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Do People Still use Lucky Charms when Playing Online Bingo?

March 8, 2020   Personal game   No comments

Who among us isn’t familiar with the cliché of bingo lucky charms? When I think of good luck charms I immediately picture a woman with a bingo dabber surrounded by fuzzy-haired trolls, four leaf clovers, or rabbit’s feet. For whatever reason, the good luck charm became a staple of the bingo hall but the question remains as to whether online bingo players also rely on their charms to bring them good fortune. While online bingo and the traditional bingo hall games are markedly different, the games themselves are relatively the same. It therefore stands to reason that those who faithfully carry their lucky charms to the bingo hall would also feel they need their magic for online bingo. To get to the bottom of this interesting mystery we should speak directly to the players themselves. In speaking to a few bingo lovers I hope to understand why we use lucky charms!

She Always Brings Bubbles to Bingo

Gail is a grandmother who has been playing bingo for over 30 years. She started to visit the local bingo hall as a social experience. Raising 3 children and caring for her husband left her little time to herself which is why the bingo hall was so enticing. At first, Gail admits she never used lucky charms. In fact, her forays into bingo were purely for the opportunity to meet and chat with her friends while having a bit of fun. Everything changed however after the birth of her first granddaughter. As the story goes, Emily was quite fond of a small bear named Bubbles. One evening, after babysitting Emily when she was barely 7 years old, Gail had planned to meet up with some friends for bingo. Of course, Emily had played bingo in school for prizes and told her grandma how Bubbles had always been good luck. Emily then gave Gail the bear in hopes that it would also bring luck to her grandma. As it turns out, Gail won the progressive jackpot that night and a tradition was born. Now Gail says she never plays bingo without Bubbles. Recently, Gail has found it more difficult to make it to weekly bingo sessions but keeps up her love for the game by playing bingo online. When asked if Bubbles is nearby for online bingo sessions Gail replies, “Of course!! I always bring Bubbles to bingo. He sits right next to the monitor while I play!”

He Never Leaves Home without his Lucky Quarter

According to Jackson, he was 17 years old when he found his lucky quarter. Walking home from school he came across a bicentennial quarter perched near a fire hydrant. As soon as he understood the significance of the quarter, it became his lucky quarter and he’s held onto it over the past decade. Apparently Jackson takes that lucky quarter with him everywhere and recently when he discovered online bingo he found the perfect place for the quarter. “I basically play bingo online everyday and when I play, my quarter sits right on top of my mouse. That way, I’ve got the luck of the quarter in my hand while I play. I don’t know if it helps me win but it makes me think I’ve always got a good chance!” It seems Jackson is convinced that online bingo and lucky charms go hand-in-hand.

The Good Old Four Leafed Clover

Lynda says, “I’ve never really been very superstitious but I guess a four leaf clover isn’t going to hurt.” At a recent picnic Lynda was playing with her nieces when she came across a four leafed clover. Traditionally the four leafed clover brings good luck to anybody who finds it, especially if they found it accidentally. Lynda doesn’t seem convinced that the clover brings her any luck but she’s not taking any chances either. “I keep the clover in a book and I use that as a mouse pad when I play bingo online. I’m kind of ashamed to admit it because I’d always thought I was bigger than all that hocus-pocus but I guess not.” Even the skeptics want a bit of bingo luck.

It certainly seems like lucky charms are as common for online bingo as for bingo halls. While this sample of players might not be the largest there are some conclusions that can be drawn. Whenever any of us feels some object holds the power of luck we’re likely to call on it whenever we feel we need that luck. Even the least superstitious online bingo players can become convinced that an inanimate object will improve their fortune. Regardless of whether you actually believe that your lucky charm will improve your odds or not there doesn’t seem to be any shame in carrying a charm.

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Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Sheet – Part One

December 21, 2019   Game guide   No comments

So you want to play some Caribbean Stud Poker? Well, playing any casino game without knowing the ins and outs is rather foolish. Today, I’ll share some Caribbean Stud Poker tips with you and you’ll be a better player for it.

This game does have some player interaction, unlike a game like Baccarat, so you can affect the final outcome that is your bankroll. The big decision in Caribbean Stud Poker is deciding to stay in or fold. Remember, you’re playing against the dealer only. The other players don’t factor in at all-aside from taking cards.

Let’s talk odds

What are your chances of receiving a bum hand? How about a flush? By knowing the following odds, you might be able to make your choices better.

The biggest thing to remember is that one out of every two hands will have nothing at all. This goes for both you and the dealer. And this is why I love playing the progressive. I’m telling you right now, nothing is worse than getting a four of a kind, having the dealer not qualify and watching your big payday go up in flames.

On average, you’ll get one pair every two hands. And that’s where the favorable odds end. You’ll see two pair about once every 21 hands and three of a kind once every 47 hands.

The odds really start to jump now. A straight will show up once per 256 hands, a flush once per 526 hands and a full house every 694 hands.

The big three hands show up infrequently. You’ll see a four of a kind once per 4,167 hands and a straight flush about every 72,202 hands. Think that’s high? There’s one hand left-the Royal Flush. The big daddy of all hands. Don’t hold your breath. The Royal Flush comes once per 649,351 hands on average.

So, if a four of a kind only comes every 4,167, why play the progressive? In Caribbean Stud Poker, the progressive is paid for a flush-once per 526 hands-and a full house-once per 694 hands.

The progressive is paid out no matter what the dealer has. And according to our odds, the dealer will fail to qualify very often. I know many pros say the progressive is a sucker’s bet, but given these odds, not using it is like playing Russian Roulette. You’re just waiting to get screwed.

In part two, I’ll give you three or four great playing tips for Caribbean Stud Poker. By the time you’re done, you’ll be a pro. Money can be made at this game. But, if nothing else, knowing the odds and the tips I’ll show you, will add fun to your playing time.

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