Did you know BINGO was invented by the Italians in the 16th century? It was called "Il Gioco del Lotto" and a version of that is still played in Italy today! Eventually word of mouth made its way to France, where it was called "Le Lotto," a game of chance enjoyed by wealthy aristocrats, before catching on in Germany and then finally, to the the United States in the 1920's, when it was called "Beano" because dried beans were used to mark the winning numbers. BEANO became BINGO when a player accidentally yelled "Bingo!" instead of "Beano!" out of sheer excitement and the name was forever changed. A Catholic priest then had the grand idea to use Bingo as a means to help raise church funds during the Great Depression and the rest is history. America's beloved pastime's popularity started to wane in the 90's and 2000's but I'm glad to say Bingo is back, baby, and stronger than ever, judging from the crowds of young influencers and old sticklers alike that come to play this game. Bell-Jeff Bingo, which gathers every Tuesdays from 4pm is by far the best Bingo Hall in the vicinity. It is a clean, bright and calm space, with lots of parking right outside and the most interesting players (hustlers!?) and the nicest, most patient flash card runners/volunteers. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the food, such as burgers, tacos, and grilled cheese that you can order and eat while you're playing. The whole experience lends to a night of fun and relaxation, a truly wonderful social community event. All the players tell me it's not about the winning that's addictive when it comes to Bingo, oh no, no. It's the whole experience leading up to that win. It's the slow building of anticipation and manifestation, the prayers, laughter, comradery and then finally, the realization of the win. Everyone should experience this euphoric feeling of calling out "Bingo!" and winning $$$ because it is a feeling like no other. Come and experience for yourself because it is like nothing else. See you here. read more

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This bingo facility is like no other. It is very clean, well-lit and serves good food! Not to mention the friendly volunteers that treat players like family and friends. read more

Great place to play Bingo great staff every game pays $300 lots of tabs . Food court down stairs. Come try it out on Tuesdays doors open at 4 pm early birds start at 6 pm read more

Love this place! This "New 2024" bingo has great games, fair prices and great prizes. Plenty of pull tabs Every Tuesday, join us bingo fans for great fun! read more

Great games and amazing prizes! Each game pays $250 and there are pulltab drawings for $1000! Very exciting fast-moving pace. Bring your own food, snacks, and beverages. There is only a coffee station And a couple of vending machines with canned and bottled drinks and snacks such as chips and candy. read more

Apparently this place is closed?!!? The building was locked up. Covid testing was happening in the parking lot, but those people knew nothing about bingo either. We called for days and the number is always busy signal. read more

I am writing this review due to its current leadership....or LACK of knowledge for the bingo community by the Bell Jeff STEM staff. I have LOVE LOVED this bingo hall and the team that has turned it around for a while now. Sadly, the inexperienced Bell Jeff staff have pushed their way into this part of the extracurricular activities that has helped this school raise money. This "TAKE OVER" is not the way to get our trust and respect. The team that has been running this have earned the respect and trust from its loyal bingo players that spend a lot of their hard earned money to enjoy bingo every week. Recently they have caused a "BULLY" effect to push out these volunteers that dedicate their time every week and the players are NOT happy with it. SHAME ON YOU BELL-JEFF STEM and for a Catholic school to allow this to happen because of greed is NOT ACCEPTABLE!! Bingo players are a tight community and when they feel people are treated unfairly they stick together. Just a heads up if you are looking to play bingo here. They treat the volunteers and players like we are beneath them!! They think their ideas are better and end up messing up everyone's energy and vibe that comes along with bingo. I am voicing my opinion and my review of these, not so great BULLING tactics. I would say to find another hall for now until they either back off or we can find another place that welcomes bingo players and their hard earned money!! I will update when/if we can get another bingo hall open!! read more

