Bingo History Story of the Game Bingo
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The Fascinating History of Bingo: From Beans to Big Wins
Bingo, a beloved game of chance, has an intriguing history that stretches back centuries. This journey includes everything from dried beans to stuttering girls, and even mad professors.
Early Beginnings in Italy
The roots of modern bingo trace back to 16th-century Italy with the game "Lo Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia." This lottery-style game became a widespread form of entertainment and reached North America in the late 1920s, initially known as "Beano."
The French Connection
In the late 18th century, the Italian lotto crossed into France, becoming known as "Le Lotto." This version captivated the French aristocracy, becoming a staple at social gatherings. Le Lotto was played with cards featuring three rows and nine columns, filled with random numbers and blank spaces. Players marked numbers as they were announced, and the first to complete a row claimed victory.
Education and Expansion
By the 19th century, lotto games had spread throughout Europe, evolving into educational tools for children. In the 1850s, Germany released educational lotto games to teach spelling, math, and more.
The Rise of Beano in America
By the 1920s, a variant called "Beano" gained popularity at American county fairs. Players used beans to cover numbers on their cards, shouting "Beano!" upon completing a row. However, in December 1929, a New York toy salesman named Edwin S. Lowe experienced a turning point.
The Birth of Bingo
After attending a fair outside Jacksonville, Georgia, Lowe returned to New York with beano supplies. During a game at his home, an excited winner accidentally shouted "Bingo" instead of "Beano," sparking Lowe's inspiration. He decided to create a new game called Bingo.
Challenges and Innovations
As Bingo gained traction, a Pennsylvanian priest sought to use the game for charity but faced financial losses due to frequent ties. To resolve this, Lowe enlisted Carl Leffler, a Columbia University mathematician, to design a wider variety of bingo cards with unique number combinations. By 1930, Lowe had 6,000 cards in circulation.
Bingo's Ever-Growing Popularity
Within five years, Bingo had exploded across North America, with around 10,000 weekly games. Lowe's company flourished, employing thousands and operating more than 60 printing presses non-stop.
Today, Bingo stands as one of the most popular games worldwide, played in churches, schools, bingo halls, and casinos across the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
From its Italian origins to its global prevalence, Bingo has a storied history filled with unique twists and turns, making it a game cherished by many.
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