The History Of Bingo
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The History of Bingo
Summary
Bingo originated in Italy during the 1530s as a lottery game, which is still played in Italy today. It spread to France in the 1770s, gaining popularity among the affluent, and later reached Germany, where it was adapted as an educational tool. By 1929, the game had arrived in the United States, specifically Atlanta, Georgia, known as 'beano.' It was here that the game underwent a significant transformation and evolved into what we now know as Bingo.
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The origins of Bingo trace back to 1530s Italy, where it emerged as a lottery game. Remarkably, this game continues to draw players every Saturday in Italy. From Italy, Bingo crossed borders and reached France in the 1770s, where it became popular among the wealthy. As it continued its journey through Europe, the game found a unique purpose in Germany, where it was used as an educational tool to teach children subjects like history, spelling, and math.
By 1929, Bingo had made its way to the United States, landing in Atlanta, Georgia. Here, it was known as 'beano' and became a staple at fairs and carnivals. Players used dried beans and cards with numbered squares arranged in three rows and nine columns. A caller would draw random numbers from 1 to 90, announcing them to the eager players. Participants covered the corresponding numbers on their cards with beans, and the first to complete a row would shout 'beano' to claim victory.
An unexpected twist occurred when a New York toy salesman, Edwin S. Lowe, witnessed a player mistakenly yell 'Bingo!' instead of 'beano' in her excitement. Inspired by this blunder, Lowe returned to New York to create and market the game as Bingo.
Lowe's commercial version of Bingo sold for $1 per 12-card set and $2 for 24 cards. A Pennsylvania priest saw the potential of Bingo as a church fundraiser but encountered frequent ties among winners. To solve this, Lowe enlisted a math professor, Carl Leffer, to expand the number of possible Bingo combinations. By 1930, they had developed over 6,000 Bingo cards, reportedly costing Leffer his sanity.
Bingo's appeal as a fun and effective fundraising tool quickly spread. By 1934, estimates suggested over 10,000 weekly games. Though unable to patent Bingo, Lowe generously allowed competitors to use the name for a nominal fee, cementing its place as a beloved pastime worldwide.
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