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May 14th, 2010
posted by admin 10:27 pm



Many people believe we can be born lucky. Some scientists believe we are born with a jammy gene. Psychologists also spend years and thousands of government grants researching luck. However, little is still known about luck itself, as it is one of the most unscientific research subjects ever undertaken. In fact, the research itself also tends to be somewhat unscientific as luck itself is not an object or form which can be seen or monitored with equipment. Most of the tests undertaken to research luck also provide murky results, as it is not possible to forecast luck or to impose luck upon a person.

What many scientists who research luck have discovered, is that being lucky is more about being confident and seeking opportunities rather than lazing around hoping luck will come your way.

Perhaps this is why many people who play bingo online continue playing for so long. They are playing continuously in the hope that it will provide lady luck with the opportunity to grace their bingo ticket, allowing their numbers to be the lucky ones that provide the giant jackpot prize.

Unlucky people are deemed to be more tense than lucky people. They are said to be the type of people who miss opportunities that come their way. For example, they may go to parties looking to meet a partner and become disheartened if they do not meet someone. Yet in the bigger picture they may have missed the opportunity of meeting new friends. They may also be the type to look in a newspaper for a certain job and yet miss a great opportunity for a career that they hadn’t thought of.

Lucky people get lucky by accepting their breaks and accepting failure without losing enthusiasm for life, while it is said that unlucky people hate things changing and stick with the safer option. Psychologists call it ‘change blindness’. By refusing to accept changes in your life, you are not allowing space to let luck in. So by taking small risks, the fearfulness, tension and routine around your life evaporates.

Again this may be why those playing bingo continue playing. They are accepting a small financial deficit for the opportunity of a bigger lucky financial windfall.

Gut instinct also plays a part in luck. If you feel drawn to a particular decision on instinct then you must stick to it. The subconscious mind can be alerted by visual clues and past experiences which nudges you towards an opportunity. So the next time you apply for that new job, before sending off your application listen to what your gut instinct is telling you.

Lucky people also are deemed to be highly extrovert and outgoing. This means that they are maximising chance and opportunity. Bingo games can provide an advantage to help towards this. By chatting and having more random conversations in the bingo chat rooms, you are more likely to hear of an opportunity or a great idea that you are interested in and that may eventually provide you with a little bit of luck.

Scientists believe that there are fundamental elements that help us become more lucky. These elements are said to be more about our mental outlook on life and how we approach events or experiences. For example, you may receive a broken ankle strutting around in your high heels, but you can be more thankful that you had not suffered a worse injury and can consider yourself lucky.

Below are the four elements that psychologists have come up with in relation to helping you towards a more luckier life. Why not try them before you play your next bingo game online and you never know, you might just feel your way to becoming a lot luckier!

Listen to your gut instincts; they are normally right. Experiences of the subconscious can help us make a decision in the right direction.

Be open to new experiences and break your normal routine. Why not do a routine task differently than normal. Take a different route to the shops or shop at a different store altogether.

Spend some time at the end of your day remembering things that went well. A positive end to the day will certainly bring on a positive and luckier start to the next.

Visualise yourself being lucky or being a winner. Luck is very often a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Good luck the next time you play bingo.By: Morgan Collins

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May 14th, 2010
posted by admin 4:30 pm



Most people are familiar with the game of bingo, pretty much everybody has either played it already or at least knows how to play it. Of course there are many familiar images associated with bingo. These include, for example, seniors playing the game in retirement homes, people playing as a church or community activity, and of course nowadays people playing bingo online through the Internet, but it would wrong to imagine that these familiar images form a complete or even necessarily representative picture of the game today.

Nowadays bingo is becoming popular with more and more people. This is partly because people are finding ways to adapt the game to new situations, such as special holiday-themed versions of the game (e.g. Christmas, New Year, Halloween, July 4th), or bingo adapted to social events (including baby showers and wedding showers), and partly because many educators are now using bingo as a teaching tool.

The thing that all these new adaptations and variations of bingo have in common, is they rely on special customized bingo cards. In traditional bingo, players use bingo cards containing numbers, however specialist versions of bingo use cards containing words or phrases appropriate to the particular them of the game. For example, a Christmas-themed version of bingo would use words like “Reindeer”, “Santa Claus” or “Yule”, a wedding shower version would use words like “bride”, “cake” or “dress”, and educational versions would use words that students are learning to read (English), math problems (math), names of elements (science), etc.

In the past, creating such specially-themed bingo cards, especially for a large number of people or entire class, was no easy task. Today however, you can simply print them out from your computer – with the right bingo card maker software, the job can take a minute or less!By: Sunil Tanna

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May 9th, 2010
posted by admin 4:18 pm



It’s amazing how many people will believe in something superstitious if they think it will help them win at Bingo. There are some that really believe in it and then there are those that do it “just in case” it can sway their chances at winning.

But does having a lucky charm really better your chances at winning Bingo? Really, Bingo is a game of chance. It’s based on the numbers like any other game of chance. How many people are playing and how many cards is each person playing at a given time. Can having a rabbits foot or some other token sway the odds in your favor?

Some people think so. In fact, they believe it so much that they bring those lucky charms and sit them out for all the world to see when they’re playing. But it goes farther than that. Some believe these lucky charms will help them so much that they get offended if others touch their lucky charms. There are those that, depending on their superstition and what happens in a given period, that won’t play because they believe the odds are truly against them.

If you walk into a shop of superstition…a place where you can find anything that will sway your chance…such as tarot cards and reading the leaves…you will find the best of the lucky charms there. These places specialize in providing the superstitious with charms to help them overcome or achieve whatever their goal is.

