GITNUXREPORT 2025

Bingo Statistics

Global bingo market valued at $10 billion, with 100 million+ players worldwide.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average spend per bingo player in the US is $245 annually

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80% of bingo players prefer social gaming experiences over competitive gambling

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The average duration of a bingo session is about 45 minutes

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The most popular day for bingo games is Wednesday, accounting for 40% of weekly revenue

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The most common bingo pattern is the 'coverall,' used in over 70% of games

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90% of bingo players find the game to be a fun social activity

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The most popular time for bingo games is in the evening, from 7-10 pm, accounting for 65% of weekly participation

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The bounce rate for online bingo websites is around 40%, indicating high engagement levels

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Bingo halls report that promotional giveaways increase attendance by around 25%

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The most common method of payment for online bingo is via credit/debit cards, used by 85% of players

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78% of bingo players feel that the game helps reduce stress and anxiety

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Over 70% of online bingo players participate in bonus or promotional offers regularly

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65% of bingo players prefer playing at small, local halls rather than large commercial venues

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Approximately 72% of bingo players in the United States are women

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The average age of bingo players is 54 years old

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Approximately 35% of bingo players also participate in charity bingo events

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Mobile devices account for 54% of online bingo game plays

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Nearly 60% of bingo players are between the ages of 50 and 70

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Over 80% of bingo players have a household income below $50,000

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The proportion of women to men playing bingo is roughly 4:1

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The average age of online bingo players is slightly younger, around 48 years old, compared to traditional hall players

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Approximately 20% of bingo players have won a prize larger than $1,000

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In some countries, bingo is played as a traditional cultural activity during festivals, such as in Italy and Spain

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The percentage of online bingo players who also participate in other forms of online gambling is 55%

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Over 50% of bingo players participate in loyalty or reward programs offered by online sites

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The largest percentage of bingo players spend less than $50 monthly on the game, approximately 65%

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Bingo is often used as a form of community engagement in rural areas, with over 60% of bingo halls located outside urban centers

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In Latin America, bingo is a popular social activity among older adults, especially during traditional festivals

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The average age of players at land-based bingo halls in Japan is 67, with a slight increase in participation among older populations

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The proportion of bingo players who are participating for fun rather than for gambling advantages is approximately 85%

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The average payout ratio for bingo halls is approximately 85%

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The average win per bingo game is approximately $30, with jackpots averaging $2,500

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The average Payout Ratio for online bingo platforms is around 87%

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The average payout rate of 87% in online bingo is higher than many other online gambling forms like sports betting or poker

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The global bingo market was valued at approximately $10 billion in 2022

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Over 100 million players participate in bingo games worldwide each year

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In the UK, there are over 1,500 licensed bingo halls

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The largest bingo jackpot ever won was $5.3 million, awarded in 2019 in the United States

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The number of active online bingo sites increased by 25% from 2021 to 2023

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The first bingo game was played in Italy in the 1530s

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The number of bingo licenses issued in the US increased by 7% in 2022

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The global online bingo market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2030

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The use of digital marketing for bingo hall promotions has increased by 30% over the last two years

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Bingo-related social media groups have grown by 50% in the past 12 months

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The first online bingo site launched in 1996, making it one of the earliest forms of online gambling

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The average number of players per bingo hall is about 60

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In Australia, the bingo industry contributes approximately $1 billion annually to the economy

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The number of multi-player bingo games played simultaneously has increased by 20% in the last year

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Bingo is often used as a fundraising activity, with over 50% of bingo halls in the US hosting charity events regularly

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The largest online bingo site has over 500,000 active monthly users

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The use of virtual reality bingo is in experimental stages but has seen a 15% interest increase among gamers in 2023

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The most common bingo card size is 5x5, used in over 90% of digital and physical games

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The number of bingo players who participate regularly has increased by approximately 10% annually from 2018 to 2023

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The first U.S. state to legalize electronic bingo was Florida in 2010

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The average number of tickets sold per bingo session is approximately 150

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In the USA, about 15 states have explicitly legalized online bingo

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In 2023, mobile bingo apps saw a 40% increase in downloads compared to the previous year

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The number of licensed bingo operators in Europe exceeded 300 in 2022

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The use of themed or branded bingo cards increased by 22% in 2023, driven by tie-ins with movies and TV shows

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Over the past five years, the number of bingo-related online searches increased by 35%, indicating growing interest

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The fastest-growing segment in the bingo industry is digital-only games, with a CAGR of 12% from 2021 to 2023

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Online bingo revenue accounted for 65% of total bingo sales in 2023

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Key Highlights

The global bingo market was valued at approximately $10 billion in 2022
Over 100 million players participate in bingo games worldwide each year
Approximately 72% of bingo players in the United States are women
The average age of bingo players is 54 years old
Online bingo revenue accounted for 65% of total bingo sales in 2023
In the UK, there are over 1,500 licensed bingo halls
The largest bingo jackpot ever won was $5.3 million, awarded in 2019 in the United States
Approximately 35% of bingo players also participate in charity bingo events
The average spend per bingo player in the US is $245 annually
Mobile devices account for 54% of online bingo game plays
The number of active online bingo sites increased by 25% from 2021 to 2023
80% of bingo players prefer social gaming experiences over competitive gambling
The average duration of a bingo session is about 45 minutes

Bingo, a game with roots dating back to 1530s Italy that now generates a staggering $10 billion global industry, continues to evolve as over 100 million players worldwide embrace its social, charitable, and digital innovations.

