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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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quad

Games; Bingo

A four-digit number consisting of the same number. Example; 1111.

quick pick

Games; Bingo

A random selection of numbers made by computer. (Also, Lucky Dip)

repeat

Games; Bingo

A number that contains at least one of the digits that was drawn the previous day or the previous draw.

rollover

Games; Bingo

An event that occurs when the lottery jackpot or a jackpot game is not won. The jackpot thus 'rolls over' to the next drawing, resulting in a bigger jackpot for that drawing.

scratch-off game

Games; Bingo

A lottery ticket that requires the player to remove a latex coating to determine if the ticket is a winner. Also called 'Scratch-off Game' or 'Scratcher'.

offline game

Games; Bingo

A game that does not require the use of a computer terminal for purchase. Instant and passive games are examples of off-line games.

bonus ball

Games; Bingo

A seventh ball drawn in the UK National Lottery. Matching 5 numbers and the 'Bonus Ball' wins the second highest prize.

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