Bingo is a popular game across many religions and cultures. It is a relatively new game, thought to have originated in China, and has been played in various forms all over the world.
While there is no single answer to whether or not Bingo is a Catholic thing, it can be argued that it has Catholic roots.
The first mention of Bingo can be found in an 1891 book about gambling called The Gambling Excursion of Mr. George Fenton. In the book, Bingo is referenced as being played in a convent in Paris.
Bingo was likely introduced to France by the British, and quickly spread throughout Europe. While there are many different variations of Bingo, the basic game remains the same- players receive cards with numbers on them, and try to match them up with the numbers on the bingo card, which is displayed at the front of the room.
While it is unclear how Catholic Bingo actually is, it can be argued that it has religious roots. First and foremost, Bingo is a gambling game- and as such, has roots in many different religions. Secondly, as mentioned before, Bingo is based off of French versions of traditional games like Spades and Canasta.
These games originate from Catholic countries like France and Spain- both of which have strong Catholic roots. In conclusion, while there is no clear answer as to whether or not Bingo is a Catholic thing, it can be argued that it has religious roots and origins that date back to Catholic countries and games like Spades and Canasta.
