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Custom Bingo Cards

By admin on September 21st, 2010

If you ask around, I’m sure that you will find that most people have played bingo at some point in their lives. You’ll probably encounter a few folks who say that have never played the game, but the chances are that majority of them will in fact know how the game is played.

The classical game of bingo is played used bingo cards containing numbers (the numbers are normally placed in small squares, and these squares arranged in a five by five grid). Each player’s objective is to be the first to cross off a line of five items diagonally, horizontally or vertically on their card, but the numbers can only be crossed off when called out by the bingo caller. While the classical game remains popular with many people, themed versions of the game (using custom bingo cards) have also come into vogue in recent years. In themed versions of the game, instead of numbers, words or phrases are printed of the cards.

Perhaps the most popular themed versions of bingo are those relating to holidays, to be used on those occasions. For example a bingo card containing words like “Nativity” or “Sleigh” might be used at Christmas, and one containing words such as “Heart” or “Romance” on Valentine’s Day.

Another situation in which bingo is popular is in education. The game is well suited to English, foreign languages, history, geography, science and math lessons. Once again appropriately themed bingo cards should be used – in this case prepared in advance by the teacher. Teachers can also vary game play, for example, by in a French lesson by calling out words in French, and requiring students to find the corresponding English item printed on their bingo card (or vice-versa), or in a math lesson printing the bingo cards with math problems, and requiring students to write in the answers rather than simply cross off squares.

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Rules of 75 Ball Bingo

By admin on September 21st, 2010

Bingo is one of the most-loved games in Canada, and it has become even more popular since the introduction of online bingo. The popularity of playing this fun and social game online is also growing around the world, with thousands of new players beginning to play online each year.

One of the most popular formats is the game of 75 Ball bingo, which is a variation of the game that is enjoyed by many players in Canada and the United States. This seems to be because it is so readily available online and most bingo sites that offer members their choice of different games.

The card for a 75 ball game is constructed of five horizontal columns and five vertical columns, which create a grid of twenty-five squares. The square that is positioned in the center of the grid never contains a number because it is a free space. Players are allowed to automatically mark off the center square as a “free space” if it forms part of a pattern within the grid.

The B column has numbers 1 through 15, with each additional column containing the next sequence of 15 numbers. This makes up the twenty-five square cards. There are seventy-five balls that have corresponding numbers that can be called. When numbers are called, the letter is included, such as B17, so that players can quickly locate and mark the number off if they have it on their card. Once all the number are marked off, this is the point in the game where the player would usually shout “BINGO!”.

It isn’t difficult to create patterns on a grid like this, as a good deal of the patterns that are used in these games are based on a certain theme. Usually this theme is based on either the game in play, or a particular promotion the site might be running. These themes of these patterns on the cards are just one of the reasons players might enjoy playing at one particular site over another, as they make the games much more interesting.

On a 75 ball bingo card, there are literally hundreds of different patterns which can be used. A players may choose to purchase just a single card, or more experienced players may choose to purchase an unlimited amount of cards. While it may be difficult to keep track of a large number of cards in regular bingo, it’s a bit easier when playing online, as the cards are daubed automatically.

In the end, the game is played nearly the same in actual bingo halls as it is online, however in today’s bingo halls, daubers or are used to mark each card.

If you live in Canada and enjoy playing online bingo, it may be helpful to read up on the latest bingo reviews on the best Canadian bingo sites for promotions and bonuses.

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Multiplication Bingo – Make the Tedious Task of Practicing Multiplication Tables Fun

By admin on September 20th, 2010

Multiplication tables? What a yawn. Why not make learning multiplication tables fun? Multiplication Bingo is a simple game suitable for families and classrooms. Besides turning the tedious exercise of practicing multiplication tables into a joy instead of a drag, it actually introduces children to the concepts of forethought, planning, and strategy. Here’s how to build a game and play:

1. Create one bingo card per round for each player. The cards should be five by five square tables with the center squared marked as zero. I have created a free template for the bingo cards on my website; you will find a link to it at the end of this article. If you laminate each card before playing, the cards can be reused to save paper. Players can then mark the cards using dry erase whiteboard markers during play. You can also let individuals decorate the back of the cards before laminating and add to the fun.

