Bingo is one of those ‘love it / hate it’ past-times and, regardless of whether you’re a regular player or a novice, you can still learn some tips from this book. Written and published in the US, where bingo is popular amongst church-goers, ‘The Basics of Winning Bingo’ has advice that applies equally well in the UK.

Bingo was first introduced in Italy in 1530, becoming popular in the early 1900s; an American toy salesman Edwin S. Lowe is credited for spreading the bingo fever in 1929. Today, with the influx of free online bingo sites promising big cash prizes, players are keen to learn new tips and tricks to increase their chances of winning and improve their strategy – this book has all the information you need.

Avery Cardoza writes clearly and provides easy-to-read advice to help you understand the game by going back in time to how it started and how it has evolved into one of the most popular leisure activities around today. In some countries, bingo is even used in schools as an instructional tool! You can learn the basics of the game, speak the ‘bingo lingo’, view fifteen winning patterns, find out the odds of winning, and understand the advantages and disadvantages of playing multiple cards.

This book is particularly relevant now as statistics show that in times of recession and periods of high unemployment people turn to bingo because it’s fun, offers companionship, and the chance to socialise. Did you know that over three million people play bingo on a regular basis in the UK, that’s eight per cent of the population!

If you’re new to bingo, my advice is to get your “eyes-down” and read this 64-page book! Even if you don’t win the jackpot it’s an interesting read.