The origin of the bingo game is not exactly known, some versions say that the history of Bingo originated in Roman times. At this time were playing a game that was to be completing a wooden board with symbols and figures as they were dodging the various symbols and figures.

Another version states that bingo as we know it today, was born in Italy in the sixteenth century and was called The Giocco Lotto d'Italia, was a type of lottery. In late 1770 the game was introduced from Italy to France where he became known as "Le Lotto". In France alone was a game for the aristocracy. The bingo game was a great expansion throughout Europe during the eighteenth century.

In Germany in 1800, the bingo game was an educational character, was played in schools, children learned how to spell words, history and math while having fun playing bingo.

Bingo came to America in 1929, first played in Atlanta, and was known by the name of "Beano". In 1930 a toy manufacturer in New York called Edwind S. Lowe renamed the game as "Bingo" after someone accidentally shouted "Bingo" instead of "Beano".

In 1934 he began playing bingo in churches to raise funds, from the moment the bingo game became popular.

Today, bingo has a huge following. There are a number of bingo halls around the world. Moreover, Internet offers us the opportunity to play bingo online at home. Visit our section of online bingo halls and bingo fun playing from your computer.