Believe it or not, bingo can be a game that is dangerous to your health. You wouldn’t think that sitting there waiting for a number to be called could lead to an increase in the stress level, but it can. Some people tend to become very stressed and excited when they are down to the last number in bingo game.  That is just their own make-up. The elderly and those in ill-health may be courting health problems due to the increased stress levels. It sounds far-fetched but it is possible for them to have heart attacks if they were in poor health to begin with.  So try not to get tense when you are down to the final number.  It is only a game.

Another health hazard has to do with smoking and second hand smoke. The dangers of second hand smoke have been well publicized.  Bingo players are gamblers and most gamblers are smokers. In bingo palace where smoking has been banned, there is a very significant drop in attendance figures.  Players can stay home and play online.

Another problem with land based bingos is that many players are women.  They travel to and from the bingo hall alone sometimes.  They are targets for crime, especially robbery. Bingo winners are carrying cash.  This makes internet bingo a much more attractive alternative. The player can play in the safety of her own home on her own personal computer where the winnings are safely deposited to an account. In these respects bingo can be a high-risk game.