Send us a text It was time for South Point's incredible $2 Million Dollar Extravaganza. This event lives up to its name in every way. The energy was huge, the bingo was nonstop and I got to celebrate my birthday early, surrounded by players dressed up in hilarious Halloween costumes. The celebration continued down in San Diego with a first-time visit to play bingo at the Sycuan Casino. It was the perfect spot to wrap up the weekend. Learn more about both stops in this episode.

Send us a text Over the years, I've had the opportunity to chat with several other hardcore bingo players. In this week's episode my guest is someone very special to me, MamaGuam. She is one of the first bingo influencers I met when I started on TikTok. I've always admired her energy her positivity, and her genuine love for the game. She represents what this community is all about - connection, laughter, and a shared passion for bingo.

Send us a text Well, the balls are rolling, the daubers are ready, and the jackpots are calling your name. So let's talk about some of the upcoming high-stake bingo events happening across the country. And since spooky season is here, we'll also chat a little about Halloween-themed bingo events you won't want to miss. Think costumes, cash prizes, and maybe a few tricks mixed in with those treats.

Send us a text Running a successful bingo hall isn't just about calling numbers and handing out prizes. It's about creating an entire experience that keeps players coming back. Across the country, bingo halls must use a variety of strategies to stay alive and competitive. Everything from discounts for first-timers to promoting on publications like the Bingo Bugle. Long-lasting success doesn't come easy.

Send us a text Years ago, one of the aspects of several episodes was the inclusion of some bingo lingo. With new people starting to play bingo everyday, this seems to be good time to revisit some of that language. From classic calls to local phrases, let's break down some of terms you'll hear when the numbers start rolling.

Send us a text After being deeply engrossed in the bingo community for several years, something seem to be changing. In particular, the people that could be depended upon to be present, be it in bingo halls or on TikTok. Lately, there seems to a bit of an exodus for both. So that brings up the question, "is there such a thing as bingo burnout, or does something else account for these absences?"

Send us a text Whether you’re a seasoned player or just bingo-curious, you’re about to hear firsthand why the game is more than numbers on a card. Our guest, Leeza, is a bingo influencer known as @bingomommy4ever on TikTok and she’s a true lover of the game. From the thrill of yelling bingo to the comfort of bingo being her “happy place.” Located in California, she’s also a bit of a road warrior, traveling from halls up and down the state. She’s tested her luck in countless games and has the ...

Send us a text Everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it's changing the world. Jumping on the bandwagon, I asked ChatGPT to put together some interesting and fun facts about bingo. Find out what it came up with in this episode.

Send us a text One of the best things about bingo is the people you meet. Whether it's at your local bingo hall, a bingo tournament or from watching them on your favorite live streaming channel. Included in that mix is KingTupu. Proud to be a strong Pacific Islander representative, we get to learn more about his bingo journey in this episode.

Send us a text Just like any community, there are a variety of personalities to content with within the bingo arena. Ultimately, we all need to get along, but this episode touches on some of the issues that can create a conflict among players.

Running a bingo hall is no small task. Week after week, while bingo players are praying they get to yell bingo, there's a manager making sure everything runs smoothly. At Bell-Jeff Bingo in Burbank, California that person is Ruben Alvara. In a few weeks he and his team will celebrate the location's anniversary. In the meantime, he was kind enough to chat about some of things it's taken to get to this milestone.

In addition to playing bingo on a regular basis, there are also special events occurring throughout the year. In July alone, there are some notable ones happening. Included among them is one at the Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut, as well as Winners in Stockton and South Point in Las Vegas. Checkout details about those and others in this episode.

One of the first places I played bingo when I moved to California, was the Morongo Hotel and Casino out at Cabazon. As much as I enjoyed it, I hadn't been there in awhile since there are so many other places closer to me where I can play. Nonetheless, It was nice to revisit it recently. And for better or worse, the lack of pulltabs definitely makes a difference.

Is it just me or has the cost of playing bingo on your average cruise ship (as opposed to Bingo Cruises), gotten out of control? Especially since the amount of actual games being played is minimal. That's one of things on my mind. The other is, where are all the bingo players I typically see going? Are they burning out?

Over the years, I've attended several bingo events. It quickly becomes clear that you have to go to them with the mindset that it's about the experience and not about winning. I'd gone to Southpoint's Extravaganza roughly six times before I finally won, splitting $25K. Which just goes to prove, if you hang in there, your day will come. That was the case for my third trip to Texas for the 2025 Bingo Palooza.

Just when you think you've heard it all, you find out IKEA is hosting free bingo events. Yes, bingo is branching out to atypical locations across the country, and this change isn't limited to the US or to department stores. Check out some of the new ways and places people are discovering to play bingo.

Win, lose or draw, playing bingo is always a good time. The fun can be amplified when bingo halls or casinos host special events. With several happening throughout the year, this episode covers three that I was able to attend recently. They were Winners Stockton, Bosco Tech and South Point's 2 million-dollar extravaganza. The trifecta of Food, Friends and Fun!

These days playing bingo involves more than just paper and a dauber. Now you have to deal with strips as well as a variety of pull tabs, including all plays, instants and horse races. In an effort to keep it organized, the bingo caddy was created by long-time bingo player Bobbie Fortier. Check out how it all started and where it's going.

Sometimes there's just so much going on in the world of bingo that you forget to mention some notable events. A couple of those that were missed last time have been included in this episode. There are also a few little bingo related issues being chatted about. There's always something.

Talk about your win-win situation. Not only are the holidays approaching, so are several exciting bingo events. Included among them are AJ's San Antonio Roundup, Foxwood's Oktoberfest High Stakes and Southpoint's Two Million Dollar Extravaganza. Check out this episode to get details for these, as well as other upcoming bingo events.