If you’re already a betting man or woman, or would like to try your hand at making some money and have fun while you’re doing it, then the opportunities have really opened up as the Internet has witnessed a dramatic rise in the number of online gambling websites. All the old favourites are there, like Ladbrokes and William hill, offering everything from racing and football to financial spread betting.

The old worries regarding Internet security still concern a few people, but really the software has improved so much that it’s probably safer to place a bet online and register your details than it is to go into a high street shop. The latter have improved a great deal as well by the way, with comfortable seating, refreshments and flat screens replacing the old smoke-filled working mens’ club style venues. In fact, it’s as chic and trendy to have an online betting account now as it is to pop into Mecca with your friends for a bit of harmless fun.

Bingo is an old favourite, and can be played on most online gambling websites, grouped usually with the online slots and other games such as backgammon, although there are sites specialising in a comprehensive range of bingo choices.

Just get online and take a look around on a Google search to find where the game of your choice is being played, or try a few others, and even make some new friends in the communal areas.