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Bingo

A game of chance in which each player has one or more cards printed with differently numbered squares on which to place markers when the respective numbers are drawn and announced by a caller. The first player to mark a complete row of numbers is the winner.

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Lucky dip

Games; Bingo

A random selection of numbers made by computer. (Also, Quick Pick)

No-match numbers

Games; Bingo

A 3 or 4 digit number that contains no double digits as in the 'Double' or 'Double-Double'.

Numbers game

Games; Bingo

This term can be used for any lottery game where winners are determined by a random draw of numbers. However, it is often used more specifically for a game where a player selects three or four digits ...

Lump sum payoff

Games; Bingo

A large jackpot that the winner elects to receive as a lump sum cash payment rather than an 'Annuity' (see above) over several years.

Net machine income

Games; Bingo

The money played at a video lottery terminal (see 'Handle' above) minus the prizes won at that terminal.

Natural selection

Games; Bingo

A selection of numbers made by the player as opposed to a 'Quick Pick' or 'Lucky Dip' selection.

Oversize ticket

Games; Bingo

An oversize ticket (often abbreviated as O/S) is a lottery ticket that is larger than the standard size lotto ticket. These oversize lotto tickets are generally special occasion lotto tickets ...

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