New Hampshire
What is a bingo hall?
Bingo halls are any venue where you can play a game of bingo! Because there are no commercial bingo halls in New Hampshire, bingo halls are usually a place that has a usual function and just converts into a bingo hall one night a week for a game or two! That means that your local bingo hall could be just about anything! It's not uncommon for your nearest bingo hall to be a church, temple, fire station, library, or some other building that has a day-job besides bingo! Lots of charity organizations use bingo as a way to raise money for their cause, so you will often see bingo nights held at the venues. This means that playing at your local bingo hall is a great way to get to know the community around you! You can learn more about worthy causes in your area, and meet people near you who want to support the same charities as you. After all, bingo as a game is known for bringing people together and creating a sense of community!
What happens during a game of bingo?
When looking to join a new bingo hall, some players are playing for the very first time! Bingo can be a little intimidating if you've never played before, but in reality, it's quite a simple game once you understand how it works. Here is a quick run through of what to expect during your typical bingo game. It's always a smart move to arrive a little early for bingo. There are a few things you'll need to do before the game starts (buy your cards, find a seat, etc), so leave yourself plenty of time. Once everyone is in their seats and ready to start, the bingo caller will welcome the players, and they may announce which charity the game is in support of. They will declare which prize is up for grabs, and which pattern of squares the players need to match to win. Then the game begins, and they call out the numbers for the players to mark. Everyone stays very quiet so they can hear the caller. As soon as someone has all the right squares marked for the winning pattern, they shout BINGO to claim their prize!
How do I pick a bingo hall to visit in New Hampshire?
If you're looking for a bingo hall to visit, it can be tricky to know where to start! Don't panic, though; there's an easy way to narrow down your options and pick a great hall to visit for some bingo fun. Step one of choosing a hall is to see which ones are in your area. It's no good looking at bingo halls in California if you live in New Hampshire! BingoPort has got this step covered for you; just choose your nearest town from the list on this page to see all the halls closest to you. You might find that a hall immediately jumps out at you on this list; maybe your own church does bingo, or perhaps there's a cause you really want to support. If you're still undecided, take a look at what each of the halls has to offer. You can do this by checking the BingoPort listings pages! See which halls have facilities you'd like, when they open, and a little about each venue to help you decide.
What makes a great bingo hall?
There's no such thing as the one single perfect bingo hall. The simple reason for that is that every bingo player likes different things! Some players love a big, busy hall with huge prizes and lots of competition; other players prefer a small, quiet game with a group of regular friends for a charity they love. Whatever kind of bingo venue you like, your perfect hall is out there waiting. The best way to guarantee yourself a great night at the bingo is to consider what you need and want from a hall, and look for a venue that matches your preferences as closely as possible. Is it important for you that the venue offers cash prizes? Do you require disability access, a smoking shelter, or a parking lot? These are all things that, if provided, can make a bingo hall the perfect fit for you.
Is it legal to gamble in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's gambling scene is quite limited by restrictions that dictate which forms of gambling are legal. The law says that off-track horse race betting is permitted, and so is the state lottery. New Hampshire was, in fact, the first state to have a state lottery! Other than these, no other forms of commercial gambling are available. There are not even any Native American gambling establishments. However, gambling for charity is quite expansive in New Hampshire. Like many states, bingo is legal if it is for a charity fundraising event, but in New Hampshire, poker is also a popular non-profit event. There are even poker rooms across the state which are set up by charity organizations to raise money for their causes. As long as 35% of profits go to registered non-profits and another 10% goes to the state, the games can go ahead. This is slightly more flexible than the charity gambling regulations in some other states.
Interesting Facts
- New Hampshire has no sales tax or income tax within the state.
- Of all the coastal states, New Hampshire has the shortest coastline, between 13 and 18 miles.
- New Hampshire was the first of the original 13 colonies to declare independence, months before the official Declaration of Independence was written and signed.
- The first potato ever planted on US soil was planted in New Hampshire, way back in 1719.
- Until 1992, no presidential candidate had ever won the Presidency without winning New Hampshire.