Ask anyone whom journeys out on a Saturday afternoon this question regarding Bingo and they'll show you their lucky rabbit's foot; or perhaps point to their lucky Bingo shirt. Most people assume that Bingo is a game of luck; and having lucky charms that add to their chances of winning- doesn't hurt. But in reality, there are several mathematical strategies that can be applied to the Bingo game.

One of the most significant mathematical strategies that can be applied to the game of Bingo is card selection. Most people assume that the more cards they play, the better their chances of winning. In some circumstances, this may hold true. But in reality, one card of random numbers can earn you big money, as well. One mathematical analyst suggests that Bingo cards should be chosen based upon the law of probability and the fact that in a game of 75 balls, each number has a 1 in 75 chance of being chosen first; this is called uniform distribution. The theory goes on to say that if the first number chosen ends in a one, the odds of the next numbers ending in a one are decreased; simply because there are more numbers left that do not end in a one. As well, the same can be said with odd and even numbers. In a game of 75 balls, there's just as many odd numbers as there are even; as well, there are just as many high numbers over 38, as there are low numbers under 38. As the balls are drawn; watch the odds change.

Many people will not enter a game until so many games have been played; it's just another example of strategy. The more game you watch will help guide you when selecting your cards. Let's say you join a game after watching the two previous rounds; scan the cards on offer and see how the odds are stacked. If the first two rounds you watched are won with certain numbers that seem high, select a card with rather low numbers. As well, if the first few games are won with random even and odd numbers; choose a card that is random with even and odd numbers. Watching the calls and analyzing the called numbers against your card will increase your odds of winning. It's just a matter of numbers.

As we discussed earlier, many people feel that the more cards they play- the better their odds of winning. If this is your chosen strategy, you should know that one of the most common reasons for losing is mismanagement of cards. In other words, be sure to select your cards carefully and get them early. As well, when playing multiple cards; choose games that have few players with few cards. Each card playing in the game decreases your chances of winning; a good Bingo player knows when to leave a table or game. As well, when playing multiple cards; consider the laws of probability- choose cards that feature different odd and even numbers; with evenly random numbers of high and low numbers; as well, with numbers that feature varying ending digits.

For those that love the game of Bingo; all these complicated theories and strategies seem a little over the top; after all- most people like the game of Bingo for its fun and excitement. It's not about laws of probability; it's about lucky shoes and lucky charms.