On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:50 AM, billbehlert <wbehlert@comcast.net> wrote:
> We are almost strictly video poker players, who will be staying downtown at 4Q next week. DW used to play at local church bingos, and I am wondering if this might be a good diversion when she seems to be in one of her losing streaks. We are considering Vegas Club or perhaps Fiesta Henderson.
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> Is this is a decent or poor gamble?
bingo in southern nevada returns far better than bingo in most other
jurisdictions, or than charity bingo of any sort. the amount you can
lose is limited to your buyin (typically $10-$50), unlike in video
poker. that said, in terms of percentage return, it's usually far
worse than VP.
> What is electronic bingo? Does the player just watch and do nothing?
yep. if the machine sings, call bingo. that's it.
> Is this any fun?
playing with the machines does mean you have more cards in action at a
time, and are constantly aware of what numbers you need, as the
machines track it for you.
as for "fun"?
some people find bingo to be "fun", either with paper or machines.
some people play keno for "fun".
some people sniff glue for "fun".
i don't find any of these activities to be "fun", but "fun" is a
matter of opinion.
cheers,
five
