Movie-goers are used to seeing casino games on the big screen. From roulette and blackjack in movies such as Casino and 21 to poker in Casino Royale, gambling has become a popular trope. However, there’s one game that’s often overlooked by movie directors, and it’s called bingo. TV scriptwriters and producers are more in tune with the game. Indeed, you’ll see bingo scenes if you watch Better Call Saul and Curb Your Enthusiasm. But when it comes to the big screen, bingo is criminally underrepresented.

The Forgotten Game

We’re not saying you can’t find examples of bingo in movies. Big Momma’s House and Rampage have scenes in bingo halls, but the game isn’t the main focus. That’s interesting, given the renaissance bingo has experienced over the last decade. This renaissance is apparent when you scroll through the gaming lobbies of online casinos.

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