True Facts Revealed
Many online bingo players will know, that playing the game of bingo, can be exciting and fun. But do they know all the facts? There are many interesting facts involving bingo, but many people who play and love the game, probably don’t know them. We are going to reveal twenty five ‘Fun Bingo Facts’ and we are sure you will be blown away with some of our finding. Let us take out our magnifying glass, and really close at just what they are.
Bingo Traces Back To 15th Century
The first ever type of bingo game can be traced back to 1530, it was an Italian lottery game, and the bingo would play every single Saturday, and it is said, that it still plays at the same time today. In later years the game became known as Beano, in fact it was called this in …show more content…
1929. The name changed to BINGO by accident, when someone shouted bingo instead of beano. The game has become a big hit within the UK, and it’s still called bingo to this day.
Bingo In 15th Century
The game can be traced back to ‘1530’, to an Italian Lottery game, and the game is being played on a Saturday in Italy, to this day. In 1929, the game became known as ‘Beano’. The name of the game changed to “Bingo”, because someone accidentally called bingo instead of beano.
Nutty Bingo Professor
Edwin Lowe hired a professor names Carl Leffler to help him create number combinations on the bingo cards. The professor invented 6,000kinds of cards by 1930, but after he had completed them, it was said that he later went insane!
The Fun Facts
The Average Age
1. The majority of bingo players, who play bingo, are below the age of 35 years of age.
Educational Bingo
2. In 1800, the Germans used the bingo tickets, as an educational purpose. These were created and designed to help educate students with their mathematics multiplication tables.
Bingo Brain Power
3. It is stated that the game of bingo can boost your brain power. Southampton University states that playing bingo is as good for you, as doing physical exercises.
Royal Bingo
4. Did you know that the Queen and Prince William are always first in line, to play a game of bingo when Buckingham Palace is handing out the tickets?
Enjoyment Of Bingo Ranks First Place
5. In the bingo rankings, top priority with bingo players is enjoying the game. While 5th in the ranks is winning a jackpot.
The First Charity Bingo Game
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Did you know that the first fund raising charity bingo game was enjoyed by Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania?
Churches Increased Bingo Power
7. When churches used to play bingo, they played for charity events. And it’s a well known fact, that this made bingo popular.
The Luckiest Game
8. Did you know that the name ‘Margaret’ is more than likely to win at bingo, compared to any other female names?
Less Is Better
9. It’s a well known fact that the fewer bingo players in the game, then the bigger your chances.
Jackpot Winners
10. Did you know that 96% of regular bingo users will have won a jackpot, at least once in the whole time they play bingo?
More Tickets The Bigger Chance
11. The more bingo tickets you buy, and then the bigger chance you have of winning the game.
Players Daily Regime
12. It is said that 48% of bingo players, who play online bingo, play at least once every day. Making the game part of their daily routine.
Best Time To Win A Jackpot
13. It’s said that the best time to participate in an online jackpot game is on a Friday and Saturday. This is because the prize money is won more often on these days, than any other time.
Even Celebrities Work
Bingo
14. It’s a well known fact that some celebrities started their career announcing bingo numbers. Some include, Russell Crow and Shane Richie.
Popular Dauber Colour
15. Did you know that the most popular online bingo dauber is purple?
Best Pastime
16. Bingo is known to be most popular past time of all time, and it is said that 90% of the world enjoys playing bingo.
Bingo Could Make You Rich
17. Did you know that according to a study by University of Cambridge, playing online bingo could make you a millionaire?
Cats Are Most Popular
18. It is said that, the majority of bingo players love cats more, than any other family pets.
The Way The Romans Did It
19. In 1778, it is said that Romans played bingo, and the name of the game then, was called Lotto.
Winning Combinations
20. There are 1,474,200 different kinds of winning combinations that a player can come up with, in a standard bingo ticket.
Bingo Players Make New Friends
21. Did you know that because online bingo sites, offer a chat facility that 47% of the players have formed a circle of new friends?
Bingo Beats The Stress
22. It is well known that the game of bingo, can relieve stress and it has proved to show significant effect in improving a person’s abilities.
Bingo Beats Football
23. It is said that more money is spent on bingo tickets in a single years, than is spent by football fans buying tickets for a football event.
The Average Amount Spent On Bingo Tickets Daily
24. Bingo players spend an average of between £15 to £20 on tickets every day.
Bingo Game Play
25. Did you know that the average 90-ball bingo game, takes around 4 minutes to play?
In Days Gone By
Bingo began in the 15th century, and things have really changed since then. Gone are the days when the game was played with beans. With today’s technology, the revolutionary Online Bingo, there is no need to use beans, or markers to cross off your winning numbers. The electronic game has taken over, and has made the game of bingo incredible. Not only is the games magnificent, but being able to play anywhere and at anytime, via your mobile device makes the experience one to remember, and one we will never forget.
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Did you ever wonder where bingo came from? Have you always wanted to know the real facts? Well, now you can, because all has been revealed.