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• Exposing Bingo Myths

  There are few games and pastimes that are as popular as bingo. The growth of the Internet has brought the game to new heights and also aroused the interest of people who have never played the game before.

  However, there are prevailing bingo myths that can dissuade people from participating, and it is best that these misconceptions be cleared up and understood. While most of these myths are associated with online bingo, there are some that also apply to its land based counterpart.

  One of the most insistent bingo myths is that most online sites are unsafe. Fears range from losing your money during transactions, not being able to claim your prize, to having your system penetrated by viruses and spyware. This line of thinking is prevalent among people who believe that any online transaction is fraught with risk.

  The truth is that online bingo sites use the most efficient payment and encryption software to protect your financial and personal data. The safety standards in these online sites are equal to that of land based operators. As for being infected by viruses and spy software, any responsible computer user has -or should have- the proper software to counter these threats.

  Another widespread bingo myth is that "real" players cannot win online, and the supposed winners are not real and made up by the site. Again this is simply not true. It is to the best interest of an online bingo site to have players win, as this is their only way to flourish as a business. Secondly, if it were rigged, people would notice and complain.

  On the flip side, it has been claimed that bingo players who win consistently use a "secret technique" to help them beat the "system". The truth is that unlike other card games, bingo is almost entirely a game of chance. The only possible strategies that players can use are good hand to eye coordination, and buying more cards to increase their chances of winning.

  A related bingo myth is that there are no big jackpots to be won, unlike their land based counterparts. Again, if no one is winning, online bingo would have gone by the wayside years ago. Yet the fact that it is increasing in popularity only proves the contrary.

  A bingo myth that holds back people from joining is the assumption that it is illegal, and that participation could get them into trouble. This presumption is not based on fact; bingo, indeed, online gambling in general, is legal and operates under strict regulatory controls to ensure that players are protected.

  Finally, it has been pointed out that playing online does not provide the same social benefit that land based bingo does. The truth is that playing online bingo allows you to converse and make friends with people from all over the world. This is something the land based game cannot match.

  When confronted by any sort of claim about bingo, be sure to check out the facts first. Do not let these myths spoil your enthusiasm for the game.