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Undoubtedly, bingo has remained one of the best games til date and even now continues to entertain its fans on the web and phone. It has paved its part from land to online, increasing its fan base and creating interesting stories, in the process. This being said, there are many bingo facts that have captured our eyes! Here are 6 of them, have a look and enjoy!

1. The highest bingo win made until today is £5.9 Million won by grandfather John Orchard.

2. Bingo is one of the top fundraiser for charities in the world.

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Bingo can be called as one of the simplest number based games. It is a game that is purely a game of chance as there is no definite way of predicting the numbers that might be drawn and called out. However, the game is very popular among youngsters and seniors alike for the entertainment that it provides and the opportunity to enjoy some precious time with friends and family. You can go on playing a game of bingo tirelessly at the nearest bingo hall and who knows even win some great prizes.

The History of Bingo

The game of bingo dates back to the 1500’s and seems to have originated in Italy. Earlier it was more of a lottery type game, but later its concept changed a bit. As the game became popular in other countries, it kept changing as per the region where it was played. It was perhaps in the 18^th century when it got its present status. It is now played as a game where you strike out numbers and letters and call out “Bingo” when a particular combination is complete.

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