To Dab or Not to Dab: That is the Question

Oct 30, 2012
To Dab or Not to Dab: That is the Question
Some bingo sites allow players to manual dab their cards or to use the auto-dab feature. It's fairly safe to say that most every online bingo player chooses to auto-dab their cards. This leaves the hands free to drink our coffee, tea or maybe something a bit stronger. When playing in the bingo halls or clubs is it better to go with the electronic bingo machines or to dab manually? To dab or not to dab becomes the question.

Some players feel that those who choose the electronic route have an unfair advantage. There are a number of reasons for this but are their concerns valid? Okay, so you purchase and electronic bingo machine and it's virtually impossible to purchase just one ticket per game. There are all sorts of packages starting at higher prices than the cost of paper bingo tickets. Electronic players are paying more and also get more tickets for each bingo game. Is this fair? I've witnessed many players almost lose their minds because the machines constantly seem to win. It would seem that they are winning due to having more tickets than the rest of us, right?

Playing bingo in the clubs in the UK has proved to be an interesting experience. It's the paper book folks against the electronics. It's like we're in a gang sharing the same turf with very different weapons. With so many machines in play, how can someone manually dabbing each number win? Being an electronic player is certainly more convenient and leaves you able to focus on people watching. Arguments of cost and fairness seem to surround electronic bingo.

If you're an electronic player you almost become nervous to bingo. The daggers come from all areas of the room and make you want to sink in your seat. You may walk out a few pennies richer if you win so weigh your options.

Are you a member of the paper players or the electronics?
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