history of bingo

[ninikins]

all about the history of the game:
http://inventors.about.com/library/i...rs/blbingo.htm

[karenlyn]

Ohh, funny! So Bingo originally came from Italy. Who knew?

Great article, ninikins.

[hokeshel]

That is interesting. Bingo is a great game for families because almost any age can play and enjoy with any number of people. My kids and I play it, next time I will tell them the history. Thankx.

[rubybeetle]

Wow, I never wondered about the history of bingo, thanks for the information! This is one to repeat to people at bingo night.

[hoosierhunter]

My daughter asked me where Bingo came from. Now I know what to tell her. Thank you for the info.

[tater03]

Thank you for the information. Never knew that Bingo orginated in Italy. I also thought the fact that it used to be called Beano very interesting. That it was a mistake that we got the name we now know as Bingo. Thanks again.

[74simon]

I'd love to know more bout the early history of bingo in the UK, in the 1960s and 70s. It seemed to be a lot more elegant then. When I worked in my first club, I remember seeing a photo from 1972, when they had their first electronic RNG installed. The female mainstage caller wore a full length evening gown, with a big bouffant hairdo. Even when I worked there in the early 90s the manager used to wear a dinner jacket in the evenings. Those were the days...

[johnnyrocket7]

Its interesting isn't it? I found a similar article a few weeks ago . bingo history article. Who would've thought the Italians started it all?

[Green-Moo]

Originally Posted by 74simon

I'd love to know more bout the early history of bingo in the UK, in the 1960s and 70s. It seemed to be a lot more elegant then. When I worked in my first club, I remember seeing a photo from 1972, when they had their first electronic RNG installed. The female mainstage caller wore a full length evening gown, with a big bouffant hairdo. Even when I worked there in the early 90s the manager used to wear a dinner jacket in the evenings. Those were the days...

You know, I'd forgotton about that! But now you mention it I remember it being a lot more of an occassion when I went with an elderly friend years ago. I'm sure there's not many callers would welcome back the evening gown though!

[mollyL]

Evening dress for bingo! That must have been quite a sight. Still, I guess every thing's more casual today and I'm kind of OK about that. If I had to get dressed everyday with a girldle and false eyelashes and had to sleep on curlers, I would be a pretty unhappy person.