regular Online Bingo players are men. With younger people being more computer savvy the average age of Online Bingo players is 20 to 49 with a vast majority under 50. In the UK Online Bingo is fashionable with women in the 18-30 age categories. One study shows 100 million Online Bingo players worldwide. The same study also shows that players over 65 are more likely to prefer land based bingo halls. Here are actual Online Bingo age and gender statistics from one study.

By gender
Women-70%
Men-30%

By age.
18-24-13.75%
25-34-15.96%
35-49-25.26%
50-54-5.82%
55-64-6.66%
65+2.96%

The figures don't lie. Online bingo is overwhelmingly a younger person's game. Although dominated by women, Online Bingo is becoming attractive for more men. Some celebrity bingo players who defy the stereotype associated with bingo are, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sharon Osborne (Ozzy's wife), TV star Kelly Ripa, and rock star Bono. Many men have figured out that online bingo is a great way to meet single women given the odds are 3 to 1 in their favor. Looking at player galleries on sites such as bingohouse.com show that the vast majority of Online Bingo players are relatively young and attractive. Online Bingo is by far the easiest, most user friendly online game to play and a great way to meet new people. Online bingo chat rooms provide the opportunity for making new friends, socialization, and even romance.

Chat rooms add a personal touch to the online bingo world and serve a variety of purposes. Don't know how to play? Ask around in the chat room. Need tech advice? Again, ask someone in the chat room. No more spending hours on the phone waiting for a customer service rep to answer your tech questions. Since the internet is worldwide, meeting Online Bingo players from other countries and cultures adds to the excitement of online bingo. Players are just as likely to play Online Bingo with someone from Europe or Asia as they are to be playing with someone from the USA. Online bingo gives people the opportunity to experience other cultures and customs. Again using Bingohouse.com as an example, many Online Bingo sites host their own small chat room games. While the prizes may not be as large as those in the main games Online Bingo players can win bonus credits, cool prizes, and even vacations. Just be civil, follow the terms of service, and above all respect the other Online Bingo players.

Playing slots online has become a pastime that rivals that of Online Bingo. Probably the main reason players like slots are the progressive jackpots. For every bet made a small portion is added to the jackpot fund. The fund grows until a lucky player hits the jackpot. Some of these jackpots are quite large and winning can be a life changing experience and the odds are much better than playing a lottery. Many Online Bingo players play slots between games or they play just for a change of pace.

Bingo is no longer confined to little old ladies playing in some smoky church basement Online Bingo has become vastly popular attracting a much younger crowd. Log on, check it out and good luck!

Cyber Bingo

Cyber bingo sites offer players more than any land based bingo hall could possibly hope to provide. The Cyber Bingo is basically the online version of the classic game of bingo. Before the 1990’s bingo was played exclusively in land based bingo halls or parlors. With the advent of the internet and internet gambling bingo took the logical next step and morphed into cyber bingo. Quite simply it is bingo played in “cyberspace”. The internet version of bingo has come a long way from the original Beano of the 1920’s.
The technology of the internet allows variations on the classic game that were unheard of only two decades ago. While 75 ball bingo has been the norm there are some 90 ball games offered online. Cyber bingo technology allows for graphics and patterns that would be impossible in a land based bingo hall. The possibilities are endless and cyber bingo providers are constantly coming up with new twists on one of the worlds’ most popular games. odds of winning at cyber bingo are significantly better than those offered at their land based counterparts. Many sites offer bonus games, theme games, side games, you name it. Many cyber bingo sites have games where losing cards can be played again. Some sites offer generous bonuses with initial deposits. Some cyber bingo sites also offer online slots, some with progressive jackpots and winning one of these can change a player’s whole life.

Many cyber bingo sites feature chat rooms where players can meet and discuss the various games and prizes offered. Cyber bingo sites usually have chat room based games and while these may not be for money, players can win some cool and unique prizes. The internet is international in scope and players in cyber bingo chat rooms may be talking to someone on the other side of the globe which makes games much more interesting. Many fast friendships have been formed through chat rooms and there have even been reports of romances formed through chat rooms. Cyber bingo combines the best of both worlds, land based and online. For all around entertainment cyber bingo is hard to beat. For more entertaining and informative articles about bingo please go to BingoHouse.com.

Smoking Bans and Online Bingo

The land based bingo industry in the UK generates billions of pounds per year and employs approximately 20,000 people throughout the UK. The UK recently imposed a smoking ban that will take effect July 1st 2007. This is expected to have a profound effect on land based bingo parlors throughout the UK. Many experts in the online bingo industry say that up to 63% of current land based bingo players will switch to online bingo due, in part, to the smoking ban.

