Bingo has a long and extensive history behind it. There are some fun and interesting facts known about the game which would likely shock, educate and entertain even the most die-hard of Bingo game fans. For example: Did you know…
Bingo was first developed in the 1500’s as a lottery game in Italy. It was known as Lo Giuco de Lotto. After becoming popular in Italy, the game slowly made its way through many of the countries in Europe, where residents of many nations learned the fun and fast paced gambling game. It was played for fun, for profit and in some cases as a form of education. However, it was not until the 18th century in France that the game acquired the tokens and number calling practices with which we presently associate the game.
In many countries, Bingo is played with the numbers one through ninety. While the United States utilizes seventy-five ball Bingo, the original game utilized ninety numbers. Physically located Bingo halls often use the form of Bingo most popular in their region (ie – UK offline Bingo halls are more prone to the play of 90 ball Bingo, while those in the United States are more likely to showcase 75 ball Bingo games). However, when playing online, there are no regional boundaries in place for the bingo halls. Players can choose the specific version of Bingo which appeals to them most.
