Bingo is a game that can be played in special bingo halls and recently – more and more often online. There is also electronic bingo, not to mention great number of varieties this game offers depending on the country where it is played. According to some people that like this game, the key to success lies in luck and superstition, while others seem to believe you can find a good bingo strategy that can make you rich in no time. However, in both cases you are required to know the bingo etiquette and some basic rules – and all the rest is up to you. This game because very popular in the US in the twentieth century, but is was played long before that – the first time it is mention dates back to the year 1530 when there was a state-run lottery that resembled the bingo game. The game was later picked up by the French and started to spread slowly to other countries and continents. The game involved the caller reaching for wooden chips placed inside a bag and picking them out. The first player what manages to score one row with numbers drawn (from 1 to 90) was declared the winner. Bingo became instantly popular in the US as social organizations and churches were very fast to realize its fundraising potential. These days all but 2 states offer bingo, and it is also legally offered by over 100 Native American reservations that make some money out of legalized gambling. Bingo games can be quite small and intended for a small club, or big – with bingo halls able to fit up to 2,000 players. Besides being a very fun game full of excitement bingo is said to be a wonderful way to socialize with like-minded people. People tend to be very friendly during bingo games, helping each other willingly in case there are any problems or lack of understanding. However, make sure you also learn some things before you come to a bingo hall – some players are very particular about the places they sit, so if you happened to occupy someone' seat and are asked to move – make sure you do it. In most cases an average bingo player is older than 45, although lately younger people took liking to this game as well as it's once again a new way of socializing. Bingo is fun for everyone – in spite of sex, occupation and age – and besides all the good stuff that has to do with socializing and sharing your thoughts and emotions it can make you rich – sometimes several million dollars richer than you are now.