There are a variety of reasons why individuals start gambling on bingo, e.g., for cash, for company, for experiencing that rush of adrenaline, or just to have a good experience. Highs and lows, thrill and kills, you name it – net bingo provides all these and more. Like any other gambling game where stakes are high, this heightened excitement has its own genuine portion of positive and detrimental affect on the gamblers.
Bingo- The Anxiety Attractant
The anticipation involved in a night of bingo can push an individual to the other side of the spectrum. Getting too absorbed in the game, one’s excitement level could alter; this possibly could have a detrimental outcome on individuals who have high blood pressure or heart issues. Some studies indicate, individuals who participate in bingo are prone to get easily worked up and accordingly have elevated anxiety levels. It has been seen that job related stress is much lower than the stress created while playing bingo. There have been several instances of people having lost their jobs because of bingo-related stress impacting their performance at work.
In spite of the aforementioned risks, bingo can still be an enjoyable stress-reliever if individuals accept that it’s just a game, take care of their health and manage their behavior.