Date
Friday
Jun
27

June 27

National Bingo Day

Ready to get lucky? Celebrate National Bingo Day with your friends and family for a fun night of prizes, snacks, and laughs!

Yearly Date
June 27
Type
Day
Category
Fun

Introduction

Get ready to mark your calendar for National Bingo Day on June 27! This day has been around since the early 1920s and has become a popular game all over the world. Not only is it an entertaining way to pass time, but it also offers players a chance to win prizes or even money. It's definitely something that should be celebrated every year!

National Bingo Day Timeline

1920s
Bingo Originating in Italy
The game, originally known as 'Beano', derived from the Italian lottery game 'Lo Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia'.
1930s
Bingo Spreads to America
New York salesman Edwin S. Lowe helped popularize the game and renamed it 'Bingo' in America.
1968
UK Bingo Act
The UK passes the Gaming Act, legitimizing Bingo as a form of gambling and creating a regulatory board to oversee the game.
1980s
Bingo Goes Electronic
Technological advancements lead to the creation of electronically aided bingo games, making the game more accessible to various audiences.
2019
National Bingo Day GPWA
The GPWA (Gambling Portal Webmasters Association) pushes to popularize National Bingo Day with a significant marketing campaign.
2020
Bingo Day Goes Virtual
In light of COVID-19 restrictions, bingo enthusiasts celebrate National Bingo Day virtually, with online bingo games skyrocketing in popularity.

How to Celebrate National Bingo Day

1

Host a Bingo night

Invite your friends over for a night of fun and Bingo! Purchase or make your own Bingo cards, create prizes for the winners, and have a great time.

2

Play online Bingo

Grab your laptop and join an online Bingo game! Play in virtual rooms with others from around the world or enjoy a solo game.

3

Go to a bingo hall

For those looking for a more traditional experience, visit your local bingo hall. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and of course, bingo!

4

Bake some bingo cookies

Celebrating National Bingo Day is even sweeter with some homemade bingo cookies! Bake them with numbers or letters and enjoy with friends and family.

5

Have a Bingo tournament

Gather up your friends and family and host a Bingo tournament. Make sure you have prizes for the winner, as well as something fun for the losers.

Why We Love National Bingo Day

A

Bingo is fun and social

Bingo is an easy game to learn and is perfect for getting a big group of people together. It's an excellent way to spend quality time with friends and family, while enjoying some friendly competition and trying to win the jackpot!

B

Bingo is affordable

You can usually find the supplies you need for bingo at most local stores, meaning that it won't break your budget to join in on the fun. Plus, if you're playing with a large group, the cost of entry can be split amongst everyone so nobody has to pay too much.

C

Bingo is educational

Not only is bingo an enjoyable game, but it also serves as education for kids (and adults). Players are exposed to numbers, colors and shapes while learning valuable math skills like pattern recognition and addition. Plus, it's an excellent way to help little ones gain confidence in counting and memorization!

National Bingo Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 26
Monday
2024
Jun 26
Wednesday
2025
Jun 26
Thursday
2026
Jun 26
Friday
2027
Jun 26
Saturday