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Rules of Bingo
| | | You can play bingo at the Bingo Halls located in your area. The rules of the game, the payouts and the many ways the game can be played may vary from place to place. You should be able to find a brochure at the hall you are at, with the rules of the game.
The players can buy a five by five grid card that has the five letters for B-I-N-G-O. In the card, the players will have numbers such as B-2 or O-68 (there are 75 numbers in American Bingo and 90 in UK Bingo and Australian Bingo) The game consist in complete a Bingo pattern. The pattern are: Five numbers in a row (Vertical, Horizontal or diagonal) But there are another types of pattern. (Players should check the brochure)
The Bingo card has twenty-four numbers and a blank space at the middle. The numbers are randomly printed at each card.
In the American version of Bingo the numbers for the B column are between one and fifteen, in the I column between sixteen and thirty, in the N column (which has the blank space) numbers between thirty one and forty five, in the G column, between forty six and sixty, and, finally, the O column, with numbers between sixty one and seventy five.
Players can choose from a large variety of cards, each one unique (because cards are never the same). Some brands print up to six thousand cards different from each other. There are others that print nine thousand cards. Some brands print a serial number on the cards, so the card with the Serial Nº 1636 will be always the same.
Common Rules
Since no two bingo halls operate exactly the same way, it`s a good idea to read the posted rules thoroughly before the session begins. Be sure to look for special handouts; any extra printed rules for the night supersede what is posted.
Whatever you do, don`t try to alter a bingo card! It`s not worth it, and no experienced bingo manager or caller will fall for it. Many, if not most, halls will be happy to make an example of anyone caught cheating, prosecuting to the full extent of the law. Play it safe by following the rules and being honest. Below are some common rules you may encounter:
- In most halls, players must be 18 years of age or older.
- Some halls prohibit alcoholic beverages, while others will sell beer along with soft drinks. Outside food and drinks are usually frowned upon, since most establishments want you to buy their hot dogs, chips, and soda.
- During special high-stakes games, management may prohibit players from entering and leaving the hall.
- Reserving specific cards may not be allowed.
- Typically, people are not allowed to sit and watch while friends or relatives play; each seated person may be required to have their own buy-in. Some halls may require seated players to have an attendance ticket in plain view while they play.
- If a player has bingo, it`s up to him or her to stop play before the next number is called by announcing "bingo!" loud enough for the caller to hear. It`s important to know that bingo must be claimed on the most-recent number called. If the caller has already started announcing the next ball, it`s too late to call bingo. Likewise, as soon as the caller closes the game and drops the balls for the next game, any missed bingos become invalid.
One practical point: Bring a photo ID in case you hit the big one. For large jackpots, players might have to produce a Social Security card as well and fill out earnings and tax reporting forms on the spot. Also, the hall may reserve the right to publicize winners or winning cards.
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