Negative Experiences with Bingo - Bingo Forum

Elizabeth26 · #1 10-03-2007, 05:06 AM

Do you consider bingo to be a form of gambling? Has anyone had any negative experiences with bingo?

Fancy · #2 10-03-2007, 05:13 AM

I have never had any negatives experiences with bingo, and I have played for many years in the past. I do not consider bingo gambling, but that is my opinion. Bingo has been around for many decades, and is played as a fun game of luck. I don't consider it gambling due to the fact that you are not betting on winning, you simply hope to win and play for fun. It's a game of chance, like most games are. So I guess it is really up to the person to decide if they feel it is gambling or just a fun game.

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Elizabeth26 · #3 10-03-2007, 05:17 AM

Ok, I was wondering because I was reading somewhere about someone being addicted to bingo. I don't think that would happen to me because I have control.

Fancy · #4 10-03-2007, 05:22 AM

That is super. Anything can be addictive, but it is the person that has to control that like you said. Playing solitare, popping balloons or anything can become a habit. Using self control and enjoying the games is what it is about. They are all there for enjoyment and pleasure, and as long as no one abusing their self-contol, it wil remain fun for them.

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Fardreamer · #5 10-20-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth26

Ok, I was wondering because I was reading somewhere about someone being addicted to bingo. I don't think that would happen to me because I have control.

One person's casual game is another person's gambling, me thinks. It really depends on how one looks at it, right?

I admire people with strong self-control...you certainly seem very much on top of things. Good luck and have fun with bingo!