How To Play Bingo
WHAT TO EXPECT
There’s never a dull moment at Delta Bingo & Gaming! Come in and experience our wide array of entertainment, food and drink options. We offer the traditional Bingo experience that you know and love, and much, much more!
WHAT TO BRING
- Be sure to bring cash, credit or a debit card with you. We have ATMs on-site for your convenience.
- 2 pieces of I.D. (must be 18 years of age or older)
- A dabber to mark your Bingo cards – new players will receive a free dabber on their first visit!
COST
The cost to play Bingo can be as little as $20, but will likely vary based on your Bingo experience. In most cases, additional cards and ‘specials’ can be purchased. Prices vary per location, day, and session. For an accurate breakdown of pricing per location, visit the ‘pricing and programs tab of the location page. Vegas-style gaming machines range from $.50 cents to $2 per play.
HOW TO PLAY BINGO
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled Bingo start time.
- Working with a Delta CSR, determine what playing style is best for you – paper Bingo, digital Bingo* or a combination.
- The Caller on the stage will begin announcing Bingo numbers – these will also be displayed on the TV screens. The goal is to dab the numbers on your card as they are called to complete the required pattern for that game.
- Game patterns are announced by the caller, displayed on the screen, and the program sheet.
- Each session lasts roughly 2 hours and includes an intermission.
Be sure to let one of our team members know that you are new, and they will be happy to help you through the process!
MORE THAN JUST BINGO!
Both Delta Bingo & Gaming MD locations has over 100+ Vegas-style gaming machines. Come in anytime for a chance to win big! Thousands of dollars are awarded daily.
How Do I Play Bingo?
Your goal is to complete the designated pattern in order to win the associated prize. As a player, your goal is to dab the numbers on your card as they are announced by the caller in order to complete the required game pattern. Game patterns are announced by the caller, displayed on the TV screens, and on the program sheet provided. If you complete the required pattern, be sure to yell ‘BINGO’ loudly so the caller can stop the game and verify your bingo.
Playing styles: There are multiple playing styles to suit your preferences. Players have the choice to play paper bingo, digital bingo or a combination of both.
- Paper Bingo: When playing on paper, you will use a dabber to mark the announced numbers that match your card. You will decide how many cards you want to play with based on your comfort level. The more cards you play, the faster your dabbing skills will need to be! We recommend beginners start with a 2-strip package (6 cards per game). You’ll notice experienced players dabbing 12 strips at a time or more!
- Digital Bingo: This is a completely electronic form of playing. A computer called a ‘Gecko’ plays electronic Bingo cards for you and will issue a notification if you have a bingo.
- Combination: This uses both paper and electronic cards to play.
Be sure to let us know when you arrive if you are a new player. Our customer service team is always available to support you and answer any questions you may have.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost to play Bingo can be as little as $20! Prices vary per location, day, and session. Additional costs are based on the number of cards added once you become a more experienced player and if you’d like to play ‘specials.’ For an accurate breakdown of pricing per location, visit the ‘pricing and programs’ tab on your Delta Bingo & Gaming Laurel or Waysons (Lothian) location
How Long Does It Take To Play?
Most Bingo Sessions last 2-3 hours with a 15 minute intermission in the middle.
Will I Need An ID?
Yes. Everyone who enters the gaming centre must be 18 years of age or older and have government-issued photo identification. For wins of $10,000 or more, a second piece of ID is required with your primary photo ID to claim your prize. This second piece of ID is to confirm your name and can be a debit/credit card or student card.
What Time Should I Arrive for Bingo?
Plan to arrive at least 20-30 minutes earlier than the scheduled start time. This will ensure you have enough time to buy your cards, find a seat and get ready for some fun! Select Delta Bingo & Gaming Laurel Or Waysons (Lothian, MD) for specific times.
What Forms Of Payments Do You Take?
Cash Only. We also have several ATMs available at each location.
NOTICE: A cash advance fee may apply when paying credit card and is determined solely by your card provider. Credit card purchases may accrue interest from the date of purchase. Delta Bingo & Gaming is not liable for any cash advance fees or interest charges that may result from credit card purchases. Use of credit card is at the purchaser’s discretion.
What Is A Special?
In addition to your Bingo booklet (which contains your bingo cards for each game throughout the session), a special is a separate strip of Bingo cards that you can purchase for specific games played throughout the session. If you do not buy the specials, you will not be dabbing while those games are played. Specials generally have a higher prize amount available to be won.
What Are "Balls" Tickets?
These are “break-open tickets” that are sold separately on the gaming floor for $1 per ticket.
Objective: The objective is to get a ticket with all matching symbols for an instant cash prize, or to get a ticket with three bingo numbers on them, to be played during that bingo session for a chance to win a set prize and a progressive jackpot. Tickets with mismatched symbols are considered losing tickets and can be discarded.
Tickets with bingo numbers on them are to be played during that bingo session. If a number called during the specified session in on the balls ticket, player is to use their dabber to mark that number. A $200 guaranteed prize is paid to the first person to dab the 3 bingo ball numbers on their ticket. The last ball call must be a number on your ticket. If a player dabs each number on the ticket, they yell “BALLS!”. Once the ticket is validated as a winning one, the winner must pick a number from 1 to 10 for a chance at winning the progressive prize.
Some locations may have different renditions of the balls tickets with names such as “Maniac Balls” and “Double Action Balls”. There will be some differences with how these balls tickets are played. Be sure to ask a staff member to explain the difference to you.
What Does It Mean When A Pattern Is Called "HARDAWAY"?
Can I Share My Bingo Cards?
No. All purchases made by a player are for the player only. You cannot share cards.
What Do I Do When I Get A Patter Required On A Card?
Raise your hand, and ensure you yell ‘BINGO’ loud enough for the caller to hear you so that the game stops. One of our customer service representatives will then come over to verify your winning card with the caller, and if verified, you will be paid the prize according to the game. In the case of multiple winners, the prize will be divided evenly.
What Is A Designated/Ordinal Number?
There are a total of 75 numbers in the bingo machine. The ‘designated number’ or ‘ordinal’ is the maximum number of balls that can be called for someone to win the bingo prize. For example, if the designated number for a game is 50, you must get the bingo in the first 50 numbers called to win the big prize. If you get a bingo when 51 numbers or more are called, you receive the smaller prize known as a ‘consolation’ prize. Designated numbers and consolation prizes are constantly changing for each game. You can find these numbers on the jackpots page of our website and in each centre on the jackpot board. Designated numbers are usually included for the ‘Super Jackpot’ and ‘Progressive’ games.
Is Digital Bingo More Expensive than Paper Bingo?
This will vary across Delta locations. Most often, the cost to play paper or digital will be similar.
How Many Cards Can You Play?
Playing digital bingo, you can play up to 72 faces per game. On paper, you can play as many cards as you can manually dab.
Is The Price To Play The Same Everyday?
No. Bingo prices vary based on what day, location, and session time you’d like to play. However, ‘specials’ are always the same price.