Bingo fundraiser to support new shooting range
A look at the 1,000-yard range being built at the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association property near Exit 55 on I-90. Some of the proceeds from the upcoming March Madness Bingo event will fund a cover for the shooters. (Photo provided)
The earliest forms of Bingo date back to 1530 in Italy which was played with beans and called Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.
The game quickly spread through Europe, gaining popularity and eventually came to North America where it was played at carnivals. The game was further popularized by Edwin S. Lowe, a toy merchandiser, who saw people eagerly playing the game called "Beano."
The origin of the name Bingo is unknown but may date to the mid-1920s where there are claims that one of Lowe's friends was so excited to have won that she yelled out "Bingo" instead of "Beano."
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