Bingo History Story of the Game Bingo
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The Fascinating History of Bingo
Introduction
Discover the captivating history of bingo, a game that evolved from Italian lotteries to a worldwide phenomenon involving beans, luck, and even eccentric mathematicians.
Origins
Modern bingo traces its roots to 16th-century Italy with "Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia," a popular lottery game. By the late 1920s, a variant called "Beano" was introduced in North America, eventually transforming into the bingo we know today.
Evolution in Europe
In the late 18th century, the Italian lottery game reached France, becoming "Le Lotto." This game, favored by French high society, utilized special cards with three rows and nine columns, each containing a combination of numbers and blank spaces. The first player to complete a row would win. By the 19th century, the game spread across Europe, even serving as an educational tool in Germany to teach children spelling and arithmetic.
Bingo in America
By the 1920s, "Beano" was a hit at county fairs in the United States. Players marked numbers on cards with beans, shouting "Beano!" upon completing a row. However, in December 1929, a New York toy salesman named Edwin S. Lowe witnessed a transformative moment at a fair outside Jacksonville, Georgia. During a game, a winner excitedly yelled "Bingo!" instead of "Beano," inspiring Lowe to rename and popularize the game.
The Growth of Bingo
Edwin S. Lowe began hosting bingo games in New York, where its popularity surged. A Pennsylvanian priest later approached Lowe to use the game for charity. However, with limited bingo cards, multiple winners started causing financial issues. To solve this, Lowe enlisted mathematician Carl Leffler from Columbia University to create a vast array of unique bingo cards. By 1930, Leffler developed 6,000 different cards before reportedly going insane from the task.
Modern Popularity
Bingo quickly became a popular fundraising tool. Within five years, around 10,000 weekly games were held across North America. Lowe's company flourished, employing thousands and operating over 60 presses nonstop.
Today, bingo is a global sensation, played in churches, schools, bingo halls, and casinos in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Bingo's journey from Italian lotteries to a global staple reflects its enduring appeal as a fun and engaging game of chance.
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