People say life is a game and the game must go on whatever the situation is. But bingo lovers believe that bingo is not a game but a serious affair and the only sheer happiness is in yelling ‘Bingo!’ Well! That’s true because whatever the situation one might face, yelling bingo is sure to bring the lost confidence and the ray of hope will be reinstalled in full brightness.
But, what is Bingo?
Bingo is a game where a large number of people can play together. Often the game involves some kind of monetary transaction or gifts and rewards in kinds. The game involves cards with numbers printed on it in different patterns and places. Such cards are given to each individual player present in the hall. A person calls out a number and people need to strike off the number in their card. Such a number is drawn randomly from among all the numbers and announced in a specific style. The player who can mark off all the numbers in a column, row, or in a specific setting as declared before the beginning of the game calls out Bingo to declare that they have won the round. Therefore, bingo lovers wait and love to shout Bingo as winning means everything while losing to someone depresses you.
The game of Bingo has a different setup and rules depending on the place you play the game. For example, Bingo played in the United States is different from the game of Bingo played in the United Kingdom. The US version of Bingo is played with 75 balls whereas the UK version of Bingo is played with 90 balls. The difference in the two versions of the game is not minor and should not be confused since the tickets and the number callings are quite different in both the games. The same game is also popular in other countries with other names such as Tambola in India and Kinzo in Quebec. Therefore, it is advisable to understand the rules and setup before planning to go and play the game.
Essentially, the game of Bingo is based on the concept of probability. Yes! The concept of probability is present when the person calling the numbers randomly picks out a number and calls it. Not only that, probability also implies when the number is placed on your card perfectly that would help you yell Bingo and win the game.
Bingo London and other parts of the United Kingdom started gaining popularity after the Betting and Gaming Act 1960. However, the physical game of Bingo in London and other parts of the country have suffered since the time when online gaming platforms have actively started promoting this game of Bingo online. Nonetheless, Bingo London is still popular and the Bingo halls in London are a major attraction till date. Bingo London has also been popularly known as the game of ‘Housey – Housey’! There are halls that also actively promote and practice the Electronic version of Bingo these days. It is important to understand the difference between the physical game and electronic version of the game, at least before you pay to play or else your winning streak might get hampered. However, it is important to come and play a game of Bingo in London today! After all, it is the game that matters and not just the win, isn’t it?