2. Create a copy of twenty-eight “playing numbers” on heavy cardstock and cut them into individual pieces. Again, if you laminate each piece, they will last longer. One set of numbers-0 though 13-should be marked with an “X” in the back; another set of numbers-0 through 13-should be marked with a “#” on the back. You will find a link to a free template at the end of this article as well as direction to help you create identical pieces. Once you have assembles your game pieces, play can begin.

3. Pass out the bingo cards and pens.

4. Tell the players which “X” pieces you will be using. For example, if you are working with very young children, you may just want to use 0, 1, and 2, until they get comfortable with those timetables. As players get comfortable, you add new “X” numbers until you are using the complete set each time.

5. Once you have told the players which “X” numbers you will be using, give them time to write numbers in the blank squares on their game card. Players may write any numbers they wish. Players may also reuse the same numbers as many times as they wish. For example, if you are only using 0, 1, and 2, a particularly savvy player might want to assign zero to more than one square. A particularly inexperienced player might use the number nineteen only to learn later that the answer will never come up. You can discuss these choices after the game and create wonderful teaching moments. Note: If you are not using zero at all, the center square can become an automatic free space.

6. Place all of the “call pieces” you will be using face down on a table. Note: You should be using all fourteen pieces marked “#” each time; however, you should only lay out the “X” pieces agreed upon at the start of each round.

7. The caller selects one “X” piece and one “#” piece, then calls out the problem. Any player who has written that answer on their card gets to mark off the spot. Important, if the answer is zero and a player has written more than one zero, they may only mark off one zero per problem and they may not change their minds about which zero to choose as the game progresses. Note: If you are playing in small groups, answers can be checked as you go. However, if you are playing with a large classroom, be sure to keep a record of each problem so the group can validate winning cards at the end of each round.

8. The caller returns both pieces to the table and shuffles them. A new caller selects one “X” piece and one “#” piece, then calls out the next problem. Game continues until one lucky and thoughtful play can call out bingo. Bingos happen when a player has five correct answers in a consecutive row, column, or diagonal.

9. Celebrate the winner and talk about any strategies that helped them to win. For example, I have been able to introduce the concept of prime numbers and factoring to very young children by asking them to tell me why certain answers tend to come up more than others. Tell players what “X” numbers you will be using on the next round and ask them to really think about which numbers they should include and where they should put them on their came cards.

10. Wipe off the bingo cards, write in new numbers, and play again.

For a link to the free game pieces template as well as printable game directions, visit http://www.navigatinglife.org, click on the galley and scroll down to fun stuff. You will find a link to Multiplication Bingo: Free Template there. While you’re visiting the site, please feel free to look around and e-mail me with any questions.

Lynn Marie Sager has toured over two-dozen countries and worked on three continents. Author of A River Worth Riding: Fourteen Rules for Navigating Life, Lynn currently lives in California; where she fills her time with private coaching, public speaking, and teaching for the LACCD and Pierce College. She runs the Navigating Life website, where she offers free assistance to readers who wish to incorporate the rules of worthwhile living into their lives. To read more about how you can use these rules to improve your life, visit Lynn’s website at http://www.navigatinglife.org

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Secure Online Casino Gambling

By admin on September 20th, 2010

People usually get really nervous every time they have to make a purchase on the Internet or when they need to face any web transaction where exchange of money takes place. The Internet is in its growing phase in many ways, or providing a safety net to people and assure them of their right moves. Despite adequate security covers over the internet, people are still very cautious about making money transactions through credit cards and taking part in any kind of commerce online.

The market of online casino gambling usually gets more burdened with danger as it has the features of vice about it. However, in reality industries such as online casino UK may have to suffer lose if any kind of financial troubles occur. Therefore online casino is the most secure and among the best internet endeavors present around. Tough competition and an open market can reduce the safety fears, providing the best money making strategies for gamblers around the world.