However, isn’t the lucky charm just a form of courage and hope? The people that rely on these items to win games of chance, games such as Bingo, aren’t they just transferring their desire for something more to these items? If they are hopeful to win, then aren’t they transferring their desire for winning, their hope onto this object? Or their fear of losing? Do they not put their confidence into their lucky charm every time they trust that it will overcome their fear of losing?

Whether or not lucky charms and peoples’ superstitious rituals truly help people win at any game of chance, including Bingo, it’s something they believe and only they can answer if it truly works. However, if they continually lose, do they stop using that item and switch or do they stop believing in lucky charms altogether? And how do they explain the person that wins time and again that doesn’t have any superstition or lucky charm?

In the end, it doesn’t really matter if these charms change the outcome in a game of chance…just that people have fun.

Want to play bingo now? Go to Online Bingo There are lots of bingo games.By: Max Turner

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Max Turner is an online bingo player and the webmaster of the Online Bingo, a web site setup to help Bingo players learn about the game and the choose the best bingo bonus to play online.



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May 7th, 2010
posted by admin 9:28 pm



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While there may be some disagreement among bingo players as to the effect of strategy on a game of chance such as bingo, there is a lot of agreement on the use of bingo tips to help your chances in this classic casino game.

It is interesting to note that many experienced bingo players begin with the “odds” or “percentages” idea when choosing games in which to play. Because bingo is so popular, and is simple enough at the basic level for anyone to play, you will find dozens, even hundreds of players in your church basement, in the community center, or at one of the very popular online casino rooms.

This means that you will be playing against a lot of players trying for the same thing – a card that has the right number combination so they can yell “bingo!” So, what can you do to improve your chances against a large number of players?

Let’s look at the first step in playing bingo at one of the many online casinos out there. Since this casino game is relatively easy to play, moves fast and doesn’t require a huge bank balance, online bingo will certainly continue to attract huge numbers of recreational players. The slightly more serious player may want to use this nugget among bingo tips – play some of the games that attract fewer players. While the prizes may be larger in those night/weekend popular games, some of the weekday games and early evening games may be the place to play against a smaller number of players. If there is more than one prize, your chances go up quite a bit. Of course, if you are after the large jackpots and big prizes, you should play on weekend nights at the sites that offer the most for your money.

Many players new to the online bingo world, and an equal number who go to the local, live game for the first time, may try to keep up with a large number of cards because they think it improves their chances. While this is true in the sense of odds or percentages, you, the player, need to be able to efficiently follow every card in front of you to make this worthwhile. It may be best to resist the temptation to play six cards or 12 cards just because some of the online casino sites allow you to play multiple cards for the same price.

One tip that some players don’t follow is contributing to the friendly and fun atmosphere of the casino game, whether it’s live or online. Friendly chatting is fine if it doesn’t distract you or others from the object of the game. Bingo is meant to be fun and entertaining. A good player can also be a friendly and cheerful player. As for those who want to be left alone to play “serious” bingo, leave them alone and enjoy yourself. That may be the most important of bingo tips!

Here are a few other ideas that could be included in your bingo tips library:

o Sites may offer an automatic “daubing” feature. Use it sometimes to see if it helps your play
o It may be tempting to get in a hurry and start play, but it’s wise to try a few sites and find one or two that fit your “style” best.
o As with any casino game, be it bingo, roulette, craps, poker, euchre, pinochle etc. talk with and learn from other players.By: Dave Johns

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May 2nd, 2010
posted by admin 11:33 pm



The classic Bingo game has invaded the turf of the Internet and, no doubt, it is one of the most followed online games today.

A Google search of “bingo sites” can generate 10,600,000 results. It is safe to assume that there are now thousands of busy online Bingo rooms. We have seen some really flashy sites, others simple, but all are making the Bingo game exciting for everyone.

Through the Internet, Bingo has become practically more accessible everywhere, anytime. Needless to say, most adults sign-up for the game of cash as many Bingo sites offer big cash prizes — the bonanza! The jackpot at stake can be very irresistible. No wonder online bingo players are increasing in number.

There are Bingo sites that make known their popularity by posting the number of gamers currently playing. However, there are gamers who are wary of the idea that a Bingo site with numerous gamers can make their winning odds small. Some Bingo enthusiasts would rather play their online bingo game at a time when there are fewer or balanced number of players like very early on mornings or very late nights.

However, experienced Bingo players know their game. These gamblers aim for big jackpot amounts offered during the busiest time, usually after work hours. More players mean more cash deposit accumulated and bigger jackpot at stake.

With online Bingo, you have to play the game more often to improve and gain a bigger probability of winning. Starting with paying cash deposit to secure a place in the game, Bingo can demand expense. Still there are Bingo sites that offer incentives and bonuses for frequent visitors.

As added attraction, frequent gamers can earn additional cash benefits, incentives and rewards in the form of vacation trips to beautiful destinations, from Paris to Bali, and charming sea cruises. Indeed, Bingo sites these days are taking their games to a whole new level – more exciting, more engrossing.

Online Bingo also provides great entertainment because the gamers are able to socialize. Bingo sites are outfitted with Bingo chat rooms so gamers can make friends in the course of their Bingo games. It is fun even when gamers engage is a seemingly casual chitchat but each one attempting to find out how many cards the other person is playing.By: Michael Gabriel L. Sumastre

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Michael Gabriel loves to play bingo games with his friends and family. He is also trying the new wave of the game; that is, playing bingo online. You can read more interesting and informative articles at his personal website: TheFinestWriter.com.