Mark now writes a nationally syndicated gambling column, is a university lecturer, reviewer and contributing editor for numerous gaming periodicals. A new column is posted every Sunday. Featured Sponsor Playing bingo can be sound gambling Dear Mark, Horrific as it sounds, it seems that the only game I'm able to win at lately is bingo. The thing is, for a comparatively small amount of money I can get a pretty good return. Rick M. Most players don't realize it, but bingo is one game the casino offers that generally operates as a loss-leader for the house.
Casinos can actually show a net loss by paying out more in guaranteed prizes than they take in.
Rick, you answered your own question correctly. Bingo does offer a great return and is a nice, relaxing change of pace if you're on a losing streak and need to slow down your losses. Dear Mark, I am planning my first trip to Las Vegas. The only game I play is Video Poker. Annie C. One of the great things about playing video poker, Annie, is that the casino actually tells you which machines are better than others.