Is Online Bingo Actually Considered Gambling?

 

The good old game of bingo has often been traditionally played in church halls in order to raise money for charities. Therefore, is bingo really a form of gambling? Everyone has different opinions about this. Some people would say that the fun, sociable and taking part for a good cause element of bingo is far more important than playing it to win prizes. Others would disagree as with online bingo the player has to put down a bet for a chance to win prizes, which means it is actually gambling.

Many online bingo sites offer players the chance to play bingo for free but even though you are not spending any money it is still seen as a form of gambling as you are winning other non cash rewards. If you are playing with real money players put down a small bet with the view of winning a cash prize. Some people are more interested in playing the game for enjoyment and leisure, rather than to win prizes. Their motive for playing the game is more based around the fact that they have the chance to talk and make friends in the bingo chat rooms or they enjoy the thrill and anticipation of waiting to see if their numbers will be called out by the software. A lot of online bingo players say that they don't actually play for money and they view the fee of playing bingo games on the internet as the price for entertainment in the same way as you pay for a ticket to go to a concert or to the cinema. This philosophy ensures bingo players develop a positive approach to playing bingo online however it is important to remember that people can become hooked on playing bingo due to the fact that it is so enjoyable.

If a person spends day and night playing online bingo or spends way too much money on the games then they are getting far too addicted to the game and this could be a potential gambling problem. It's not good to overdo it and spend ridiculous hours playing bingo on the computer and disregard other important issues in your life. For example if you stop spending time with friends and family or you don't want to get up to cook dinner for your children as you'd rather be playing bingo and your only answer to justify this is the fact that the game is free then this will not make the problem disappear.

Whatever your reason for playing online bingo is, it is important that you have a healthy attitude towards it and spend your time and money wisely on it.

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How to Win in Low Dollar No Limit Texas Hold'em Games

How to Win in Low Dollar No Limit Texas Hold'em Games
A question that I am asked a lot by online poker players is how to succeed in the lower dollar levels of No Limit Texas Hold'em. This question may seem like it should have a complicated answer, but the reality of it is, there is one thing that you can do to immediately improve your game. I am not saying that you will instantly become a winner or win every time, but if you make one simple adjustment you will find yourself winning a lot more money and giving yourself time (and the bankroll!) to really fine tune your game and become good. The answer is simply this: play better cards!
I know, that sounds ridiculously simple and easy, but if you have spent any time playing online poker, especially at the low limit levels, you know that most players play way too many hands. They will play any two suited cards, any connecting cards, any hand that contains one face card, any Ace, etc, etc, etc. You can distance yourself from the pack immediately just by tightening up your starting hand requirements and playing less junk. You will waste less chips and get yourself into less trouble.
By not playing so many hands, it also gives you time to observe the game going on around you and how the other players are playing it. Most players get involved in so many hands that they only have time to think about their own cards. Spend some time watching what your opponents are doing and chances are you will learn more than if you were involved in the hand yourself. You can also pick up on "internet tells" like betting patterns if you are paying attention to the rest of the table rather than worrying about playing hands like J-3 suited.
Make notes on players to be used later in the game or in games that may take place weeks or months from now.A� The more you play, the more you will run into some of the same players. If you have taken the time to observe their game instead of playing every hand yourself, it will come in handy at a later date. You will learn which opponents are strong and which play junk hands that they shouldn't. You will have freed up you mental capacity to focus on others and it will make your decisions easier later on.
Overall, playing less hands will keep you in the game longer. You will lose less and thereby gain more experience because you are seeing more hands. If you don't bust out as quickly by playing junk you will improve faster and have more time to work on the nuances of the game, instead of just trying to hit every flop. Keep track of your stats to accomplish this goal and you will see that your play improves as your percentage of flops you see goes down.

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