Friday 6 July 2012

Understanding the Growth of on-line Bingo


Over the past decade or so online bingo has become an internet phenomenon. Some say that online bingo is the best kept secret in gambling. There are more people playing bingo online than go to the movies in the USA.
There are three main reasons why bingo is so popular. The first is that bingo is so simple to play and so easy to understand. Secondly, it offers all the thrills and spills that all forms of gambling offer. The last reason is that it is a sociable game. The people playing meet, chat, and support each other whilst they are playing. They build social and emotional bonds that emphasise the experience that is bingo.
These key reasons why people play bingo have been replicated in the online environment. The hugely successful transition from land to online has brought millions of people into the wonderful world of online bingo. Research has shown that the majority of people who play online bingo tend to be female, middle-aged and describe themselves as homemakers. This varies greatly with all other forms of online gambling, which tend to be populated by younger males with disposable income.
Bingo is one of the most popular games in the world, where land-based bingo generates between 70 billion dollars and 90 billion dollars in revenue worldwide every year. One of the most wonderful things about bingo is that it is such a sociable game. It is a great opportunity to get together with friends and play a game that doesn't require much concentration. Having said that, and despite its simplicity, the anticipation and build-up toward bingo in every game makes it a very exciting activity.
So how has this very sociable game become so popular online? The answer is, due to its simplicity although there are several types of software for running internet bingo games. This means that there may be small differences between how one game plays out and how the next one plays. In general, however, they will accomplish one thing - to give you a good time and maybe win some money! Some games online require you to download and install special software before you can play. However once the software is downloaded, then you, the player, can play the game whenever you want without having to visit the bingo web site. You will of course still need to be connected to the internet.
Other games are available to you without having to download any software. These games are played on your browser and are accessible through the game operator's website. Like most forms of online gambling which are available on the internet, bingo is available to play freely or as pay-to-play formats. If you want to play for money, it is sometimes advisable to try out the free games which are available, just to get the hang of it, before you commit any money to the games.
Pamela Mitchell has contributed to numerous sports betting sites and has authored several 'How To' articles at Betting Today [http://www.bettingtoday.co.uk] addressing topics that include online bingo [http://www.bettingtoday.co.uk/online-bingo], online poker and casino games.


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