West Virginia
What is a bingo hall?
A bingo hall is anywhere that you can play a game of bingo! That can include commercial bingo halls, but also venues for charity bingo games, like places of worship, fire stations, schools, fraternal organizations, or anywhere else for that matter! In WV, all bingo must be for charity, but some bingo halls are permanent, whereas others just rent or borrow a space for their games. Bingo halls may all be different from one another, but inside, they will be set up mostly the same for a game of bingo. There will be somewhere at the front for the bingo caller, as well as tables and chairs for the players. Players will be able to buy their bingo cards and then get ready for some bingo fun! Bingo halls may vary, but the game of bingo is always lots of fun!
How does a game of bingo work?
Bingo is a game that is played all over the world, but how do you play? It might look complicated, but bingo is actually quite simple once you know the basics. The most popular variant played in the USA is 75-ball bingo. For 75-ball bingo, players get a 5x5 grid full of numbers between 1 and 75, with a blank space in the middle. There will be a winning 'pattern' of boxes that the players need to mark to win- it could be a line, a full house, or even a shape like an arrow. Double check what pattern you are trying to match before the game begins! During the bingo game, everyone will be silent so that all the players can hear the caller. The caller will draw and announce the numbers, and the players will daub the numbers on their cards if they have them. The first player to daub all the boxes to match the winning pattern must quickly shout BINGO! This is to stop the game and claim their prize.
How do I choose a bingo hall to visit in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, bingo is legal if sponsored by a charitable organization. Because of this, bingo games are common, and are a popular way to raise money for a great cause! Picking a bingo hall to go visit may seem like a daunting task, but don't worry- BingoPort is here to make it easy! The first step to choosing a bingo hall is to consider location. It's annoying to find a bingo hall you like only to realise it's in California, not West Virginia! On this page you'll be able to choose your nearest town and see all of the bingo halls nearest to you. Once you're able to see your nearest bingo halls, you can decide which to visit! See where they are located, what times they open, and other useful info, all within the BingoPort listing for each hall. You can get a feel for the vibe of each venue, helping you pick out a favourite. You can even decide to visit more than one hall- the possibilities for fun are endless!
How do I know which bingo halls are good?
Every bingo player will have a different thing in mind when they picture their ideal bingo hall. The trick is to find a hall that matches your criteria for a great bingo experience! Do you like a big, crazy hall with lots of energy, or do you prefer a small, quieter game? Is there a particular charity you'd love to support? Once you can see all the venues where you can play bingo in West Virginia, you can browse the BingoPort listings to get a feel for each site. This should help you know which bingo halls will be right for you. There are plenty of amenities that halls might offer; which ones would you like your hall to have? Parking, food, free entry, and more might be on the table, so be sure to check what each hall offers.
Can I Gamble in West Virginia?
West Virginia allows several forms of gambling to proceed legally within the state. There are a few casinos in West Virginia, and they are home to slot games and casino tables offering games like poker, roulette, and blackjack. Bars and fraternal organizations in WV are also allowed to have lottery machines. Racing (and betting on racing) is allowed in West Virginia, and the state is one of the few that has dog track racing as well as horses. Bingo and lottery games are legal, if they are run or sponsored by a charitable organization, so charity bingo games are a popular way of raising money for a good cause in West Virginia. There is also a state lottery.
Interesting Facts
- West Virginia is called the Mountain State, and it is the only state to completely reside within the Appalachian Mountains.
- Cecil Underwood is both West Virginia's youngest governor... and its oldest! He held the position at the age of 34, and then again forty years later at the age of 74.
- Tourism is the leading industry in WV, having overtaken coal.
- West Virginia was created by the proclamation of President Lincoln, the only state to be given sovereignty in this way.
- Golden Delicious apples originated in West Virginia; they were first noted in 1775.