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The History of Bingo GamesHave you never been curious about how bingo games started? When did bingo games become so popular that a town fair’s incomplete without it? Well then, if you have some time to spare, we shall tell you everything we know about bingo games. If you’re just wondering how old bingo games are, think in terms of centuries. Like, 500 years, to be exact because it was in 1530 that bingo games were first introduced. And the lucky place to witness the birth of bingo games? None other than Italy and up till now, the original version of bingo games, called Lo Guioco del Lotto D’Italia, is still being played every Saturday. And just like other gambling games like baccarat and the roulette, bingo games flourished when it was introduced brought to France in the 17th century. There, bingo games were called Le Lotto and during those days bingo games were played by the wealthy Frenchmen. A similar version of those bingo games was also played in Germany during the 19th century but in this case, bingo games were used to teach students math, history and spelling. So yes, for at least once in its whole existence, bingo games were considered educational as well. When bingo games crossed the globe to reach North America, it became known as “Beano”. This particular version was played in country fairs. Numbered discs would be selected out of a cigarette box and players of these games would mark their cards accordingly with the use of beans. The player will shout – guess what – “Beano” if he wins. Edmund Lowe renamed the game Bingo due to someone accidentally shouting that instead of Beano. He approached a mathematician, Carl Leffler, to ask for help in increasing the number bingo card combinations. The Popularity of Bingo GamesGive me one guess on who or what made bingo games so popular? No idea? The Church! A Catholic priest approached Lowe about using bingo games to raise church funds and from then on, there was no looking back. Other Variations of Bingo GamesIn some parts of the globe – particularly New Zealand and Australia – bingo games are played differently and are also actually known in a different name: housie. Housie differs from the original version with how its tickets look and how calls are made. Now, isn’t the history of bingo quite wonderful? Ready to play now? Yes? Great, don’t forget to shout bingo when you win! Sites to visit
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