Online Bingo History
Even though it is one of the most popular online games, online bingo history is fairly new and this came as a surprise to my niece who thinks that computers were around for ages. Well I had to explain to her that both online bingo and computers were not as ancient as she thinks they are. Online bingo became popular only after people started using computers in their work stations and homes. But when it comes to the history of bingo, it dated back as far as the 16 century.
Originating from an Italian lottery game called Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italy, bingo crossed borders and stepped into France with a new name Le Lotto and it amused the French aristocrats. The 19th century version of bingo is the version we know today. The Germans of the 19th century used bingo to teach children how to multiply, to spell and some even say to teach history.
Bingo was represented with yet another name when it reached European soil. Since beans were used to mark the numbers when they were called the game was called Beano. And players shouted “Beano” instead of “Bingo” whenever they completed a full line. And finally this game gained its current name in America where it was christened Bingo.
Online bingo sites were available in the UK only from 2003 and there was no stopping this simple game that is loved by all. Bingo has come a long way but it is definitely here to stay as the ladies share a special love for online bingo games. Do you know that 70% of bingo players are women? No wonder my grandmother and my niece like the game.