Bingo Tip 1: One tip worth taking note of is the choice of bingo games to play in. Simply put, when the venue is a little crowded, it is best to look for other bingo halls since the possibility of winning is quite remote as more players will have similar numbers on their cards. Lady Luck will undoubtedly play actively under such a scenario. Use a highlighter or pen to mark the patterns you will be playing on the corresponding cards or you may want to go the other way and pre-daub the spaces you don’t need, using a different color of course. Having a pattern on your card makes it much easier to keep up and you have a far less chance of missing a bingo. I Think It Moved.
Top Tips To Play Bingo Like A Pro
Bingo is one of the casino world’s biggest successes in recent years, and there’s been a mad rush as players try and find the best online bingo halls to play. This, in turn, has led to a massive increase in the number of bingo halls offered by casinos around the world, and it’s become one of the hottest games to play right now.
Bingo is an easy game to learn and play, and only takes a few minutes to read and understand the rules. This is one of the reasons the game has maintained its popularity: it appeals to a wide audience, and its ease of use means that anyone can jump in and play. Another appealing factor of bingo is its variety, where there are multiple types of bingo, each one different in its own way, and offering a unique kind of gameplay. Some types are faster, others are slower, but the general premise remains the same, keeping bingo a popular choice for just about anyone looking for a new and interesting online gambling casino game to play.
Here are five useful tips to play bingo on the same level as the professionals
- A Budget Is Key
This is a rule that applies to just about every casino game out there, and one that keeps the professionals from losing all their money in a short amount of time. It’s important to create and maintain a reasonable budget that allows for a number of bingo games to be played in a week without risking any vital funds that are needed elsewhere in life.
As mentioned before, bingo comes in a few different varieties, ranging from speedball all the way up to the slower 90-ball bingo. Finding the right kind of game is important, as some might prefer the slower pace of 90-ball bingo to speed-ball, and it often has a bigger impact on overall gameplay than many realise.
This is a classic pro tip, and one that should increase the overall chances to getting a bingo. The more cards that a player buys at the start of a game, the higher the chance that the player will come across the right set of numbers sooner. There’s no denying that bingo is a game of chance, but upping the chance can be as easy as purchasing a few more tickets. Players should note that this must only be done if the budget allows for it.
Bingo Cards and Chips
While bingo is relatively easy, it can take a bit of getting used to. This is especially true for the newer players that hit a bingo, but quickly lose out due to a more experienced player calling their own bingo out first. Speed is important in the game, but it’s something that needs to be learnt over time.
Professional bingo players take the game to the next level, and the speed in which they find and call out a win is remarkable. Watching past videos of professional players is a good way to improve subtle but helpful skills.
While strictly a game of chance, there are ways to increase the odds to win at bingo. You have no control over the numbers that are drawn so you can only do so much to improve your odds. Bingo is a simple game, so the methods you can employ to improve your chances are simple in nature as well.
Get ready early
This one is general and will obviously apply to any form of bingo. It isn’t a scientific theory, but being ready when the first number (or ball) is drawn will ensure you’re on your game. Professional athletes get to their events early so they have plenty of time to prepare themselves for a top quality performance. While bingo isn’t a professional sport, arriving early enough so you can buy the books you want, catch up with friends, set yourself up on a table, lay out your lucky charms and buy any drinks and snacks you’ll need will have you ready to go. Rushing in and throwing your belongings on the table as the first number is called is no way to prepare.
Ball bingo
The following tips apply to traditional bingo, which features a caged wheel of numbered balls that spin randomly before being individually drawn. This is a bit different to how it is played at Lantern Club, which – don’t worry! – you’ll learn about later.
Counting numbers
In a wheel-of-balls game, more serious bingo players who understand the concepts of mathematical probability may employ a more complex theory based on predictability. Depending on how many balls are used in the game, there should theoretically be a uniform pattern as to how they are called. There should be an even distribution of odd and even numbers, high and low numbers and numbers ending in one, two, three, four, etc. So it stands to reason that the longer you are in the game, the more likelihood your numbers will eventually be called. So, if you have a set budget, instead of buying many books and playing in fewer games, the better tactic might be to play fewer books in more games. All players play the same amount of games.
A mathematical analyst by the name of Joseph E. Granville proposed the idea that the best way of winning in this form of bingo was to buy cards that had an even distribution of odds and evens, high and low numbers, and numbers ending in each of the single digits 0-9. His suggestion was that in the long run, you’ll get an equal number of numbers called, so it makes sense to have an even distribution of numbers on every card. The problem with Granville’s theory is his reputation as a stock market investor is deplorable, with his stock choices depreciating by 20% year on year based on his ability as a mathematical analyst!
The Tippett Theory
British statistician L.H.C Tippett came up with a complex theory about randomness that may or may not be true (there is no statistical evidence supporting the theory), but you can be the judge of it for yourself. Tippett’s theory suggests the more numbers called in a wheel-of-balls game, the more likely those numbers will gravitate towards the median number. For example, if there are 99 bingo balls in play, and it’s a short game, choose cards with numbers closer to 1 and 99. If it’s a long game, choose numbers that are closer to the median number, 45. Skilled bingo players will know which games will go for longer and which games are usually decided in fewer calls.
Bingo by books
The following tips apply to the alternative to ball bingo which uses books or cards. This is how we play at here at Lantern Club in Canterbury.
Play as many books as you can
You need to know your capabilities for this tactic to work. If you buy too many books (some games may use ‘cards’ instead) there’s a real chance you’ll miss numbers as they are called. If this happens there is virtually zero chance of winning on those books. So while you should play as many books as possible, knowing your limitations is the key. How much difference can buying more books make? If there are 20 players in a game and everyone has one book each, you’ll have a 5% chance of winning. Alternatively, if everyone in the game has one book but you have four books, you now have a 17% chance of winning. As you can see, having more books than others can increase your chances considerably. You can work out the odds of winning each game by simply dividing the number of books in play by the number of people playing. This is obviously easier said than done when there are many players and lots of books but even a good guess will give you some idea of your chances.
Understand game sizes
Some say the best to win is to ensure there are fewer players playing, with the premise that the less people you’re up against, the more likely you are to win. However this is not always the best approach. At some venues like Lantern Club for example, bingo jackpots are calculated based on the number of cards in the game – so if there are fewer cards in play, the prize will be smaller. In this case you can choose to play in a larger game for the chance that if you do win bingo, you’ll win big. The strategy is in your hands.
Get some advice from experienced bingo players
Bingo Pop Tips And Tricks
Talking to those who have been playing for many years will give you an idea of strategies they use to increase their chances. You can discuss the tips above and hear what they have to say about them. They may also be able to share with you their strategies for winning too. Like all new skills we learn throughout our lives, these insights will improve your game in a short period of time.
Where can I try my hand to win at bingo?
Bingo Tips Tricks
Of course, as has been mentioned, there is no way to predict what numbers are going to be called at any specific moment. There is no ‘sure way’ to win at bingo but you can increase your chances. So these theories are just that… theories. The number one tip you can be given to increase your chances of winning, is to stay alert. If you miss numbers you aren’t going to win, it’s that simple.
For a local game where you can learn and have fun at the same time, come down to Club Bingo at Lantern Club. Our friendly members will vie for great prizes on your choice of paper books or electronic PET devices
Bingo is played every Monday and Friday at 11am, with ticket sales starting from 10.30am. You’ll enjoy a standard 20 game set and the hugely popular jackpot sheet.
Players have a chance of winning Woolworths Wish gift cards, Lantern Club Reward Vouchers plus a range of grocery items and homewares. Plus our members can use their Reward Vouchers to purchase games.
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