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Bingo Spreads Across the World

Posted on November 24 by Bingo Surfer in bingo No Comments
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Bingo has been a favourite past time of individuals worldwide since 1530 when it was created in Italy. It was first called “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.” Around 1778, Bingo hit France and was the favourite game of the wealthy. To the French it was called, “Le Lotto.” Less than a hundred years later, Bingo quickly continued to spread and was well known in Germany in 1880 but was mainly played for educational purposes. Bingo soon reached the USA in 1929 where t was called “Beano” at first and was first played in a church in 1934. The UK caught Bingo fever in 1968. Other countries started playing Bingo as the years went by. As it was introduced worldwide, it was given a different name but no matter where you go, Bingo is Bingo. People all played bingo for the hope of winning money, as a stress reliever, as a social event, and some even played to learn numbers. Children have a version of Bingo which is played for fun and to learn to count and assist with coordination.

Bingo was always played at casinos, Bingo halls, churches, etc., as everything else changes, the game of Bingo has also evolved. As times and the economy changed, Bingo was introduced online and became a favourite online game for many. Although Bingo players love the socialising of going to Bingo, for many, online Bingo is more convenient. You pay no gas to go, you don’t have to hire a babysitter, it is played in the privacy of your home, there is always a Bingo game going somewhere online no matter the time of day or night and those are only a few reasons it is enjoyed. For homebound and those who are ill, online bingo provides an enjoyable activity that offers no challenges such as transportation needs, etc. Online Bingo has chat options also available for those who want to socialize with the other players. The winning payouts are not bad either. You can have your winnings deposited straight into your checking account. The cost to play online Bingo is very reasonable and doesn’t break the bank. Whether playing Bingo in a Bingo hall or online, the game of Bingo still fascinates, excites and entertains. There are areas of the world where Bingo hasn’t been introduced in a big way yet, however like everything else, it won’t be long. Bingo will remain a friendly and exciting game of chance.

By stickystebee
You pay no gas to go, you don’t have to hire a babysitter, it is played in the privacy of your home, there is always a bingo game going somewhere online no matter the time of day or night and those are only a few reasons it is enjoyed. For homebound and those who are ill, online bingo provides an enjoyable activity that offers no challenges such as transportation needs, etc.

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Did you know that …

... there are two types of bingo played around the world?

North America plays 75-ball bingo on a 5x5 card with the centre square usually marked 'free'. In the UK, parts of Europe, Australia and parts of South America they play a 90-ball game, marked on a 9x3 card. Both types of bingo are prominent online.

Unlike balls used in regular bingo halls, online bingo sites use a random number generator. The online bingo play works almost exactly like playing online poker or online casino games with everything being virtual. Most bingo halls also offer links to online poker and casino offerings. One notable feature of online bingo is the chat functionality that gives the opportunity to interact with other players.

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If you are going to try online bingo for the first time look for the best no deposit bingo and free bingo sites. Experience the game with the calm deriving from the awareness that you are not risking your own money, nevertheless you can win some good bucks.

Progressive jackpot bingo games offer high value cash prizes. The jackpot is accumulated over a period of time, often taken from payments made to play smaller games. Usually as each new card pattern emerges, the pattern will have a number defining the amount of calls needed to claim the Jackpot. If players obtain a Bingo in this amount of calls or less then they will win the Progressive Jackpot. But rules are different for the different online bingo halls, so check before playing.

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