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Bingo Statistics

Bingo is a centuries-old game with Italian origins that continues to be a major global social activity.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Bingo raised $1 billion for US charities in 2022.

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60% of UK bingo players attend for social reasons.

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Bingo is featured in 150+ films and TV shows globally.

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The Bingo Association of America has 500 member organizations.

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World Series of Bingo event draws 10,000 players yearly.

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Bingo nights raise 40% of community center funds in US.

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75% of senior centers in UK offer bingo sessions weekly.

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Bingo inspired the 2017 film 'Bingo Wings' in UK cinema.

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National Bingo Day celebrated on June 27 annually since 2013.

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Bingo used in 90% of UK church fundraisers.

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The Bingo Hall song by BBC in 1978 charted top 10.

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2,000 bingo halls worldwide host themed events monthly.

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Bingo reduces loneliness by 30% per Oxford study.

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Queen Elizabeth II played bingo on royal yacht.

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Bingo clubs host 50,000 drag shows annually in UK.

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85% of bingo players report improved mental health.

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International Bingo Festival in Coventry attracts 50,000 visitors yearly.

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Bingo art installations featured in 20 museums globally.

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1 in 3 UK grandparents teach bingo to grandchildren.

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Bingo podcasts have 1 million downloads yearly.

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Las Vegas hosts largest bingo room with 1,000 seats.

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The UK bingo industry saw 1.2 billion pounds in player spend in 2022.

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Global bingo market revenue reached $2.5 billion in 2023.

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Online bingo accounted for 65% of total bingo revenue in 2022.

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UK bingo hall gross gambling yield was £842 million in 2022/23.

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The US bingo market size is projected to grow to $1.8 billion by 2028.

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Average bingo hall ticket price in the UK is £12 per session.

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Global online bingo market expected to reach $3.9 billion by 2030 at 8.5% CAGR.

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UK bingo clubs paid £150 million in taxes in 2022.

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Bingo machine revenue in UK halls was £300 million in 2023.

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Average annual spend per UK bingo player is £1,200.

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The bingo sector employs 12,000 people in the UK.

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US charitable bingo raised $2 billion in 2022.

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Online bingo platforms generated $1.7 billion in 2023 globally.

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UK bingo duty rate is 15% on gross profits over £240,000.

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Bingo hall closures cost UK economy £100 million annually since 2015.

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Average online bingo wager is $0.25 per card.

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The bingo market in Asia-Pacific grew 12% in 2022 to $500 million.

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UK players spent £1.4 billion on bingo in 2023.

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Bingo software market valued at $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Charitable bingo in Canada generates CAD 500 million yearly.

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Average bingo jackpot in UK halls is £5,000.

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Online bingo bonuses total $500 million distributed globally in 2023.

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UK bingo sector contributed £1 billion to GDP in 2019.

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Per player lifetime value in online bingo is $450.

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Bingo advertising spend in UK reached £50 million in 2022.

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Bingo originated in Italy in 1530 as Lo Giuoco del Lotto D'Italia, with the first recorded draw on 1 January 1530.

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The modern game of Bingo evolved from Beano in the early 1920s in the United States, patented by Hugh J. Ward in 1933.

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The name Bingo was coined accidentally in 1929 when a player shouted 'Bingo' instead of 'Beano' during a carnival game.

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In 1778, France published the earliest known bingo-like game rules in the book Le Petit Albert.

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Bingo halls in the UK date back to 1961 when the first legal commercial bingo club opened in Manchester.

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The world's first electronic bingo machine was introduced in 1973 by the company Zinger.

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In 1934, Edwin S. Lowe formalized Bingo rules and began mass-producing cards.

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The National Bingo Association was founded in the US in 1971 to promote the game.

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Bingo was banned in many US states until the 1950s due to gambling associations.

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The first bingo game in Germany was played in 1923 under the name 'Hausnummernbingo'.

