BINGO!

BINGO!

Bingo can be quite a lucrative game in Las Vegas. Depending on where you're from and how familiar you are with the games and the payouts, you can win thousands of dollars on a single Bingo game in Vegas.

The trick is finding the bingo halls and being there at the right time. Most of the bigger, competitive bingo halls are either located off-Strip or downtown, so don't be surprised if you have to travel from your favorite Strip casino to get in a few games. Shuttles to and from most of these locations are available, so be sure to check out my list of Vegas shuttles to help plan your excursions. Luckily you don't have to sit in for an entire session; you can come and go as you please at all locations.

As requested by my sister-in-law, Teresa (whose mother just happens to be one of those lucky, big payout Bingo winners, and has been on multiple occasions), here's a listing of some of the bingo spots in Vegas. Please note that this information is subject to change at any time:

Arizona Charlie's on Decatur - Games are played 24 hours a day, on the odd hours. The minimum buy-in is $4, and the cards are both the paper and electronic versions. They have room for over 500 people and offer complimentary drinks (plus free donuts during the morning hours beginning at 5 a.m.).

Arizona Charlie's on Boulder - Same as the other Arizona Charlie's location, right down to the free donuts.

Boulder Station - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. A minimum $4 buy-in is required, and both paper and electronic cards are available with seating for 600 people. They offer complimentary drinks at all sessions and free donuts during their 9 a.m. session only.

Cannery - Games every even hour between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. This location also has a minimum $4 buy-in requirement, paper and electronic cards, and complimentary drinks are available during the games. This location seats 288 players.

Eastside Cannery - Games every even hour between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Paper and electronic cards are available with a $4 minimum buy-in, and complimentary drinks are available. This location has seating for 450 players.

Fiesta - Games begin every odd hour between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and the minimum buy-in is $5. They offer both paper and electronic cards and complimentary drinks during the games with seating for 396 players.

Fiesta Henderson - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $5 minimum buy-in. This location offers paper cards only, and they serve free drinks at all sessions with free donuts available at the 9 a.m. session. This location has seating for 300 players.

Fiesta Rancho - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $5 minimum buy-in. This location also uses paper cards exclusively, and they serve free drinks at all sessions with free donuts available at the 9 a.m. session. Seating information not available. (A progressive jackpot is also available at both Fiesta locations.)

Gold Coast - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $4 minimum buy-in. Both paper and electronic cards are used, and there is seating for a whopping 780 players. Complimentary drinks are served, with free donuts being offered at the 9 a.m. session.


Golden Nugget - Specific game times and information were not available on line, no matter how hard I looked for them. Please check with the casino for specific details. I specifically list this casino because this is where Teresa's mom plays - and wins - with regularity.
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Jerry's Nugget - Six daily sessions beginning at 10 a.m. with complimentary drinks served at all sessions. Seats 400 players, but no minimum buy-in information available.

Palace Station - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $4 minimum. Both paper and electronic cards are used here, and complimentary drinks are available. Again, donuts are offered at the 9 a.m. session. This location has seating for 307 players.

Plaza - Games every odd hour between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. with a $5 buy-in. Both paper and electronic cards are available, and complimentary drinks are provided. There is seating for 400 players here.

Red Rock - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. The minimum buy-in is $5 with complimentary drinks served. This location uses both paper and electronic cards and has seating for a total of 610 players.

Sam's Town - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a minimum buy-in of $4. Complimentary drinks are served all day and free donuts are available at the 9 a.m. session. Both paper and electronic cards are used. Seating for 500 players is available.

Santa Fe Station - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $4 minimum buy-in. This location uses both paper and electronic cards and seats 488 players. Complimentary drinks are served and there are free donuts available at the 9 a.m. session.

Silver Nugget - No specific information regarding their bingo hall is provided. Check with the casino directly for details.

South Point - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $4 minimum buy-in. This location has both electronic and paper cards and serves complimentary drinks. There are seats for 600 players.

Suncoast - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a minimum buy-in of $4. Both electronic and paper cards are available, with seating for 600 players. Complimentary drinks are served at each session, along with free donuts at the 9 a.m. session.

Sunset Station - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $4 minimum buy-in. Both paper and electronic cards are available, with seating for 542 players. Complimentary drinks are served all day, with free donuts offered at the 9 a.m. session.

Terrible's - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a minimum buy-in of $4. Both paper and electronic cards are available. There is seating for 195 players, and complimentary drinks are served. There is also a free self-serve snack bar available at this location.

Texas Station - Games every odd hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. with a $4 minimum buy-in. There is seating for a total of 495 players, and both paper and electronic cards are available. Complimentary drinks are served during all sessions, and free donuts are also offered at the 9 a.m. session.

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