Online bingo vs the bingo hall
Online bingo is a form of bingo that has been played since the 1500s.
Bingo is thought to have been played in Italy in the 16th century. It became popular in France and Great Britain by the 18th Century. The formats of the different countries differed slightly. Modern bingo cards were patented to US salesman Edwin S Lowe in 1942. In 1961, the Betting and Gaming Act was introduced.
Bingo halls are becoming more popular in the UK. They are social places where people gather to play bingo. The buzzy atmosphere is enhanced by the bingo caller shouting out the classic rhymes and phrases for the numbers.
Online bingo is similar to bingos, but you're playing in a virtual room. It's more accessible as you don't have to leave the house to join in. There are different ways to access online binging sites, either on mobile sites and apps or through a desktop.