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In 1960, the UK Betting and Gaming Act legalized commercial bingo halls, leading to over 1,000 openings by 1963.

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Toy bingo sets were first manufactured in the US in 1934 by Lowe's company.

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The International Bingo Hall of Fame was established in 1996 in the US.

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Bingo appeared in ancient China around 2000 years ago as a lottery game with 90 characters.

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In 1925, Carl Leffler expanded bingo cards to 24 unique patterns for Lowe.

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The peak of UK bingo hall numbers was 2,500 in the late 1960s.

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Bingo was used as a wartime fundraiser in the UK during World War II.

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The first online bingo site launched in 1996 by Jumpman Gaming.

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In 1539, King Francis I of France endorsed a bingo precursor called Le Lotto.

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US bingo revenue peaked at $1 billion annually in the 1940s.

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The first bingo variant 'Housey-Housey' was played by British troops in WWI.

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Bingo cards standardized to 5x5 grid in the US by 1940.

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The Catholic Church promoted bingo in the US from the 1930s as a fundraiser.

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In 1974, the first video bingo machines appeared in the US.

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UK bingo clubs numbered 721 in 2022, down from 2,200 in 2005.

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The term 'Bingo' was trademarked by McDevitt in 1931 but later abandoned.

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Bingo spread to Australia in the 1920s via traveling carnivals.

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The largest bingo card ever made measured 10x10 meters in 2010.

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In 2003, the first mobile bingo app was prototyped.

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Bingo was illegal in Japan until 1999 when pachinko variants were allowed.

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In the UK, 59% of adults have played bingo at least once in their lifetime.

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Approximately 3.2 million people in the UK play bingo weekly as of 2023.

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45% of UK bingo players are aged 65 or over.

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Online bingo has 1.5 million active players in the US in 2022.

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26% of Americans have played bingo in the past year according to 2021 surveys.

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Women make up 62% of bingo players in traditional halls worldwide.

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Bingo is played by 15 million people annually in the UK.

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In 2023, 14 million UK adults played bingo online or in halls.

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71% of bingo players in the UK are female.

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The average age of bingo hall players in the UK is 58 years old.

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1 in 10 US seniors (over 65) play bingo regularly.

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Online bingo player numbers grew 25% year-over-year in 2022 globally.

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4.1 million Australians play bingo each year.

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33% of UK millennials have tried online bingo.

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Bingo ranks as the 4th most popular gambling activity in the UK.

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2.7 million regular bingo players in Canada as of 2021.

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18% of global online gamblers play bingo weekly.

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In Spain, 22% of adults participate in bingo games annually.

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UK bingo app downloads reached 5 million in 2023.

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65% of bingo players cite social interaction as primary reason.

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Global bingo participation hit 100 million players in 2022.

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In India, bingo apps have 12 million downloads since 2020.

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40% of UK low-income households play bingo.

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Bingo is the second most popular game for women gamblers in Europe.

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8% of US adults played bingo in 2023 per Gallup poll.

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Online bingo sessions average 45 minutes per player daily.

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The global online bingo market has 20 million active users.

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In the UK, bingo generates 4.5 million visits to halls weekly pre-COVID.

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Bingo ranks #1 social casino game in the US with 25% share.

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52% of bingo players are retired in the US.

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75-ball bingo is used in 80% of US games.

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Standard UK bingo uses 90-ball format with 9x3 cards.

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A full house in 90-ball bingo requires all 15 numbers.

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US bingo cards have 5x5 grids with 75 numbers total.

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One line win pays out first in most bingo variants.

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Free space in center of US bingo cards is standard since 1940s.

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80-ball bingo uses 4x4 cards with 80 numbers.

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Numbers 1-9 called 'Kelly's Eye' to 'Doctor's Orders' in UK.

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Two fat ladies is number 88 in bingo caller slang.

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30-ball bingo (Slingo variant) uses 5x6 cards.

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In pattern bingo, shapes like letters must be completed.