Value and Safety Measures

Providing the secure online casino gambling has become the necessity and the most important rule due to the self-regulating feature of the Internet. Independent reviews of different sites give their fair and accurate opinions on the performance of different online casinos and present their rating, by judging their security and customer service. Criticism plays an important role in maintaining the standards of the free online gambling and casinos have to constantly upgrade and update their security measures to intact their existing customer base and attracting newer players to try their luck online.

Spend some time on review sites before transferring or putting money into any internet venture. Begin with a relatively small amount until you get enough experience of trading or become comfortable enough to carry out transactions freely with the site of your choice.

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Slot Machine Gambling – Facts You May Want to Know

By admin on September 19th, 2010

The slot machine was invented in 1887 by Charles Frey of San Fransisco. The name “slot machine” is used for American gaming machines. In Great Britain, these machines are called “fruit machines”. In Australia, the machines are known as “poker machines” or “pokies”.

The slots were used for many years as an activity to keep the wives of gamblers in Las Vegas busy. At the time, the machines only took coins, and usually not for very large denominations. Women stayed busy, usually not spending too much money, while their husbands played black jack, roulette, and the crap table.

At the time, most of this gambling was done in Las Vegas, Monaco, or small islands that allowed casino gambling. Slots gambling was not a big part of public life in most parts of the country except for Las Vegas. Most of the people with gambling problems were confined to the Las Vegas and surrounding areas and not many people really heard about gambling addiction and its’ true dangers.

In 1979, gambling was passed in New Jersey, and Atlantic City became the Las Vegas of the east coast. In the mid to late eighties, video style poker games were developed and addiction to slots were becoming a bit more pervasive.

o As of this article, there are casinos in all states except two. Most of these states have allowed just slot machine gambling and no access to table games.

o Statistics have shown that slots gambling is the most popular form of gambling and is responsible for approximately 70 percent of all casino revenue.

o Statistics from studies done in Canada have shown that 58-62 percent of slots revenues come from gambling addicts.

o 98 percent of all gambling addicts who live in South Dakota are addicted to slots.

o The military puts slots on their bases, and according to the New York Times, the government has taken in more than 120 million dollars in slot machine revenue.

o One study shows that there are 1.2 million slot machine addicts in the state of California.

o Great Britain allows fruit machine gambling for children. These children and adolescents are involved in crime, truancy, and drugs and alcohol.

o In Asia, casinos in Macau are responsible for a huge surge in slot machine gambling addiction. Vietnam and Singapore are planning to open casinos in 2009.

o Asians have a strong propensity toward gambling due to their history of not seeing gambling as being a bad thing, but a way to make money.

These are certainly very scary statistics, and it can only get worse as slot machine gambling addiction continues to permeate our society both in the U.S and the rest of the world.

The public is very ignorant about the inner workings of a slot machine. People are unaware of the true odds in an electronic gaming machine and they do not realize that the odds are truly stacked against them.

Many addicted slot machine gamblers also believe in certain myths regarding slot machines. Some of these debunked myths are as follows:

o Contrary to beliefs, slot machines do not stop on winning or losing stops with equal probability.

o Slot machines are not “due to pay” because the machine was cold for a while, and it should be ready soon to pay a jackpot.

o Every slot machine spin is random, and goes through a random number generator. There are much less random numbers for jackpots than more common hands. Therefore, winning a jackpot is highly, highly difficult.

o Contrary to myth, it does not matter if someone uses a players card or not. It does not effect the outcome of the game.

o Although some machines may have a 90 percent payout, it may be weeks before it actually pays a jackpot.

o Just because the person before you pumped a lot of money into the slot machine, it does not mean that “you” will hit the jackpot.

These are just some of the debunked myths about slot machine gambling, and there are many more. Slot machine gambling is not just a harmless past-time anymore. Addiction is a serious social problem, and the consequences of this type of addiction is still yet to be seen.

Michelle Tee is a self-help coach and author on the subject of gambling addiction . If you are looking to stop gambling and have not had success in the past, visit her site today.