We have all been led to believe that the name “bingo” evolved in the USA from a game called Beano. A certain toy manufacturer, Edwin S Lowe apparently saw the game of beano being played at a county fair. Took it home and one player got so excited that they stood up and shouted “Bingo” instead of beano and the name stuck, making the US responsible for the name “Bingo” claim to fame. So the story is told!
Posts Tagged ‘Bingo’
Historian Questions The Birth of the Name “Bingo”
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Bingo Birthday Giveaways for Jackpotjoy
Thursday, June 12th, 2008This month Jackpotjoy will be celebrating its 6th birthday and the celebrations are under way. They are going to be hosting a week long birthday party and guess what? The members are going to be receiving the birthday gifts, not the online bingo site. Between the 14th and 20th June there are going to be massive giveaways on the Jackpotjoy website during this week long event. (more…)
Bingo Club Raises Funds for Church for Over Twenty Five Years
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008An East Kirkby bingo club has been raising church fund for the maintenance of the village hall and St. Nicholas Church for more than twenty five years. Last year they raised more than ₤1 000 and they have been doing this every year going back for a quarter of a century. There is a dedicated team of volunteers who hosts a bingo night that attracts a great deal of support from the village. The bingo night is held every Tuesday at 7:30pm. (more…)
