Whether you believe in the presence of luck in the world or not; can it be possible to cheat so-called 'fortune' and control your own destiny?
Fluke, godsend, blessing and providence; these are some words used to describe the ‘force’ that operates in the world known as luck. I imagine some god-like figure moving objects about, ruining people’s special occasions or bringing someone an unexpected windfall; although it all seems like something out a Tom and Jerry cartoon.
Bingo is one of few games in which experienced players will claim to be able to control the outcome, even though it is pure chance what numbers come up. This unusual entitlement has been dubbed ‘bingo luck’ by contestants.
A lot of bingo players swear by rituals, practices and superstitions; things they must do before every bingo contest.
From picking the same seat each time you play to walking three times around a chair before sitting down, bingo luck is based the theory that if you follow the same routine each time you play you will win big.
Superstition is also rife in bingo and most players will have a lucky seat; some even have lucky clothes or lucky days in which they can play. You can choose your own nickname if you want like ‘jazz hands’ or something along those lines to make sure you are on top of your game. Some gamblers will even play with the same people and obviously having a lucky number comes into it as well.
Finally, to really ensure luck is on your side a lot of bingo players have dozens of lucky charms around them. This can be cuddling toys, jewellery, ornaments or dolls whatever you want.
Other theories suggest bingo luck is dictated by star signs. With bingos increasing popularity, whether playing online bingo or at your local bingo club players are finding the stars helpful in dictating when they should play.
You can find sites online that will read your bingo horoscope and tell you if luck is shining on you. It is worth a try; after all if it doesn’t work then you can rest assured there is no truth in these predictions.
With no proof for the existence of luck or how you can win over the lady herself; play bingo the way that suits you best. If it helps having everything except your kitchen sink beside you then rest assured that a lot of other players believe in the ever elusive bingo luck.
Online Bingo is winning over fans all over the world and it is big in Britain. What better way to test your luck then playing in the comfort of your own home. There are dozens of games waiting for you, with bingo promotions popping up daily on your browser.
You can even play for free, so avoid sites that ask for money up front. Ladbrokes bingo has even been getting celebrities involved with a quiz game that saw lucky bingo players answering questions about their favourite stars to win money.
In 2003 the BBC published an article by Professor Wiseman giving advice about getting lucky. He gave the following tips: do not be anxious as tense people tend to be less lucky, and expect to be lucky. According to Professor Wiseman luck is a lot about mental prowess and self-belief.
Essentially the only way to test all these theories of luck is by playing the games and trying your own luck. So get yourself to a bingo hall today, lucky number and nickname in tow and see just how fortunate you are.
What’s more as Wiseman suggests “Visualise yourself being lucky before an important meeting or telephone call. Luck is very often a self-fulfilling prophecy”. So write your own destiny today.