Bingo is a simple game to play. The objective of the game is to complete the pattern of numbers on your bingo card before any of the other players. Cards are selected randomly and most online casinos give you 3 or 4 cards. Each game has a caller or a display board for the numbers and the pattern is also shown. If you get the numbers that form the pattern you win. The most basic patterns are straight lines in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal direction. Another popular game is the "blackout" or "coverall" where you have to cover the whole card. Typically, the numbers are called out within 10 seconds so after which you are supposed to mark out the numbers on your cards.

Every-bingo card consists of 24 numbers and free spot in the middle. Those 24 numbers occupy 16 strategic squares, the balance numbers covering the dead squares. The clear majority of all winning-bingo combinations consist of numbers occupying strategic squares. The only time the dead squares are involved with a winning-bingo combination is when the-bingo is made the "hard" way, 5 straight vertical numbers, or five straight horizontal numbers. All number selections for the regular and most of the special games require the use of only the strategic squares.

The play continues until one or more players claim to have completed the pattern(s) and won. Then the game stops and the numbers are checked. Then the winner is announced and he gets the prize. If there is more than one winner, the prize is split between them. A new game begins, thereafter, with new cards and new patterns.

Bingo just like poker is an entertaining and fun game loved by young and old alike. It can liven any party. It brings people together socially and also has a great gambling potential.

Bingo is played at home, at parties, pubs and clubs all over the world. Bingo is a game that is usually played in a group with friends but it is a great social binder too. It has become more widespread due to the revolution of online gambling. Today online Bingo has increased options, prizes, bonuses and ease of use as well as the traditional fun and excitement. Bingo is a great online entertainer.