The History of Bingo in Maryland

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The History of Bingo in Maryland
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Bingo is a popular game that originated in Italy in the early 1700s. It spread to France and Great Britain by the end of the century. In 1929, bingo came to North America when Edwin S. Lowe came across it in Atlanta. The game was called Beano at the time. A player accidentally called it Bingo instead of Bean. Bingo became popular in Maryland in mid-1940s and commercial bingos started to pop up.

There are special rules and regulations for playing bingo in Maryland. The game is only open to people aged 18 and over. You can only play at a licensed bingo hall or social club. There is a limit of $2 per card per game. If you win more than $600, you must fill out a W-2G form to claim your winnings.

The most popular Bingo game in Maryland is played with a deck of cards containing numbers from 1 to 75. There are also variations of the game that use different numbers and different rules. The prize money increases each time the games is won without a winner.

Bingo is simple to play and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The most popular version of bingo in the United States is 75-ball bingo.

Listen carefully when the numbers are called out and use a bingo dauber to mark the number. Get a "bingo buddy" to help you with marking the cards. Bingo is a popular game in Maryland.

Listen carefully when the numbers are called out and use a bingo dauber to mark your numbers. Get a "bingo buddy" to watch each other's cards and increase your chances of winning.