Bingo is an ancient game that has been played for centuries. It is believed that the game was first called benga, which means “to knock.
” Bingo may have originated in China. .
Bingo was officially recognized as a national game of Great Britain in 1907. The first American Bingo association was formed in 1909.
By 1914, there were more than 1,000 Bingo clubs in the United States. The first international bingo tournament was held in London in 1934.
Today, Bingo is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages and backgrounds. There are many different variations of the game, including American-style Bingo, British-style Bingo, French-style Bingo, Australian-style Bingo and Spanish-style Bingo.
Bingo is still considered an important part of British culture and heritage. In 2006, the UK government awarded the Queen Mother Award for Enterprise to the British Bingo Association for its contributions to the British economy.