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Speed bingo requires full house within time limit.

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52% of bingo wins occur on numbers 1-30 due to early calls.

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House edge in bingo is typically 10-20%.

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Bingo payouts must be at least 60% of stakes in UK clubs.

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Electronic bingo terminals allow up to 100 cards per player.

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In 90-ball, columns are 1-9 left to 81-90 right.

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Wild numbers double chances in some US variants.

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Coverall requires all spaces filled in US bingo.

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Caller must say 'eyes down' to start UK sessions.

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36-ball bingo uses colored balls in South America.

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No duplicates on bingo cards; each unique combination.

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Progressive jackpots roll over if not won.

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UK bingo clubs limited to 192 machines per hall.

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In France, Loto variant uses 1-90 with 27 numbers per card.

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From a royal decree in Renaissance Italy to the digital apps buzzing in our pockets today, the remarkable journey of bingo is a story of chance, community, and unexpected shouts that shaped a global phenomenon loved by millions.

Key Takeaways

Bingo originated in Italy in 1530 as Lo Giuoco del Lotto D'Italia, with the first recorded draw on 1 January 1530.
The modern game of Bingo evolved from Beano in the early 1920s in the United States, patented by Hugh J. Ward in 1933.
The name Bingo was coined accidentally in 1929 when a player shouted 'Bingo' instead of 'Beano' during a carnival game.
In the UK, 59% of adults have played bingo at least once in their lifetime.
Approximately 3.2 million people in the UK play bingo weekly as of 2023.
45% of UK bingo players are aged 65 or over.
The UK bingo industry saw 1.2 billion pounds in player spend in 2022.
Global bingo market revenue reached $2.5 billion in 2023.
Online bingo accounted for 65% of total bingo revenue in 2022.
75-ball bingo is used in 80% of US games.
Standard UK bingo uses 90-ball format with 9x3 cards.
A full house in 90-ball bingo requires all 15 numbers.
Bingo raised $1 billion for US charities in 2022.
60% of UK bingo players attend for social reasons.
Bingo is featured in 150+ films and TV shows globally.

Bingo is a centuries-old game with Italian origins that continues to be a major global social activity.

Culture

Bingo raised $1 billion for US charities in 2022.
60% of UK bingo players attend for social reasons.
Bingo is featured in 150+ films and TV shows globally.
The Bingo Association of America has 500 member organizations.
World Series of Bingo event draws 10,000 players yearly.
Bingo nights raise 40% of community center funds in US.
75% of senior centers in UK offer bingo sessions weekly.
Bingo inspired the 2017 film 'Bingo Wings' in UK cinema.
National Bingo Day celebrated on June 27 annually since 2013.
Bingo used in 90% of UK church fundraisers.
The Bingo Hall song by BBC in 1978 charted top 10.
2,000 bingo halls worldwide host themed events monthly.
Bingo reduces loneliness by 30% per Oxford study.
Queen Elizabeth II played bingo on royal yacht.
Bingo clubs host 50,000 drag shows annually in UK.
85% of bingo players report improved mental health.
International Bingo Festival in Coventry attracts 50,000 visitors yearly.
Bingo art installations featured in 20 museums globally.
1 in 3 UK grandparents teach bingo to grandchildren.
Bingo podcasts have 1 million downloads yearly.
Las Vegas hosts largest bingo room with 1,000 seats.

Culture Interpretation

Bingo, the underestimated social alchemist, transforms daubers' dots into charitable billions, cures for loneliness, royal diversions, and drag show stages, proving that within its numbered grids lies a surprisingly profound human connection.

