In the United States, Bingo is played with cards numbered from 1 to 52. Bingo games typically have between 26 and 48 cards, but some variations have up to 96 cards. The game is played with players either all using the same numbers or mixing different numbers.
Bingo balls are typically small, round, and made of plastic. There are many variations of Bingo played in different parts of the world, but the rules are essentially the same.
There are an estimated 175 million people playing Bingo in the United States. In 2016, the industry generated revenues of US$2.5 billion.
The majority of players (approximately two-thirds) are over 50 years old. The average player spends about US$25 per week on Bingo tickets and prizes.
The number of slots in a bingo game varies depending on the specific game being played, but there typically are between 20 and 30 slots per game.
