Bingo History Story of the Game Bingo
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Bingo: The Fascinating History of a Beloved Game
An Engaging Journey Through Bingo’s Past
The story of bingo, a game enjoyed worldwide, begins in 16th-century Italy with "Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia," an early lottery game. By the late 1920s, it had evolved into "Beano" in North America, thanks to a New York toy salesman who transformed it into the bingo we know today.
Bingo's European Beginnings
In the late 18th century, this Italian game reached France and became known as "Le Lotto," a popular pastime among the French elite. Players used special cards with three rows and nine columns, covering numbers called out by a caller. The first to complete a row would win.
By the 19th century, lotto games had spread across Europe and were even used as educational tools. In Germany during the 1850s, children played adapted lotto games to learn spelling and math.
The Evolution into Beano
By the 1920s, a variant called "Beano" became popular at US county fairs. Players marked numbers on their cards using beans, shouting “Beano!” upon winning. This caught the attention of Edwin S. Lowe, a New York toy salesperson, during a visit to a fair in Jacksonville, Georgia.
The Birth of Bingo
After purchasing Beano supplies, Lowe hosted games in New York. One evening, an excited winner accidentally shouted "Bingo!" instead of "Beano." Inspired by her enthusiasm, Lowe decided to develop the game under its new name.
As bingo began gaining traction, a Pennsylvanian priest asked Lowe to use it for charity. However, the initial design led to multiple winners per game, causing financial issues for the churches involved.
Expanding the Game
To solve this, Lowe enlisted the help of Columbia University mathematician Prof. Carl Leffler. Tasked with creating a wider variety of card combinations, Leffler succeeded?"though reportedly at a great personal cost. By 1930, Lowe had 6,000 unique bingo cards, and the popularity of the game soared.
Bingo’s Rapid Expansion
Within five years, around 10,000 weekly bingo games were occurring across North America. Lowe's company expanded rapidly, employing thousands and running numerous presses around the clock.
Bingo Today
Today, bingo remains one of the world’s most popular games of chance. It's played in churches, schools, local bingo halls, and casinos in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Conclusion
From its Italian roots to its transformation into a cultural phenomenon, bingo’s history is a testament to its enduring appeal. Whether played for fun or fundraising, bingo continues to bring people together in laughter and excitement.
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