For many years, British people have been playing bingo games with their friends in the hope that their numbers will come in and they’ll bag themselves a full house! The trend of going ‘down the local bingo hall’ with friends has made bingo an incredibly sociable and friendly form of gambling in comparison to some of the other more solitary ways of having a flutter.
Here, we’re going to discuss whether bingo really is the friendliest form of gambling or whether it’s reputation is underserved.
Bingo Halls
Before the dawn of online casinos and bingo rooms, people visited their local bingo hall, bought some tickets and had fun with their friends. Although this is a form of gambling, it is often seen as more of a social event in comparison to visiting a casino or placing a bet at the bookies. Friends could sit together, laugh together all sharing the hope of having a win. At bingo halls, although everyone wants to be the first to strike off their numbers, theres generally a feeling of understanding and even pleasure, to see a fellow player take a win.
Online Bingo
When it comes to online bingo, there are plenty of sociable aspects that make this a very friendly form of gambling. When players sign up, they’re often encouraged to refer a friend and get a reward for doing so. On top of this, on some sites, friends who have been referred can benefit from each other’s wins. Also, on bingo sites there are chat rooms where players can get to know each other and make friends online, just as they would do in a traditional hall. (more…)
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