Experts in the online bingo industry are predicting a boom for online bingo. One survey in the UK asked 3000 bingo players how the smoking ban would affect their playing habits. Almost two thirds (63%) said they would spend more time playing online bingo once the ban takes effect. Three million people in the UK play bingo every week. With two thirds of these being smokers the addition of new players of online bingo is expected to be huge. Land based bingo parlors will have a difficult time making their non-smoking halls attractive to smokers. Already several parlors in Scotland have closed and their employees are joining the ranks of the unemployed. A good example of what is taking place would be the closing of the Regal Ambassador Bingo Club in Scotland. As reported in the Banffshire Journal the club is closing June 17th and the owners attribute the smoking ban as the leading factor in their decision to close. To quote one of the owners "The smoking ban has been the final nail in the coffin-but admissions have been dwindling for the past five years". The UK smoking ban presents online bingo sites and their affiliates with opportunities on a massive scale.

In the United States smoking bans are starting to have an effect on bingo halls in several states. Many states have already passed smoking bans and the effects of these are being felt by charitable organizations that traditionally offer bingo as a way to raise money. In North Dakota bingo operators are asking the legislature for tax cuts to offset lost revenue attributed to a new law that bans most indoor smoking. In some states the smoking ban exempts charitable organizations, in other states it does not. Given the fact that surveys show that a significant number of bingo players are smokers in both the United States and the UK (appx.70%) the increases in revenue for operators of online bingo sites is expected to grow. Significant numbers of players in both countries have indicated their willingness to switch to online bingo. The opportunities this presents to the online bingo industry are staggering. Traffic to various online bingo sites such as BingoHouse can be expected to increase by 20 to 30%. BingoHouse.com and the World Bingo Network, based in Costa Rica, are gearing up for the anticipated increase in traffic to their online bingo site from the UK and the United States. Anticipating increased traffic BingoHouse.com and its affiliates are in the process of designing new games and promotions to attract these new cyber bingo players.

While smoking bans are hurting land based bingo halls in both the United States and the UK, growth in the online bingo industry is expected to increase dramatically. Recent events and studies all show a marked trend in favor of online bingo and the time has never been better for new players. New promotions, chat rooms, games, and prizes have never been better.

The History of Bingo in the United States

One would think that bingo has been around forever, but in fact, it was only introduced to the United States in 1929. At the time, the game of bingo was known as “beano,” because players marked their cards with beans.

The game of bingo was first played at a county fair in Jacksonville, Georgia. It was a struggling traveling toy salesman from New York named Edwin Lowe who made the game famous. Lowe was early for a sales appointment in December, 1929, and decided to stop in on the county fair. It was late at night and only one tent remained open at the fair. That tent was the “beano” tent.

The pitchman in the crowded tent pulled small wooden disks from an old cigar box and then called the number out loud to those seated around him in a horseshoe fashion. The players eagerly checked their cards and placed a bean on the appropriate numbers. This sequence continued until one of the players completed a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line on the card with beans. When a player shouted “Beano,” the card was checked and the winner received a kewpie doll.

“The pitchman wanted to close up, but every time he said, ‘This is the last game,’ nobody moved. When he finally closed at 3 AM, he had to chase them out,” said Lowe. “I couldn’t get a seat (to play). But while I was waiting around, I noticed that the players were practically addicted to the game.”

Based on the excitement shown by players at the fair, Lowe knew that there was something special to this new numbers game. Being in the toy business, he also realized that Americans wanted something to entertain them—an inexpensive activity to be played during the Depression era.

Lowe began hosting weekly games at his apartment in New York City. He designed the first game using dried beans, cardboard, and a rubber number stamp. He invited friends over to the play the game and saw the same excitement that he experienced in the south. During one game at his apartment, one woman excitedly got tongue-tied when she won and instead of shouting “beano,” she shouted “bingo!”

“All I could think of was that I was going to come out with this game and it was going to be called Bingo,” said Lowe. The initial Bingo game retailed for $1.00 and had twelve different cards in it. There also was a larger edition of the game that sold for $2.00 that had 24 cards in it.

Unfortunately for Lowe, he was not able to trademark the name Bingo since it was already determined to be in the public domain. Hence, he immediately had a swarm of competitors.

Soon after, a Catholic priest in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania saw the opportunity to use bingo as a fundraising tool for his church. At the time, churches were struggling for donations as the economy was at an all-time low. The priest bought several of the $2.00 versions of the game, but with the large crowds playing in the church, he found that there were several winners per game that had to share the winnings. The priest approached Lowe about the possibility of offering more numerical combinations for the cards.

Lowe, together with Carl Leffler, a mathematician from Columbia University, worked to expand the new game of bingo. Leffler helped increase the number of cards available to players by creating more bingo card number combinations. By 1930, there were over 6000 different bingo card combinations and the game was beginning to catch on in a big way.

By 1934, over 10,000 locations in the United States were sponsoring weekly bingo games. Lowe’s once struggling company had over 1000 employees. His company was said to be using more newsprint than the New York Times!

Whether played in a bingo hall, church, or online, Bingo has become an American staple, just like baseball and apple pie. And, it’s all thanks to a once struggling toy salesman from New York who, by chance, walked in on a beano game in Georgia.

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