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Bingo a Cure For Depression?

November 30, 2019   Game skill   No comments

It is well known that a large portion of the players at land based bingo clubs are pensioners. Many pensioners use bingo not only as entertainment but as an opportunity for social interaction with others. Smoking bans and a government policy of double taxation has forced many long established bingo clubs to close leaving many pensioners without their usual entertainment. Several studies have pointed out the fact that playing bingo keeps the mind sharp and can even delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Bingo requires quick physical and mental reactions. As anyone who has been to a bingo club knows, most players are playing several bingo cards simultaneously which requires a great deal of mental agility and concentration. Recently a pensioner from Derby revealed that playing bingo helped her to overcome severe depression.

In a newspaper interview the 67 year old pensioner described the crippling effects of depression and how playing bingo turned her life around. Jill Gemmell of derby described how severe depression left her feeling isolated and how playing bingo helped her to cope with her depression. In the interview Gemmell recalled; “I was very down and rarely left the house. “Then a friend of mine took me along to one of the bingo sessions and I loved it. I joined in more and more and, when one of the committee members resigned, I offered to step in.” Thanks to her friend and bingo Gemmell is now an active member of the Alvaston and Boulton Old People’s Welfare Club in Derby. The club which has about 100 members sponsors bingo games on Tuesdays and Thursdays in addition to a wide variety of activities for pensioners.

The bingo games are now threatened by the town council’s search for cost cutting measures which could affect funding for the club. Some council members believe the games should be scrapped and that pensioners should play bingo at clubs sponsored by commercial operators. Many pensioners in rural areas are facing similar situations due to the ongoing global recession.

Many pensioners who are computer literate have made the switch to internet bingo. While land based bingo clubs are closing across the country internet bingo is thriving in the midst of the worst recession since the post war era. Internet bingo sites are locked in fierce competition for players and are offering ever increasing bingo bonuses. A bingo sign up bonus can enable players to double and even triple their initial deposits. For pensioners facing the closure of their favorite bingo clubs viable solution.

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Review Of Santa Anita Racetrack

October 13, 2019   Game type   No comments

Santa Anita Racetrack is a world-class racing facility. Horse racing does not is not as popular as it use to be or not as flare as in the past, however, Santa Anita Racetrack seems to be one of the frontrunners in setting the bar in quality race horse racing.

In terms of the horse racing, Santa Anita Racetrack offers the best. Always expect to see very good horses to race here on a regular basis. You will see lots of stakes races, and the quality of the horses is one of the reasons why I visit Santa Anita Racetrack often. Besides, I only live a few mile from Santa Anita Racetrack. I visit the track just about every weekend that horse racing takes place at Santa Anita Racetrack.

No matter where you are in the park you have a great view of the races all while surrounded by beautiful mountains and sky. And to top it off, the prices at Santa Anita Racetack are cheap($5/person) to get in at Santa Anita Racetrack. Santa Anita Racetrack has plenty of space on the grounds and in the bleachers for general admission and lots of “not as bad as you would imagine” food, and pretty surprisingly stiff drinks.

Santa Anita Racetrack has a history that makes this place great. There is a certain buzz about the place because of its history.

In addition, the venue is pretty big. Expect to do some walking if you are the type that enjoys to look at the horses at the paddock and walking circle, as I do, then make it back to your box seat. Therefore, I suggest that you wear comfortable shoes.

The one major disadvantage it seems like there are not enough betting stations to meet the amount of people that go here as compared to other racetracks that I have visited.

In addition, the valet service is great here. Good service and good value. However, it really is not needed at Santa Anita Racetrack.

I like the clubhouse at Santa Anita Racetrack and always use the side entrance to access the clubhouse directly. As far as I am concerned, this is the best way to get a seat. Also remember to make box seat reservations well in advance for the Big Cap Day and Santa Anita Derby.

Santa Anita Racetrack does require that you must wear suit if you are in the Turf Club. It is only $20 for the Turf Club. Other racetracks usually run you up to $40 for the turf club. A Turf Club visit is always good if you have a date or feel like being classy for the day.

One of my favorite parts of the Santa Anita Racetrack is the paddock and walking ring. This is where you will see the well-groomed scenery, and statues of previous Santa Anita Derby jockey silks. One of the things that stand out to me is the statue of Seabiscuit in the middle of the walking ring. Either way, I feel this is one of the most beautiful parts of the racetrack, and you really get to stand really close to the horses before they head down the tunnel and into the main track.

Overall, given the history of the Santa Anita Racetrack, this continues to be one of the brighter stars in horse racing venues in the west coast. With Santa Anita Racetrack being so popular, expect to run into issues where big crowds play a role – so expect that there be long lines for service-related aspects of visiting the racetrack.

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