Economics

The UK bingo industry saw 1.2 billion pounds in player spend in 2022.
Global bingo market revenue reached $2.5 billion in 2023.
Online bingo accounted for 65% of total bingo revenue in 2022.
UK bingo hall gross gambling yield was £842 million in 2022/23.
The US bingo market size is projected to grow to $1.8 billion by 2028.
Average bingo hall ticket price in the UK is £12 per session.
Global online bingo market expected to reach $3.9 billion by 2030 at 8.5% CAGR.
UK bingo clubs paid £150 million in taxes in 2022.
Bingo machine revenue in UK halls was £300 million in 2023.
Average annual spend per UK bingo player is £1,200.
The bingo sector employs 12,000 people in the UK.
US charitable bingo raised $2 billion in 2022.
Online bingo platforms generated $1.7 billion in 2023 globally.
UK bingo duty rate is 15% on gross profits over £240,000.
Bingo hall closures cost UK economy £100 million annually since 2015.
Average online bingo wager is $0.25 per card.
The bingo market in Asia-Pacific grew 12% in 2022 to $500 million.
UK players spent £1.4 billion on bingo in 2023.
Bingo software market valued at $1.2 billion in 2023.
Charitable bingo in Canada generates CAD 500 million yearly.
Average bingo jackpot in UK halls is £5,000.
Online bingo bonuses total $500 million distributed globally in 2023.
UK bingo sector contributed £1 billion to GDP in 2019.
Per player lifetime value in online bingo is $450.
Bingo advertising spend in UK reached £50 million in 2022.

Economics Interpretation

The numbers clearly show that bingo is no longer your grandma's quiet pastime, but a multi-billion pound global industry where the real winners are often the platforms and taxman, not just the lucky caller of 'house'.

History

Bingo originated in Italy in 1530 as Lo Giuoco del Lotto D'Italia, with the first recorded draw on 1 January 1530.
The modern game of Bingo evolved from Beano in the early 1920s in the United States, patented by Hugh J. Ward in 1933.
The name Bingo was coined accidentally in 1929 when a player shouted 'Bingo' instead of 'Beano' during a carnival game.
In 1778, France published the earliest known bingo-like game rules in the book Le Petit Albert.
Bingo halls in the UK date back to 1961 when the first legal commercial bingo club opened in Manchester.
The world's first electronic bingo machine was introduced in 1973 by the company Zinger.
In 1934, Edwin S. Lowe formalized Bingo rules and began mass-producing cards.
The National Bingo Association was founded in the US in 1971 to promote the game.
Bingo was banned in many US states until the 1950s due to gambling associations.
The first bingo game in Germany was played in 1923 under the name 'Hausnummernbingo'.
In 1960, the UK Betting and Gaming Act legalized commercial bingo halls, leading to over 1,000 openings by 1963.
Toy bingo sets were first manufactured in the US in 1934 by Lowe's company.
The International Bingo Hall of Fame was established in 1996 in the US.
Bingo appeared in ancient China around 2000 years ago as a lottery game with 90 characters.
In 1925, Carl Leffler expanded bingo cards to 24 unique patterns for Lowe.
The peak of UK bingo hall numbers was 2,500 in the late 1960s.
Bingo was used as a wartime fundraiser in the UK during World War II.
The first online bingo site launched in 1996 by Jumpman Gaming.
In 1539, King Francis I of France endorsed a bingo precursor called Le Lotto.
US bingo revenue peaked at $1 billion annually in the 1940s.
The first bingo variant 'Housey-Housey' was played by British troops in WWI.
Bingo cards standardized to 5x5 grid in the US by 1940.
The Catholic Church promoted bingo in the US from the 1930s as a fundraiser.
In 1974, the first video bingo machines appeared in the US.
UK bingo clubs numbered 721 in 2022, down from 2,200 in 2005.
The term 'Bingo' was trademarked by McDevitt in 1931 but later abandoned.
Bingo spread to Australia in the 1920s via traveling carnivals.
The largest bingo card ever made measured 10x10 meters in 2010.
In 2003, the first mobile bingo app was prototyped.
Bingo was illegal in Japan until 1999 when pachinko variants were allowed.

