Bingo 37 Ticket
InBet certainly doesn’t have any qualms about taking traditional casino games and mixing things up a bit, inserting elements from other types of gambling into them to shake things up. We’ve seen that in Bingo 37, which is basically roulette played with balls instead of a wheel. That’s the same tact the developer has taken with Bingo 37 Ticket, a game that plays with that theme even more.
While the first roulette-like title still uses the traditional layout (more or less), however, the Ticket version plays with the format just a bit more. The game is designed to look even more like bingo, dividing up the betting area into “tickets” that really exemplify the theming that InBet was going for. With the same great roulette action you’re used to, however, this is still a game that’s more for fans of that casino classic than those who enjoy gathering with friends at the bingo hall.
Checking Your Tickets
The interface for this game is fairly simple, which may well be part of the charm for many players. There’s just a plain blue backdrop, on which all of the information needed to play is presented in an organized, easy-to-follow format. The betting area takes up the middle part of the screen, while a recent history of numbers draw is listed above, along with a longer history along the right side of the screen. The actual “drawings” take place in the upper right corner. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see all of the controls that will help you place bets: here you can set the value of each chip you place, and do other quick functions like repeating your last set of bets, doubling your wagers, undoing actions and clearing the board to start over again.
Much like in the original Bingo 37, this game runs on a fixed schedule, with a new drawing taking place every minute or so. There is a period of about 40 seconds in which players may make any combination of bets they like. A countdown clock on screen will alert you to how much time you have left, as well as when bets will be closed off. Once that happens, you’ll be able to watch the drawing take place in a small window.
Unlike in traditional roulette, this won’t happen by spinning a small metal ball around a wheel. Instead, you’ll watch a simulated drawing that looks more like a lottery hopper, with all of the balls bouncing around until one is sucked in and chosen as the winner. The game will then provide a close up to make it clear which number was the winner. At this point, all winning bets are paid off, and a new round of betting begins.
The Same – But Different
If you’re familiar with roulette, then all of the action in this title will be somewhat familiar to you. However, there are a couple changes you might want to be aware of. And for those who have never played roulette before in any form, a full explanation is definitely in order.
Bingo 37 Ticket is a game in which players are tasked with guessing which of 37 balls will be chosen at random in each drawing. The balls are numbered 1-37, and players have a wide range of ways to bet: they can try to predict exactly which number will win, or they can wager on a larger set of balls, winning a smaller payout if any of them are chosen.
Essentially, this is exactly the same game as European roulette, with only a couple of minor differences. First, there is no 0 – instead, that has been replaced by a 37. However, this serves the same function: the extra number counts as neither odd nor even, red nor black. All bets are designed to pay off fairly were the game to only contain 36 numbers; adding the 37 is what gives the house its advantage. Secondly, because that 37 isn’t actually on the layout – it is only offered as a sort of “side bet” – it takes away some of the combination wagers that you’d see on a normal European layout. Still, neither of these changes make any real material difference in how the game is played.
Place Your Bets
Without a doubt, the most intimidating aspect of this game for new players is likely to be the sheer number of wagering options that are presented. Thankfully, things aren’t quite as confusing as they look, and you should be able to get a handle on your choices before too long. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll see on the layout in this version:
- Single Numbers: You can click on any number to place a bet on only that ball. Should it come up in the drawing, you’ll win at 35-1 odds.
- Splits: You may place chips between two numbers, signaling that you want to bet on one of those two being chosen. If either number wins, your bet pays 17-1.
- Street: This is a bet on a column of three numbers. If any of the three win, you’ll be paid out at 11-1 odds.
- Corner: This is a bet on a square of four numbers, made by putting chips in the center of that square. If any of the numbers hit, you’ll be paid 8-1.
- Six Line: This is a bet on six numbers from two adjoining columns. Just place your chips at the bottom point between the two columns, and you’ll earn a 5-1 payout if any of your numbers are chosen.
- Part of Ticket: There are three bets available, labeled 1st, 2nd, and 3rd “part of ticket.” These bets cover the numbers 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36, respectively. If a number in your range wins, you’ll be paid 2-1.
- Lines: You can bet on the entire first, second, or third row of numbers in this way. These wagers also cover 12 spots each, and pay out at 2-1 odds.
- Red/Black: Listed as “R” and “B” on this layout, these cover 18 numbers each – the balls of the appropriate color. If that color comes up in the drawing, you’ll win an even money (1-1) payday.
- Even/Odd: Listed as “E” and “O”, these cover all of the appropriate numbers, with the exception of 37, which does not count for either bet. If one of your numbers is drawn, you’ll win at even money.
- Half Bets: These cover the numbers 1-18 and 19-36, respectively. If a ball in your range is drawn, you’ll be paid out at 1-1 odds.
Unlike in roulette, there is no special distinction between inside bets and outside bets here. You may choose to make any combination of bets you like, with no special minimums on particular areas of the board.
Don’t Let the Name Fool You
Despite what the name might suggest, Bingo 37 Ticket actually has very little to do with bingo. This is essentially a roulette clone, one that plays almost identically to the version most of us are used to which is played with a wheel. The main difference is the fact that a lottery hopper is used as the mechanism for determining the results, and online, that difference means even less: after all, this isn’t a live dealer game, so it’s all being simulated by a random number generator anyway.
That said, sometimes a little aesthetic change is just what an old game needs in order to breathe some new life into it. Everything a roulette player could want is here, thanks to the European layout that gives the best possible odds to players. If you’re an old hand at roulette games, but you want to try something with a slightly different look and feel, then Bingo 37 Ticket is an excellent choice.
