Bingo: Facts and Figures

We have compiled a list of some interesting facts from the world of Bingo. Mr. Bingo Lover suggests you to could use these remarkable facts to amaze your friends with your knowledge! Or, why not show off your knowledge in the chat box of an internet bingo game.

• Bingo was first played in Italy sometime during the 16th century.
  
• In a poll to decide what should be Belgium's national pasttime, Bingo came a close second.
  
• 'Housie' is the name for bingo in Australia and New Zealand.
  
• 80% female, 20% male is the current ratio of online bingo players.
  
• The American variant of bingo, originally known as 'Beano', is the game we know and love today. The name change came about following a player in Atlanta mistakingly shouting Bingo.
  
• 3 million people currently play bingo in the UK.
  
• Around 6% of players have won a game of bingo at some point in their lives.
• Surveys suggest that the majority of bingo players play for social, rather than financial, reasons.
• 698 bingo clubs exist in the UK at the time of writing.