Consumer Preferences and Behavior

The average spend per bingo player in the US is $245 annually
80% of bingo players prefer social gaming experiences over competitive gambling
The average duration of a bingo session is about 45 minutes
The most popular day for bingo games is Wednesday, accounting for 40% of weekly revenue
The most common bingo pattern is the 'coverall,' used in over 70% of games
90% of bingo players find the game to be a fun social activity
The most popular time for bingo games is in the evening, from 7-10 pm, accounting for 65% of weekly participation
The bounce rate for online bingo websites is around 40%, indicating high engagement levels
Bingo halls report that promotional giveaways increase attendance by around 25%
The most common method of payment for online bingo is via credit/debit cards, used by 85% of players
78% of bingo players feel that the game helps reduce stress and anxiety
Over 70% of online bingo players participate in bonus or promotional offers regularly
65% of bingo players prefer playing at small, local halls rather than large commercial venues

Consumer Preferences and Behavior Interpretation

Bingo fans shell out an average of $245 a year for social fun, with 80% preferring friendly camaraderie over high-stakes gambling, mostly in the evenings on Wednesdays—especially when free giveaways boost attendance by 25%, all while enjoying quick, 45-minute sessions centered around 'coverall' patterns, revealing that for most players, it's less about winning and more about bonding and stress relief in cozy local halls.

Demographics and Player Profiles

Approximately 72% of bingo players in the United States are women
The average age of bingo players is 54 years old
Approximately 35% of bingo players also participate in charity bingo events
Mobile devices account for 54% of online bingo game plays
Nearly 60% of bingo players are between the ages of 50 and 70
Over 80% of bingo players have a household income below $50,000
The proportion of women to men playing bingo is roughly 4:1
The average age of online bingo players is slightly younger, around 48 years old, compared to traditional hall players
Approximately 20% of bingo players have won a prize larger than $1,000
In some countries, bingo is played as a traditional cultural activity during festivals, such as in Italy and Spain
The percentage of online bingo players who also participate in other forms of online gambling is 55%
Over 50% of bingo players participate in loyalty or reward programs offered by online sites
The largest percentage of bingo players spend less than $50 monthly on the game, approximately 65%
Bingo is often used as a form of community engagement in rural areas, with over 60% of bingo halls located outside urban centers
In Latin America, bingo is a popular social activity among older adults, especially during traditional festivals
The average age of players at land-based bingo halls in Japan is 67, with a slight increase in participation among older populations
The proportion of bingo players who are participating for fun rather than for gambling advantages is approximately 85%

Demographics and Player Profiles Interpretation

Bingo’s enduring charm across generations and borders, predominantly enjoyed by women over 50 with modest incomes for social fun rather than fortune, shows that sometimes the most meaningful prizes are community and nostalgia, especially in the age of digital gambling and global festivals.

Financial Performance and Industry Insights

The average payout ratio for bingo halls is approximately 85%
The average win per bingo game is approximately $30, with jackpots averaging $2,500
The average Payout Ratio for online bingo platforms is around 87%
The average payout rate of 87% in online bingo is higher than many other online gambling forms like sports betting or poker

Financial Performance and Industry Insights Interpretation

While both land-based and online bingo boast impressive payout ratios—around 85-87%—the real jackpot lies in online platforms where the higher average payout rate suggests players are more likely to walk away smiling, even if the grand prize remains a $2,500 dream.

Market Size and Growth Trends

The global bingo market was valued at approximately $10 billion in 2022
Over 100 million players participate in bingo games worldwide each year
In the UK, there are over 1,500 licensed bingo halls
The largest bingo jackpot ever won was $5.3 million, awarded in 2019 in the United States
The number of active online bingo sites increased by 25% from 2021 to 2023
The first bingo game was played in Italy in the 1530s
The number of bingo licenses issued in the US increased by 7% in 2022
The global online bingo market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2030
The use of digital marketing for bingo hall promotions has increased by 30% over the last two years
Bingo-related social media groups have grown by 50% in the past 12 months
The first online bingo site launched in 1996, making it one of the earliest forms of online gambling
The average number of players per bingo hall is about 60
In Australia, the bingo industry contributes approximately $1 billion annually to the economy
The number of multi-player bingo games played simultaneously has increased by 20% in the last year
Bingo is often used as a fundraising activity, with over 50% of bingo halls in the US hosting charity events regularly
The largest online bingo site has over 500,000 active monthly users
The use of virtual reality bingo is in experimental stages but has seen a 15% interest increase among gamers in 2023
The most common bingo card size is 5x5, used in over 90% of digital and physical games
The number of bingo players who participate regularly has increased by approximately 10% annually from 2018 to 2023
The first U.S. state to legalize electronic bingo was Florida in 2010
The average number of tickets sold per bingo session is approximately 150
In the USA, about 15 states have explicitly legalized online bingo
In 2023, mobile bingo apps saw a 40% increase in downloads compared to the previous year
The number of licensed bingo operators in Europe exceeded 300 in 2022
The use of themed or branded bingo cards increased by 22% in 2023, driven by tie-ins with movies and TV shows
Over the past five years, the number of bingo-related online searches increased by 35%, indicating growing interest
The fastest-growing segment in the bingo industry is digital-only games, with a CAGR of 12% from 2021 to 2023

Market Size and Growth Trends Interpretation

With a global market valued at $10 billion and over 100 million players, bingo has evolved from its Italian roots in the 1530s to a powerhouse blending tradition and innovation, with digital and social media trends fueling its continued growth—proving that whether in halls or on apps, the game’s capacity to bring people together (and pockets) together remains unchanged.

Online vs Land-Based Bingo

Online bingo revenue accounted for 65% of total bingo sales in 2023

Online vs Land-Based Bingo Interpretation

With online bingo commanding nearly two-thirds of the market share in 2023, it’s clear that digital lingo has become the kingpin of our bingo halls—proof that the virtual caller has silenced the traditional drum.