History Interpretation

For a game whose modern name was born from a carnival slip of the tongue, Bingo boasts an improbably dignified and globe-trotting resume, stretching from Renaissance Italian lotteries and ancient Chinese lotteries to wartime fundraisers and the digital age, proving that even the simplest of games can weave itself into the very fabric of human society.

Popularity

In the UK, 59% of adults have played bingo at least once in their lifetime.
Approximately 3.2 million people in the UK play bingo weekly as of 2023.
45% of UK bingo players are aged 65 or over.
Online bingo has 1.5 million active players in the US in 2022.
26% of Americans have played bingo in the past year according to 2021 surveys.
Women make up 62% of bingo players in traditional halls worldwide.
Bingo is played by 15 million people annually in the UK.
In 2023, 14 million UK adults played bingo online or in halls.
71% of bingo players in the UK are female.
The average age of bingo hall players in the UK is 58 years old.
1 in 10 US seniors (over 65) play bingo regularly.
Online bingo player numbers grew 25% year-over-year in 2022 globally.
4.1 million Australians play bingo each year.
33% of UK millennials have tried online bingo.
Bingo ranks as the 4th most popular gambling activity in the UK.
2.7 million regular bingo players in Canada as of 2021.
18% of global online gamblers play bingo weekly.
In Spain, 22% of adults participate in bingo games annually.
UK bingo app downloads reached 5 million in 2023.
65% of bingo players cite social interaction as primary reason.
Global bingo participation hit 100 million players in 2022.
In India, bingo apps have 12 million downloads since 2020.
40% of UK low-income households play bingo.
Bingo is the second most popular game for women gamblers in Europe.
8% of US adults played bingo in 2023 per Gallup poll.
Online bingo sessions average 45 minutes per player daily.
The global online bingo market has 20 million active users.
In the UK, bingo generates 4.5 million visits to halls weekly pre-COVID.
Bingo ranks #1 social casino game in the US with 25% share.
52% of bingo players are retired in the US.

Popularity Interpretation

The UK's bingo scene is a booming, silver-haired, and decidedly female social phenomenon where nearly half the players have earned their senior discounts, proving that nothing says "community" quite like a full house and a free tea.

Rules

75-ball bingo is used in 80% of US games.
Standard UK bingo uses 90-ball format with 9x3 cards.
A full house in 90-ball bingo requires all 15 numbers.
US bingo cards have 5x5 grids with 75 numbers total.
One line win pays out first in most bingo variants.
Free space in center of US bingo cards is standard since 1940s.
80-ball bingo uses 4x4 cards with 80 numbers.
Numbers 1-9 called 'Kelly's Eye' to 'Doctor's Orders' in UK.
Two fat ladies is number 88 in bingo caller slang.
30-ball bingo (Slingo variant) uses 5x6 cards.
In pattern bingo, shapes like letters must be completed.
Speed bingo requires full house within time limit.
52% of bingo wins occur on numbers 1-30 due to early calls.
House edge in bingo is typically 10-20%.
Bingo payouts must be at least 60% of stakes in UK clubs.
Electronic bingo terminals allow up to 100 cards per player.
In 90-ball, columns are 1-9 left to 81-90 right.
Wild numbers double chances in some US variants.
Coverall requires all spaces filled in US bingo.
Caller must say 'eyes down' to start UK sessions.
36-ball bingo uses colored balls in South America.
No duplicates on bingo cards; each unique combination.
Progressive jackpots roll over if not won.
UK bingo clubs limited to 192 machines per hall.
In France, Loto variant uses 1-90 with 27 numbers per card.

Rules Interpretation

The bingo world is a surprisingly diverse and rule-bound ecosystem where the simple joy of marking numbers is governed by everything from strict statistical realities (like 52% of wins landing in the first 30 calls) to regional quirks (like free spaces and slang for 88), proving that whether it’s 75, 90, or 36 colored balls, the house always finds a way to maintain its edge while we shout “Two fat ladies!”

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