One thing that separates the game of Bingo from so many other forms of gambling is its significant role in fundraising and its support of charitable organizations. Bingo has become one of the world's most reliable forms of charity fundraising and helps thousands of worthy causes around the world. Institutions ranging from non-profit organizations to sporting associations, to schools and churches and theatre groups (and many more), have all come to rely on bingo for monetary support and fundraising. Each year, millions of dollars are raised by bingo and are contributed to local causes on behalf of bingo halls.
Often, large theatre groups will put on bingo fundraisers to raise money to produce a show. And sometimes they have a celebrity bingo caller too! The likes of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and even Robbie Williams have been spotted at bingo charity functions. And some of these bingo fundraisers aren't cheap, either. The entrance fee for the benefit plus one bingo card can cost about £50, and any additional bingo cards could cost you £25 each. But if it's for a worthy cause, I'd pay that to play bingo alongside a celebrity!
In addition to playing such an important role in community causes, Bingo's short learning curve and game play style is well suited for people of all ages. This is especially important for fundraising activities, as there is a very low cost to produce and run a bingo game. In addition to helping many worthwhile local causes, bingo halls employ thousands of people worldwide, including Bingo Callers, Bingo Spotters and Bingo Cashiers.
So next time you see a local bingo game being played for the benefit of a worthwhile cause, stop in and play a few cards. Who knows, you just might win a jackpot!