Every week thousands of people up and down the country play bingo. Why? Because it’s loads of fun for starters and there are some big cash prizes on offer. It’s a game that appeals to people of all ages. The bingo crowd is a surprisingly mixed one.

Poker is the ultimate card game. It’s a real test of nerve and skill. Luck has nothing to do with it. It’s a game that has exploded in popularity in recent times. Thanks to the Internet it has shed its shady back street image and very much belongs to the mainstream now. It’s a staple of late night TV as viewers watch in huge numbers to see the very best players in the world go head to head in titanic tussles.

A night out at the casino is always fun. Modern casinos are luxurious with bars and restaurants and a whole host of games on offer from roulette to poker. However, thanks to the Internet there’s no reason to wait for a night out to get involved in the fun and the excitement. Online gaming sites offer the same thrills and experience from the comfort of the living room. All people need to get involved is a computer.

So there’s a big race or match coming up. It’s hard not to get excited as the tension builds up. Putting a bet on really adds to the excitement. Anyone can get lucky and win big. For many people gambling on sports conjures up images of traditional high street betting shops, which aren’t for everyone. It’s a pretty hardcore crowd in there. Not to worry, thanks to the Internet anyone can place a bet from their computer or smartphone.

The bookmakers isn’t just on the high street any more. Gambling has embraced technology and now punters can bet on their favourite sports using their computers or even their phones. This development has given rise to a new kind of punter, one that wouldn’t normally be found in a traditional betting shop.