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Get ready to mark your calendar for National Bingo Day on June 27! This day has been around since the early 1920s and has become a popular game all over the world. Not only is it an entertaining way to pass time, but it also offers players a chance to win prizes or even money. It's definitely something that should be celebrated every year!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bingo Originating in Italy</div><div class='timeline-text'>The game, originally known as 'Beano', derived from the Italian lottery game 'Lo Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bingo Spreads to America</div><div class='timeline-text'>New York salesman Edwin S. Lowe helped popularize the game and renamed it 'Bingo' in America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UK Bingo Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UK passes the Gaming Act, legitimizing Bingo as a form of gambling and creating a regulatory board to oversee the game.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bingo Goes Electronic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Technological advancements lead to the creation of electronically aided bingo games, making the game more accessible to various audiences.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Bingo Day GPWA</div><div class='timeline-text'>The GPWA (Gambling Portal Webmasters Association) pushes to popularize National Bingo Day with a significant marketing campaign.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bingo Day Goes Virtual</div><div class='timeline-text'>In light of COVID-19 restrictions, bingo enthusiasts celebrate National Bingo Day virtually, with online bingo games skyrocketing in popularity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Bingo night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a night of fun and Bingo! Purchase or make your own Bingo cards, create prizes for the winners, and have a great time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play online Bingo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your laptop and join an online Bingo game! Play in virtual rooms with others from around the world or enjoy a solo game.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a bingo hall</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For those looking for a more traditional experience, visit your local bingo hall. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and of course, bingo!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake some bingo cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrating National Bingo Day is even sweeter with some homemade bingo cookies! Bake them with numbers or letters and enjoy with friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a Bingo tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your friends and family and host a Bingo tournament. Make sure you have prizes for the winner, as well as something fun for the losers.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bingo is fun and social</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bingo is an easy game to learn and is perfect for getting a big group of people together. It's an excellent way to spend quality time with friends and family, while enjoying some friendly competition and trying to win the jackpot!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bingo is affordable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You can usually find the supplies you need for bingo at most local stores, meaning that it won't break your budget to join in on the fun. Plus, if you're playing with a large group, the cost of entry can be split amongst everyone so nobody has to pay too much.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bingo is educational</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only is bingo an enjoyable game, but it also serves as education for kids (and adults). Players are exposed to numbers, colors and shapes while learning valuable math skills like pattern recognition and addition. Plus, it's an excellent way to help little ones gain confidence in counting and memorization!</p></div></div>
National Bingo Day is celebrated on June 27 every year. In 2024 National Bingo Day will occur on a Thursday.
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