How to win Disney Bingo. We won 3 times!

[BoosGram]

And doing the math on this video.. it doesn't add up to "big win" for anyone

I don't know; I think DCL would disagree .

 

[MagicMe]

That's what I mean. You spent sooo much money on the cards, and only walk away with $90 in the end.

However, I'm sure they had tons of fun playing! I have played hoping to win but also enjoying the fun. My mom sat with me on my last cruise (she didn't want to play) and remarked how much fun they make it.

My favorite thing about the "bingo" is that posters think Disney is a "better line" because they don't allow gambling....



Sorry folks, this is gambling

I have no problem with it,but the "Disney is holier" view just cracks me up.

And doing the math on this video.. it doesn't add up to "big win" for anyone

(And this has to be the chessiest thing I have ever seen on DCL... Glad I have skipped that! LOL!)

Yes it's gambling. The bid difference for me is the smoke filled room for adults versus the smokeless family fun room.

When I do bingo on the cruise I do it for the fun. If I win - all the better. Same as when I go to Vegas or Atlantic City - I love to play a little and great if I win but odds are I'm not going to come away ahead of the game.

 

[tessa67]

I like the electronic machines, removes all the stress. In a regular bingo game I would like paper cards, but on the cruise I can relax, enjoy the cast member entertainment and enjoy a drink. And maybe win some money.

 

[MyYearWithTheMouse]

I actually prefer the paper cards. But I go to Bingo to play, I don't go to win. The handheld machines don't feel like playing to me. Then again, I never win, so my expectations are very, very low .

 

[Tired mom of 3 boys]

Anyone know where CM Jen is now? We cruised with her on the Wonder to Alaska and then spent following Christmas with her on the Magic - she's so much fun at Bingo! She said she was heading to the Fantasy (about a year ago?) - anyone seen her?

 

[Bonniec]

I don't know; I think DCL would disagree .

Lol

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[PizzieDuster]

i'm loving your little youtube clips. thanks for sharing.

Me too! I especially enjoyed the one of your Christmas lights set to music. Fantastic~!

 

[justmestace]

I actually prefer the paper cards. But I go to Bingo to play, I don't go to win. The handheld machines don't feel like playing to me. Then again, I never win, so my expectations are very, very low .

Same with me!!! Using the machine takes the "fun" out of it!
And I have those same low expectations.

 

[justmestace]

However, I'm sure they had tons of fun playing! I have played hoping to win but also enjoying the fun. My mom sat with me on my last cruise (she didn't want to play) and remarked how much fun they make it.





Yes it's gambling. The bid difference for me is the smoke filled room for adults versus the smokeless family fun room.

When I do bingo on the cruise I do it for the fun. If I win - all the better. Same as when I go to Vegas or Atlantic City - I love to play a little and great if I win but odds are I'm not going to come away ahead of the game.

This has absolutely nothing to do with much of anything, but some of the ships with casinos (maybe all?) now have the casino divided in half, smoking and non. Obviously, you can still smell the smoke, but it's not as bad.....

 

[geekboy]

Same with me!!! Using the machine takes the "fun" out of it! And I have those same low expectations.

I won 4 times on my last cruise (Disney Magic), and the winnings totaled over $5K. Yes, I was lucky. Even without winning the snowball jackpot and playing all 8 sessions, my non-jackpot winnings brought my total costs to about $300. I did not do any excursions, purchase any spa packages, buy onboard duty free (or on-shore), or purchase alcohol, so I actual spent no more on BINGO than any other person probably spent on their ship account for other things. I play BINGO for entertainment.

If not for the handsets, I would not play.

 

[tajz90]

I won 4 times on my last cruise (Disney Magic), and the winnings totaled over $5K. Yes, I was lucky. Even without winning the snowball jackpot and playing all 8 sessions, my non-jackpot winnings brought my total costs to about $300. I did not do any excursions, purchase any spa packages, buy onboard duty free (or on-shore), or purchase alcohol, so I actual spent no more on BINGO than any other person probably spent on their ship account for other things. I play BINGO for entertainment.

If not for the handsets, I would not play.

And just think, lucky you, no taxes on that money. I don't think you have to pay on amounts less than $7000.

 

[neg58]

And just think, lucky you, no taxes on that money. I don't think you have to pay on amounts less than $7000.

Of course you do, but the question is will you report it if it isn't reported by Disney?

You are obligated to report all winnings and earnings. All. But if you make $20 babysitting, are you going to report it? If you win $50 on a lottery scratch card are you going to report it? Most people don't, or those who do also have losses to offset the winnings.

But you do have to report it. I think, not sure, they issue a 1099-M for anything over $500.

 

[tajz90]

Of course you do, but the question is will you report it if it isn't reported by Disney?

You are obligated to report all winnings and earnings. All. But if you make $20 babysitting, are you going to report it? If you win $50 on a lottery scratch card are you going to report it? Most people don't, or those who do also have losses to offset the winnings.

But you do have to report it. I think, not sure, they issue a 1099-M for anything over $500.

Ha! You're right. It's $600!!! Not $7000 and it's up to the place you win it to hold taxes back. Good thing I rarely win! Hahahaha except for that one time on a Disney Cruise! Haha ....

And I wasn't suggesting NOT reporting it. That's cheating. I just remembered hearing there was a winning amount that you didn't have to pay taxes on. And of course if Disney credited her account with some or all then Disney does not report it. If you win and it's not credited to your account, Disney asks for you ss# and you have to sign something.

 

[geekboy]

Disney immediately completed a W2-G on my jackpot winning.

 

[tajz90]

Disney immediately completed a W2-G on my jackpot winning.

Awesome. Us too.

 

[TagsMissy]

Wonder what happens if a non-American wins in terms of forms? Doubt we'll play Bingo but one never knows. LOL

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

Thanks for sharing!! I've been on 4 Disney Cruises and my family and I have won NOTHING. Well, we did win a pirate hat out of a raffle and my aunt and her boyfriend won a Diamond Jewel Thing also from a raffle.