This review is for Patricia Arnone, the amazing woman who has been running this bingo for the last million years. Lets get something straight here: She is a VOLUNTEER. She dedicates every tuesday to running a bingo for all of you to attend and enjoy. She doesn't get paid nor does she get any thanks...instead she gets spineless retards complaining that she "rigs games" or that she is "hard of hearing". Maybe, just maybe, you didn't win. Maybe, just maybe, you didn't yell "Bingo" loud enough for people to hear. It's extremely pathetic to see grown men and women coming onto YELP to slander Patricia's name because they felt "wronged". It's legal gambling. You win, you lose. Get over it or just stop attending. I find it pretty comical that an old woman who doesn't even own a computer apparently can "rig" an entire piece of bingo software to work in her favor. Apparently she must also print the papers that match the games on said software, too...right? Maybe some of you people should actually think before you speak. Just a thought. The next time the lovely Patricia attends Bell Jeff, I will be escorting her. Feel free to direct ANY and ALL of your asinine comments to me and I will handle them accordingly. I would appreciate your comments in person as opposed to you hiding behind a computer screen. read more

I have to agree 100% with Justin Whitesel's comment. How is it physically possible to 'rig' a bingo game? And on another note.. Maybe the people there need to yell BINGO a little louder. I've been there several times and have barely heard it when people yell bingo b/c they're always hesitant and quiet when they yell. I'm definitely not 'hard of hearing' considering i'm only 27 years old! Stop complaining about someone else who literally runs her ass off to accommodate all of you inconsiderate jerks! You should all be thanking her over and over again for making sure bingo runs as smoothly as it does! read more

This bingo has got better since Steve took over as manager. The games are awesome and the staff and volunteers are nice. The cafeteria is ran by Cesar and he does a good job . All games are fair .No one is cheating . I have won cash balls three times. There is a downstairs area that you can also play in. That's where I sit. The numbers are not called to fast. It's like a family. Steve , JD, Sisco,Carol,Ruben, Richard , and Lena are awesome Host. Thank you Bell Jeff read more

I have been attending Bell Jeff bingo for 32 years . There is absolutely no way you can " rig" a bingo! I don't know how much Alicia knows about bingo but you are very wrong!!!!! You have no idea what time and dedication goes into managing a bingo!!! It is on a strictly volunteer basis! Be very careful making slanderous remarks about something you know nothing about! It's ignorant! read more

This bingo hall is the worst place anyone can be. I went there with my cousin last Tuesday night and after buying all our tickets, tried to find somewhere to sit to play the games. All the old FARTS already there, have reserved seats for some people that where not even there. Almost every seat were reserved for some people ( call this inconsiderate bunch of bingo crazed people) and any one we wanted to take, few of those old farts would yell "it's been reserved, you can't sit there, somebody is coming and so on..." just like those seats were their ultimate resting place and they didn't want to give it away. I used to go to this place some seventeen years ago, when I used to live in Glendale. When I walked in to this place last night, I thought that I was back to seventeen years ago. The place was old and dirty then; but let me tell you that the place has not changed at all. Even the bingo caller is the same person, who calls himself the manager and has another rude "A.." guy as his sh...t cleaner, because he is too old to move and do his managerial duties. Instead of welcoming two new players and future contributors to their cause which is supposed to be charitable (but all goes to their big pockets) and ( unlike most of the old farts who are on fixed Gov. income) to their circle and get up and find some seats for the new comers, he sends his "boy" to rudely tell us that "if you don't move from the reserved place, I'll call the security and have you removed from the premises". We decided to leave the place, because we did not want to share the same air with those rude and unkind people. We went there to have some fun and game, not to have some hooligans yell and scream at us because we were trying to seat some place and play the damn game. The place is old and dirty, the tables and chairs are dirty and germ infested, the people who are running the place, especially the "A..." guy are old and rude farts who are after people's money. They are not organized at all and as far as the bingo game is concerned, I believe Alicia S. There are plenty of other bingo halls around town that even though might be old, but at least they are clean and run by very kind, clean and polite people, unlike all these ancient people (no offence to a lot of other nice elderly people) in this place who would kill for few bingo winnings (spending Gov. money) and don't even care what is happening to them in that place. Good luck to all the people who would still go to this bingo hall and we catch you when you are revolted with this place and stop going there in very near future. read more