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The Myths of Roulette Play
The game of roulette has gained popularity almost from the very beginning of its existence. Unlike other popular casino games we know and love today, tracking roulette’s exact history is quite easy. The first form of roulette was developed in France somewhere in the 18th century. In 1842, the first “0” was added to the roulette wheel in order to create a house advantage. In the early 19th century, the game was introduced in the United Sates and another zero was added.
Over the years, roulette lovers have created a handful of fascinating myths regarding the game. Here, we have listed the most common ones:
Roulette wheel spins are not random Some gamers believe that the history of past spins has strong impact on the outcome of the next spin. For instance, after a string of 10 red slots hits, on the eleventh time, the roulette ball will definitely fall into a black slot. Unfortunately, such an assumption is completely baseless. Every spin of the roulette wheel is an independent event. This makes trying to predict future spins based on the past ones an irrelevant occupation.
Additionally, some players rely on ‘dormant numbers.’ The term refers to numbers that have not appeared for a long period of time. Somehow, these players believe that these numbers are to be hit in the nearest future. However, there is no logic behind such thinking.
Math can beat roulette Beating the roulette wheel with a mathematical calculation is also impossible. To be truly successful, such a calculation must rely on past experience. But, since there is no history to rely on (as we have already mentioned in our discussion of the previous roulette myth), these calculations are entirely worthless. Unlike the game of poker where skill is required and experienced players are more likely to win, roulette is a game of pure chance. Thus far, a winning formula has not yet been invented.
Smart money management helps winning While smart money management is of great help in a game like poker, it simply does not work when it comes to roulette. The house’s advantage is guaranteed and, no matter how a player manages his money, he can never strip the house of this advantage or reduce it in any way. This means that no money management systems can ever prove to be useful.
Biased wheels do exist Although mentioned last on this list of popular roulette myths, this myth is the most common one. Some roulette lovers never rest on their search for what is called a ‘biased wheel,’ which is a wheel with some mechanical defect. This flaw is believed to give players an edge because the ball is expected to fall into a certain sector, whether red or black, more frequently than it should randomly.
These myths make quite a lot of sense when trying to figure out why people create them in the first place. Since there is no way to influence the game, roulette enthusiasts are desperate to invent something that could provide them with at least some control over the game. This is, unfortunately, impossible.
Online Bingo in The UK
The number 26 is often called as “bed and breakfast” and the number 59 as “Brighton line.” If you are familiar with these nicknames, then you must be an avid bingo player. In the UK bingo has its own traditions and culture. Bingo callers and bingo players even know and use special nicknames, like the “bed and breakfast,” for each of the numbers.
Bingo can be traced back to a lottery game called “Lo Giuoco Code Loto” played in Italy in 1530. From there, bingo traveled across the Alps into France, but it wasnt until the 1960s that Eric Morley brought modern bingo to the UK. Bingo was only regulated in the Gaming Act 1968 but can only be played in members-only clubs.
In 1986 the National bingo game was legalised, allowing the same game to be played simultaneously at bingo halls across the country. With the introduction of television and closing of cinemas and theatres, bingo halls filled a hole in people’s lives. It was an opportunity for people to meet socially, have fun and just enjoy the game. With the gaining popularity of bingo, bingo halls became more sophisticated. They were run solely for the purpose of bingo games.
The biggest transition in the history of bingo has been the move from the halls to online. One of the earliest online bingo games was a free game called “Bingo Zone” by Gamesville that was launched in April of 1996. The first UK online bingo sites appeared in just 2003.
The most attractive difference between traditional bingo and online bingo games is the convenience. Players dont need to leave the comfort and safety of their homes or offices to play. Since online casinos are open 24/7, online bingo can be played at any time of the day. Theres even no need to get dressed up or to travel for an evening of bingo fun. As long as one is connected to the internet, one can play online bingo. Another convenience is that online casinos have the automated functions available where players can select their cards to literally play themselves and shout “bingo!” once the card has been completed. This allows players to get on with other things without the fear of missing out on a winning card.
However, online bingo lacks human interaction. Online bingo sites have countered this by introducing a chat facility, adding realism to the playing experience. With the chat facilities, players can communicate with other players while the game is in progress, unlike a regular bingo arrangement. There is also a lot more choices online with currently over 350 online bingo sites in operation unlike playing in the local bingo hall. Where bingo halls only have one game going at a time, online bingo sites also have many different games going at once so the choice is much broader.
Online bingo is growing faster in the UK. Of the estimated 3 million bingo players in the UK, more than 50,000 of them now play online. So why not join the thousands of people whove discovered the fun of online bingo!