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Is Bingo a Woman’s Game?


Statistics on bingo players generally agree that most of the bingo playing lies in the hands of the ladies - in the traditional ‘bingo parlour’ sense, this seems to be true, but given the online nature of bingo these days, have the statistics been changing? It can be very tough to tell because of the anonymity of online gaming, however as more and more people log onto their computers for work, these same people have been discovering their love of online bets and games, men included. With online gaming, the context is somewhat different than it had been in the bingo parlours of the past, and because of this both men and women, as well as many other people outside the usual statistics, have found an appreciation for internet bingo.

In the bingo parlours of our parent’s and grandparent’s times (which is something of a facetious recollection, since these still exist in small towns everywhere) people would gather together as a large part of the community and take the opportunity to chat, gossip and have a little fun trying to win prizes and money with their bingo cards. Above all, this was a time to socialise with other neighbours and community members; to find out what was going on in town or around the farms, and to relax after a long work week. Granted, in these days, bingo was more of a woman’s game - to be specific, an older woman’s game - but it is safe to say that since computers and the internet are not exactly the domain of the elderly, online bingo has attracted a new, younger, bi-gendered following.

Despite the differences between parlour bingo and the online versions, bingo remains a simple game that everyone knows how to play, and men tend to stray away from. Research into gaming habits seems to suggest that men are more interested in high stakes gaming, such as race-betting, blackjack and other card games. Based on this principle, men are not so much inclined (usually) to play online bingo or other similar simple games because there is no thrill involved as online bingo evolves, however, more people log on to play, and subsequently the stakes are raised over time. The outcome? Although bingo remains more of a ‘woman’s game’, thanks to the internet and online gaming communities, it is branching out to include more men as the stakes get higher and it is deemed more fun!

Statistics on bingo players generally agree that most of the bingo playing lies in the hands of the ladies - in the traditional ‘bingo parlour’ sense, this seems to be true, but given the online nature of bingo these days, have the statistics been changing? It can be very tough to tell because of the anonymity of online gaming, however as more and more people log onto their computers for work, these same people have been discovering their love of online bets and games, men included. With online gaming, the context is somewhat different than it had been in the bingo parlours of the past, and because of this both men and women, as well as many other people outside the usual statistics, have found an appreciation for internet bingo.

In the bingo parlours of our parent’s and grandparent’s times (which is something of a facetious recollection, since these still exist in small towns everywhere) people would gather together as a large part of the community and take the opportunity to chat, gossip and have a little fun trying to win prizes and money with their bingo cards. Above all, this was a time to socialise with other neighbours and community members; to find out what was going on in town or around the farms, and to relax after a long work week. Granted, in these days, bingo was more of a woman’s game - to be specific, an older woman’s game - but it is safe to say that since computers and the internet are not exactly the domain of the elderly, online bingo has attracted a new, younger, bi-gendered following.

Despite the differences between parlour bingo and the online versions, bingo remains a simple game that everyone knows how to play, and men tend to stray away from. Research into gaming habits seems to suggest that men are more interested in high stakes gaming, such as race-betting, blackjack and other card games. Based on this principle, men are not so much inclined (usually) to play online bingo or other similar simple games because there is no thrill involved as online bingo evolves, however, more people log on to play, and subsequently the stakes are raised over time. The outcome? Although bingo remains more of a ‘woman’s game’, thanks to the internet and online gaming communities, it is branching out to include more men as the stakes get higher and it is deemed more fun!

For all you men out there it won’t be long before there are many more sites aimed at just you. As the majority of online bingo sites are female orientated, there has been a sudden interested in bingo sites for men. The idea of having football and car themed rooms, a non-censored lobby, and prizes like toolkits, DIY gear and car accessories. These kind of sites will be popping up more and more, as there is a large demand for bingo sites heading into the year of 2009. Men - keep your eyes open. Perhaps Zoo or Nuts could bring us a male orientated version?

Stella Stevens regularly plays online bingo and regularly checks out the top bingo sites. For more information visit Online FreeBingo




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