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| Know Your Numbers: A Guide to Better Bingo |
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| "Bingo" (CC BY-SA
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Dincher |
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| Bingo is a numbers game. Although
any gambling endeavour where you have to work out odds and calculate bets is
technically a numbers game, bingo really is all about the numbers. Whether it's
the name of the numbers spat out of the bingo machine, your odds of success or
the way you need to manage your money, bingo is all about the numbers. So, to
ensure you understand the language of bingo’s numerical nuances, here's a
rundown of three things you need to bear in mind before you
ante-up. |
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What's in a
Name?
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| "Bingo Boat" (CC BY
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If you've ever played bingo before
you'll know that
almost every number has a nickname. From the famous two little
ducks (22) to bull's eye (50) and top of the shop (90), bingo's numerical
nicknames are what make it one of the most entertaining games in the
world.
In fact, if you click through our bingo portal you'll find a
table outlining 90 of the most common bingo nicknames. It's worth studying if
you want to become a better player. Why would you need to know the nicknames if
the number is called out? Because a game of bingo often goes at a relatively
rapid pace, keeping up can often be a struggle.
Fortunately, nicknames
have a greater resonance than simple numbers. So, even if you miss a number but
you catch the tail end of the nickname, you should be able to dig through your
memory banks and recall the number the next time you can spare a second.
Essentially, nicknames allow you to stay in touch with the action and ensure
you never miss out on a win. |
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How to Manage Your
Money
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The beauty of bingo,
especially online bingo, is that you can play at a range of stakes. This means
that virtually anybody can play. However, if you're not aware of your limits
then you can often find yourself joining games beyond your
budget.
Bankroll management is crucial in all areas of the gambling
world and, according to Winkly, there are
various
ways to handle your bingo budget based on the amount you have to spend.
Looking at three price points - £10, £20 and £30 - Winkly,
which is an online knowledge portal for Wink Bingo, suggests a number of ways
you can make your money go further in the bingo world.
In addition to
highlighting how you need to understand the rules and clearly define what your
bankroll actually is, Winkly suggests creating a recurring bingo fund by
re-depositing your winnings instead of spending them.
By taking a small
portion of your winnings and putting them back into the system, you basically
create a bingo bankroll that sustains itself and doesn't impact on your real
world finances. |
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Know Thy
Odds
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The odds in bingo are
constantly changing depending on how many people are in the game. In a
nutshell, the fewer people there are in the game and the more game tickets you
have, the better your chances of success. This point is made even more apparent
when bingo is
compared to a lottery.
For example, if there are 100 players in the
game, all with two tickets, everyone would have a 1% chance of winning. You can
get to this conclusion by dividing two by 200 (100 players X two tickets) and
then multiplying the resultant figure by 100.
If you can ascertain how
many cards are in play, it’s possible to increase your chances of winning
by buying more cards. Essentially, any time you can give yourself a 10% chance
or greater in a game then you’re in a good position.
Becoming a
better bingo player is basically just a numbers game. If you're able to
understand the numbers and make them work for you then it's possible to get a
lot more out of the game than you ever thought was possible. |
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