by Administrator
28. November 2012 12:05
Bingo is a game that is very popular in many countries around the world. It is played by people in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and many more. There are slight variations in the way the game is played but the basic essence remains the same everywhere. Numbers are represented on cards and called out to draw specific patterns. The players compete with each other for a jackpot. The one who manages to complete the pattern first is declared the winner.
The game of bingo is believed to have originated in Italy during the early 1500s. With the passage of time, the game traveled to various parts of the world including the United States of America. Earlier, it made use of numbers that were drawn using numbered balls but nowadays, they are mostly represented in the form of cards stacked electronically.
Bingo halls are a popular destination for playing the game. Though bingo can easily be played online these days, but there are people who love to play it in the atmosphere of a bingo hall. And if you have the spare time to do so, then it is definitely a very good way of relaxing and enjoying yourself.
There are a large number of bingo halls in the United States of America. These places have the best of software and they allow the users to judge that by not charging anything initially. Bingo halls are very user-friendly. The graphics and flash technology used in the software is very comfortable to human eyes. Besides, bingo halls give huge bonuses which make for a perfect incentive to go there and play. Another benefit associated with bingo halls is the friends one makes here. The people are very amicable and cordial and one can easily make many new acquaintances and good friends here.
In order to increase the value of prizes and jackpots on offer, many bingo halls form a link-up together in the form of a well-managed network. Many clubs are connected together through the use of phones and other means of communication. Multiple players across multiple locations can then play the game. The popularity of bingo halls has only gone up with time. More and more people are inclined towards playing the game. For some people it is a perfect opportunity to earn handsome profits and a wonderful way of doing business. Then there are people who love to play the game as a pastime.
From an early start as fundraiser for notable charities, the game has evolved tremendously to attract more and more participants. The bingo halls are just the perfect place to play the game, socialize with people, and most importantly to say Bingo!
by Administrator
19. November 2012 08:00
The harvest festival of Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in America and Canada. The days for Thanksgiving are scheduled as the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. This event is linked with the survival of early Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with the help of the local Native American population. It is celebrated every year and children get opportunity to learn about their history. There is a federal holiday to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Several other activities like a Thanksgiving dinner, parades, and American football games are often held during this celebration time. Since all members of the family gather in one place to have Thanksgiving dinner (a stuffed turkey), bingo associated with Thanksgiving is usually enjoyed by each of the family members at their homes or local bingo halls.
The local bingo halls can be seen dressed up for celebrating the occasion of Thanksgiving. Families and friends gather in bingo halls for getting entertained and have a lot of fun together. These bingo halls not only entice elderly folks for enjoying Thanksgiving bingo games, also have various fun activities for children of all ages. These are often accompanied with varies eateries and other fast food stalls for getting entire pleasure of this wonderful occasion.
The Thanksgiving bingo game, which is the main event of the bingo halls, is played just like normal bingo games. The only difference between the two lies in the bingo cards. Instead of numbers on the bingo cards, special words and phrases related to Thanksgiving are printed on them. The host of the game starts the game by calling out the different words and phrases. A player searches for the name or phrase that has been called on his card and marks it with a pen or a marker. The rest of the game is played like normal bingo game. The winners are applauded with good amount of prizes whether cash or some other materialistic prize like laptop or mobiles. The grand prizes increase the joy and excitement of playing Thanksgiving bingo with near and dear ones.
It is also seen that various charitable trusts and organizations come forward during these times of celebrations to arrange for bingo events. They do so in order to raise funds for their charities. It is also seen that during such festive seasons a lot of people accumulate to play Thanksgiving bingo games in the charity bingo halls and indirectly donate money to different charities.
We at Texas Charity Bingo halls are organizing special bingo events for Thanksgiving. So come and join the fun! You can call us at (254)-634-2143 for more details.
by Administrator
12. November 2012 08:21
Bingo is a game that promises fun, entertainment, socializing, winning prizes, raising funds for charity and so on. Because of the innumerable benefits offered, a potential rise in the popularity of this game of luck has been witnessed in the past few years. There was a time when the game of bingo was associated with elderly folks. But now, the times have changed and this game is no longer limited to the oldies. It is equally enjoyed by people of various age groups.
Every person, even the one who has just heard about the game but not actually played it, is aware about the rules and the game strategy. The game procedure is very simple. Every participant is given a card which has prefixed numbers set across it. The anchor then calls out for the number that is drawn out and the participants are supposed to mark the announced number on their card. The participant who strikes off all the numbers on his card and shouts ‘bingo’ is declared the winner of the game and is likely to be offered special prizes in terms of money or other prizes. However, the main purpose of the game is to let people come together and have fun with their friends and families.
Online bingo has experienced a recent rise in its popularity as it provides opportunities to the players who want to play bingo for winning. The online bingo gaming craze is now also seen among people who were not enthusiastic about this game earlier. As this game, whether online or in live bingo halls, has become popular worldwide, it is not only liked by senior citizens, but also by people of every age group. In fact many young people come together to spend quality time with their family and friends in bingo halls.
Socializing has always been the most important aspect of this game. In live bingo halls, people of every age group gather and have a great time while talking, laughing and enjoying with their friends and fellow players. Almost every online bingo game is followed by a chat function where players can send messages to their competitors and make new friends.
We at Texas Charity Bingo organize exciting bingo games in Killeen, Copperas Cove, Georgetown and Bryan. For more information on various Charity Bingo events call us at our hotline number (254) 634-2143.
by Administrator
5. November 2012 09:09
Bingo is a fun and popular game played by all ages. Though there are many variations in this game, but the rules are almost the same everywhere. In this game, participants are given a card with pre-fixed numbers. There is a host who draws numbers and calls them off accordingly. This continues until one of the players in the crowd is able to shout ‘bingo!’, thus ending a round. So, all one needs is a little bit of concentration and quick response for marking numbers on a card/screen. The rest is luck!
While some bingo halls offer special prizes and/or monetary rewards, there are others that organize the game just for the sake of having fun. Overall, the main purpose of this game has always been to provide a social experience in which people from different strata can come together and bond over this fun and interactive game. Unfortunately, with the advent of online bingo, the game has become only a source of winning prizes and money (no less than gambling).
It is interesting to note how much the structure of bingo has changed in the recent few years. While the presence of bingo halls on the high streets has decreased by 24 per cent in last decade, there has been a tremendous rise in the number of online bingo gaming sites. But despite this reduction, it is estimated that over 50,000 people still visit bingo halls regularly! The main reason behind this is that, the game is no more reserved for a certain age bracket; it is a game that can be enjoyed in a number of ways by people of all ages. Youngsters, middle aged people and the oldies together play the game.
Sounds cool, right? Then come and play this alluring game at your nearest bingo hall. We at the Texas Charity Bingo Halls have been serving hundreds of bingo players in Texas since several years. The funds collected from the sale of bingo tickets at our bingo halls are donated to various charity organizations. So you not only earn free gifts, but you also get the opportunity to contribute your share for a good cause.
For more information on various Charity Bingo events happening at our Bingo halls located in Killeen, Copperas Cove, Georgetown and Bryan, feel free to call us at our all day Bingo Hotline number (254) 634-214.