Bel Air | Maryland, Maryland

Where can I play bingo in Bel Air, Maryland?

Bingo is played in venues called bingo halls. A bingo hall could be just that- hosting bingo games every day as their main business. A bingo hall could also be a venue with a main day job (like a fire station or a social club) that just hosts bingo for a night. Whichever your chosen bingo hall is, you're bound to have a fantastic time playing bingo. Bingo halls vary so much, players usually get plenty of choice. Whether you want a for-purpose hall or a venue that has temporarily converted to a bingo hall, you'll be able to choose an exciting place to play. Once inside, you'll find that most bingo halls are set up roughly the same, with tables and chairs and a place for the bingo caller to stand.

How does a bingo game work?

Never played bingo before? Don't worry, it's very easy to pick up! The game may be fast, but the rules are simple. Here's your guide to a game of bingo! When you arrive, you'll need to get your bingo cards. Each bingo card has a 5x5 grid of numbers, with a blank space in the middle. Each card will have different numbers from one another. You will also have something to mark the cards, usually a dauber pen. At the beginning of the game, players will take a seat, and the bingo caller will announce the winning pattern. This tells players which boxes on their card they must daub to win the game. Then the bingo can begin! The caller will draw and announce numbers one by one. Players daub the number if it is on their cards. The first player to mark all the boxes for the winning pattern must shout BINGO! This will stop the game and award them the prize, but the player must shout out before the next number is called, or their prize will be gone.

How do I choose a bingo hall in Bel Air, Maryland?

Picking a bingo hall can be tricky, but with BingoPort by your side, the process will be so much easier. The first thing to narrow down is the location. If you're looking for bingo halls in and around Bel Air, you're already on the right page! The next thing to consider is which hall you'd like to visit- or in which order! To do this, take a look at the BingoPort listing for each venue. You'll be able to see helpful info like when the hall opens and on which days, what the atmosphere is like, and what facilities are available. This should make it easier for you to see which halls interest you the most. You can always try out a few on your quest to find a favorite!

What makes a bingo hall good?

Finding a 'good' bingo hall may seem difficult, but the trick is really to find a hall that you love. You may love big jackpots, or a great atmosphere, or a particularly entertaining bingo caller. Maybe it's the provision of snacks or drinks that will really sell a hall for you. Whatever it is you love, you'll enjoy your bingo games more if you've found a hall that suits your needs! Some players prefer a smaller hall with a regular crowd, and others love a big, busy bingo hall. Perhaps there's a particular charity you'd love to support? See if any bingo halls near you fundraise for them with their games. Do you need disability access, or somewhere to smoke? Check the BingoPort listings to see which halls can accommodate your requirements the best.

Gambling and the law in Maryland

Many residents of Maryland aren't sure whether it's legal to gamble within the state; many forms of gambling are in fact legal within Maryland! The great news is that bingo is legal in Maryland, if it is properly regulated and is played for charity. Playing bingo AND raising money for charity? Sounds good! Casinos are legal in Maryland, and these offer games like blackjack, poker, and roulette for players to enjoy onsite. Horse race betting is allowed on and off track in Maryland, and there are racetracks that you can visit to watch a race in person. Lottery games are legal, and there is a state lottery as well as the option to buy multi-state lottery tickets.

Interesting Facts

• Bel Air has been known by many names since it was founded! It was originally known as Scott's Old Fields, then Belle Aire, Bell Aire, and finally, Bel Air.
• As the county seat, Bel Air is often known as 'The Heart of Harford'.
• As well as golf courses, parks, and a mall, Bel Air is home to the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail, a lovely 5-mile trail for walking, cycling, and exploring.
• The Hays House museum in Bel Air depicts life in an American home between 1788 and 1825.
• Historical attractions like the Liriodendron Mansion and Bel Air Armoury make a great day out.