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Pulltabs, pulltabs and even more pulltabs! That's one of my takeaways from the recent Bingo Palooza 2024 held at H-Town Bingo in Houston. Another one is fun, fun, fun! More than just bingo, these types of events are also about traveling to new places, meeting new people and finding new ways to enjoy bingo.  Check out some more details in this episode.

The bingo community is as diverse as it gets. It's filled with fabulous people of every age, race and religion. In addition to numerous bingo halls across the country, TikTok's bingo influencers are contributing to the growth of the community. Included in that group is Pressure of @bingowithpressure. Hear what she thinks about being an influencer and what the bingo community means to her.

So you want to play bingo, but you don't want to leave your home. You also don't want to spend any money, but want to still win real prizes and be part of a great community. If that's the case, Bingoport.com is for you. Learn more about America's #1 free online bingo experience in this week's episode.

It's here again. Time to give an update on some of the notable bingo events going on in the country over the next few months. This includes events in Los Angeles, San Antonio and Las Vegas. Get details on what is happening not only in bingo halls, but also in casinos and even a cruise ship.

Ruben is not only a longtime volunteer at Cri-Help Bingo, he is also the creator of California Gold. To our knowledge, this was the first one-dollar pull tab to have a $2000 payout. Ruben tells us how it was created in this episode, along with giving some insight about selling pull tabs.

As much fun as playing bingo is, it's even more fun when you win. So just imagine how much fun it is when you have a massive win. Margie won $20K at one of South Point's two-million dollar extravaganzas and talks about how the experience was for her.

One of the key components of a good bingo hall, is the bingo caller. Responsible for controlling the room, they can make or break your enjoyment when playing.  Tori has been a bingo caller for over 20 years. We get to hear about her experience and thoughts in this episode.

Isn't it great when you're looking forward to something and it's as good as you'd hope it would?  That was definitely the case with the recent two-day bingo event at Bosco Tech.  Now that he's rested, Paul (the manager) talks about some of the details.

Well, the two-day Bosco Tech event is finally here. And as exciting as that is, it's not the only bingo event around. Here's information about upcoming bingo events from California to Pennsylvania.  Included are updates for previously mentioned events, as well as details for some new ones.

Looks like people just can't get enough bingo! Almost as soon as one bingo event takes place another is starting. This episode gives a quick breakdown of some of the upcoming ones, including Bosco Tech in June, Cali-friend-zy in July, competing bingo cruises in November and more.

Every now and then, it's good to shake things up. Typically playing at the same three bingo halls for the past three years, I decided to checkout someplace new. This episode gives a review of my experience at St. John Bosco Bingo in Bellflower, California. There were some solid pros, mixed with a few cons. 

Every now and then, things will pop up that I want to pass along, but don't really have enough info to make a full episode.  Because of that, this episode is a mix of some  bingo-related thoughts that I want to share. 

Time and time again, I've mentioned that bingo is comprised of a wonderful community.  Included in that group is Reyna Kilpatrick-Campbell, the founder of Bingo On Purpose. In this episode she talks about her efforts to use bingo as a way to raise money for worthy organizations.

Welcome to season three of The Broke Bingo Addict. This episode gives a quick recap of some good and bad things that happened within the bingo community during 2022. That said, it's now time to focus on winning big in 2023.

 It's always fun to hear from some of our favorite bingo players, but what about the bingo hall managers? They've had to deal with being shut down due to Covid, with the increasing popularity of pull tabs, with TikTok bingo influencers, and with all the stress that comes with dealing with bingo players.  Here's what one manager has to say.

Just like famous celebrities, TikTok Influencers tend to get all the attention and perks from having a large following. But truth be told, you can't be a successful influencer without having moderators. A good moderator can not only help control the communication with followers, but he/she can also help to grow your audience. Listen to what one moderator has to say about his position.

Ever wonder what it's like to have two-million TikTok followers? It ain't easy. Here is an opportunity to hear from someone who accomplished this massive feat. You can also hear what it felt like when her followers were suddenly taken away. KeeKee of @bingojunkiess explains it all.

Everyone loved listening to Tonya for the past few episodes, but I'm back at it.  This episodes gives an overview of my experience playing bingo in the UK. Definitely different from the States. Speaking of different, Las Vegas has seen some interesting changes to what's available for bingo players. Listen up.