The Bingo Association of America (BAA) announced that December will be Bingo Month in 2017. The BAA is a nonprofit organization that promotes and defends the interests of the gaming industry.
Their stated goal is to “promote social and recreational activities, including bingo, through education and public policy.”.
The popularity of bingo can be traced back to pre-colonial times in Africa. By the 1800s, bingo was popular in Europe. The United States began to see a rise in bingo popularity in the early 1900s. There are many theories as to why December became Bingo Month.
One theory is that it is because it is the month before Christmas. Another theory is that it is because it is the month before Lent, which is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the world.
Whatever the reason, December has become Bingo Month in much of the world. The BAA hopes that by promoting this month as Bingo Month, they can help increase interest in this fun and social activity throughout the year.
