Bingo (U.S.) a valid bingo. Example: Winning pattern is 1 hard way bingo, a straight line without the free space. The minimum number of called numbers is five (four if each number is under "N") although it is not considered Breaking the Bubble or possible until one number in each column or four/five numbers in a single column have been called. Jumping the Gun – One who calls bingo before having a valid bingo. The most common situation is someone calling bingo using the next number in the screen before it has been called. Wild numbers – Many bingo halls will have
Bingo in the Philippines Bingo in the Philippines The game of bingo in the Philippines was introduced and spread by Christian missionaries and churches. Bingo were often played in "perias" (singular: "peria") held during fiestas held in the barrios. In modern-day Philippines, bingo is usually used for charity purposes and as a fundraising tool by religious organizations and other groups. The first nationwide e-linked bingo game using "hi-tech communication equipment and videoconferencing technology" was sponsored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on June 12, 2013 from the World Trade Center in Pasay City, known as "Shower of Millions Bingo" (the total cash