06/18/2026
Did you know the origins of the modern game of Bingo date back to 1530 Italy? Bingo in America was introduced as a carnival game in the 1920s and later copyrighted in 1933. Once played with dried beans, it was referred to as “Beano”. Rumor has it that in the early 1900s, a woman was so excited to win, she inadvertently called out BINGO and the new name stuck. Today at Kettle Park, residents use poker chips or pennies to mark their cards. With the turnout we see for our weekly games, this tradition will continue to flourish for many more years to come!