Bingo is one of the oldest games of chance in the world. Earlier, it was played in Italy as a form of lottery, and the lottery system which gave rise to bingo is still been played every week.

The game of Bingo has spread to several countries. The game, Bingo first went to France, where it was accepted by the elite, and then later it passed on to Germany. In Germany, bingo was used for a more practical purpose of teaching arithmetic and language skills to children. Hence, it was played as a game for time pass and also for educating or teaching purpose.

Bingo had spread in Europe thoroughly by the 1800s, and it first came to the United States in the 1900s. The players are fascinated by the thrilling nature of bingo. Bingo spread rapidly and became both an exciting pastime and a fundraiser used by schools and charitable organizations.

It is very easy to play bingo. There is nothing complicated in learning the game of bingo. The game of bingo can be learned in a just a few minutes, and it is different from the other casino games as bingo is easy to follow. The game Bingo has been proved to be a fundraiser for many organizations, not just because it is profitable and brings in money but also because it is practically played everywhere and anywhere.

There are requirements of very limited essentialities to start a game of bingo. The requirements are a set of bingo cards, plenty of bingo markers and the bingo cage which holds the numbered balls.

Everyone knows regarding the traditional bingo cards. Bingo cards are those with its 24 numbered spaces and the free space. Apart from these 24 numbered spaces and the free space cards there are also a number of specialty bingo cards that are available in the market. These specialty bingo cards are usually utilized for educational purposes. These specialty cards are used to teach children math and science. A few bingo cards available in the market are designed especially for young children, which have pictures of animals on them, and these bingo cards are usually used to teach words and language skills to children.

Every player has his or her own favorite bingo cards, and it is a common sight to see the players eagerly searching through the cards looking out for their best numbers and favorite cards. Similar to any other game Bingo too has a strategy to be followed for playing. It is essential for every player to develop his or her own playing strategies.

Bingo can be played while travelling, over your mobile, online. It can be played anytime and anywhere.

By Jack Jermey
Bingo Affiliate Program