| Online bingo games have the potential to be a | | | | False. |
| source of great fun, provided you can maintain | | | | Bingo is the original jackpot game. The more |
| playing bingo as a leisure activity and not one of | | | | people that play, the higher the prize. Online bingo |
| habit. Unfortunately, general remarks made by | | | | takes that to a new level by allowing an unlimited |
| those who do not play bingo - often untrue - are | | | | number of people worldwide to participate in the |
| still circulated and unfortunately give social online | | | | same game of bingo. Although the chances of |
| bingo a bad name. Here are 7 of the best: | | | | winning the entire jackpot yourself are lower, a |
| Myth #1: Online Bingo Costs A Lot Of Money. | | | | dividend may still amount to quite a considerable |
| False. | | | | sum. Additionally, major tournaments such as the |
| Many bingo sites offer games for free or a | | | | annual Bingo World Championship, with its $10,000 |
| nominal charge such as 1c/1p per game. There | | | | prize pool provide a chance at a larger jackpot. |
| are also sites that allow you to accrue points or | | | | Nowadays, many online bingo sites also offer |
| credits, in which case you can use those credits | | | | progressive jackpots which are won when the |
| or points in place of money in order to play. | | | | bingo occurs within a set number. The earlier the |
| Myth #2: Playing Bingo Online Is A Waste Of | | | | bingo, the higher the jackpot. |
| Time. | | | | Myth #6: Online Bingo Is An Expensive Form Of |
| False. | | | | Entertainment. |
| For some bingo players, playing bingo is a source | | | | False. |
| of entertainment. Many players cannot go out to | | | | Some people choose to go down the pub and |
| socialise due to financial, physical, or geographical | | | | spend $20 on beer; others like to go out and get |
| restrictions, so their bingo game online becomes | | | | their nails done; and others like to go to see a film |
| their social activity or focus. Conveniently, | | | | at the cinema. However if none of these forms |
| regardless of the weather, online games can be | | | | of entertainment is appealing - why should |
| played at any time and in the comfort of your | | | | someone not spend their same $20 "leisure" |
| own home! | | | | money on playing bingo, if that is what they |
| Myth #3: Bingo Games Online Are Not For Older | | | | enjoy doing? The key is not to spend more than |
| People. | | | | your entertainment budget allows. |
| False. | | | | Myth #7: Playing Bingo Games Online Is An |
| Many bingo games are played online by older | | | | Anti-Social Activity. |
| people who have had to learn how to use a | | | | False. |
| computer due to their loss of mobility over time. | | | | Bingo is a lot of fun and gives you the chance to |
| Though accepted that bingo, when played for | | | | interact with people all over the world, whilst |
| money, is clearly not for those younger than 18, | | | | having a go at playing one of the oldest and |
| no age limit has been set for adult players. | | | | easiest games in the world. If you are a shy |
| Myth #4: All Bingo Sites Are A Scam. | | | | person, online interaction is a great step forward |
| False. | | | | and can provide a level of confidence that would |
| Although some bingo sites online may be | | | | not have otherwise been gained by staying at |
| questionable, the game itself is exactly what it | | | | home. |
| always was: a game to match the numbers pulled, | | | | Nevertheless, playing online bingo - as with |
| with the numbers on a card. | | | | everything - should be done in moderation to fully |
| Myth #5: Playing Bingo Online Never Produces High | | | | enjoy its benefits. |
| Gains. | | | | |