The arrival of live bingo on the Internet meant that the world's most popular form of gambling entertainment was finally available to anyone in the world 24 hours a day. That's great news, but did you know that the convenience factor isn't the only plus?

The second plus is in the odds. Because bingo betting is modeled after a pari-mutuel system, the amount you can win is determined by how many people play. The more people who throw money into a game, the more the winner of that game takes home.

Conversely, the fewer people who play, the less money there is to be won. But there is one advantage to games with very few players: Your chances of winning are much better. Obviously the fatter pots are more attractive, but during off hours the smaller pots are there for the taking.

Here's another thing to consider: What does a 24/7 online bingo site do if and when there's a point in which there are no players? Does the game shut down or would the operators of the site be inclined to keep games running for the sake of avoiding downtime?

And if you're the only player online, wouldn't it look bad if the pot is the same size as your bet? Is it possible that bingo site operators would toss a few bucks into the pot just for the sake of looking like there are never any down times?

What actually happens behind the scenes is a mystery to all, but I'd say it's worth playing bingo online during off-peak hours and seeing what happens.

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