Today in 1929, the game of bingo was invented by Edwin S. Lowe. Here are some more facts about the popular game:FACT: The first North American bingo game was played at a church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
FACT: The largest bingo game ever played reportedly included 60-thousand players. It was held at New York's Teaneck Armory.
FACT: The word Bingo can be traced back to England in 1776.
FACT: The game of Bingo can be traced back to a lottery game called "Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia" which was played in Italy in 1530.
