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Top Spots To Play Bingo In Philadelphia

Bingo may be one of the longest standing pastimes and isn't getting any less popular. Philadelphia offers many different types of Bingo nights in many different settings. Whether it's a night out at the local bar, hardcore gaming at the neighborhood Bingo hall or a way to have fun raising money for a well-deserving charity, we have found the best Bingo games in town.

St. George Parish Community Bingo
22 E. Cooke Ave.
Glenolden, PA  19036
(610) 532-8271
www.stgeorgeparish.org

Saint George Parish has been serving the Catholic community since the 1920s. The parish offers many different activities, including Bingo every Sunday and Wednesday. The doors open at 3 p.m. on Sundays and the games starts at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, you can expect the doors to open at 4 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served. This is a great source of fun for seniors, and young families.

12 Steps Down
831 Christian St.
Philadelphia PA, 19147
(215) 238-0379
www.12stepsdown.com

If the dive bar scene is your thing, then don't miss Yacht Rock Bingo the first Monday of the every month. The game starts at 9 p.m., which gives you plenty of time to enjoy some draft and bottled beers which are priced very reasonably. A night of Bingo makes for a fun night out with your friends or if you are on a date. Why is it called 12 Steps Down? Count the steps and you'll find your answer.

Roosevelt Bingo
6595 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 744-2799

Don't miss some stellar Bingo at Roosevelt Bingo every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. The crowd is lively and games are fun for all. An all-night book of lap games only cost $5 on Sundays and Wednesdays and $10 on Fridays. Roosevelt Bingo also has awesome door prizes. Make it your go-to activity with friends and family.

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Gay Bingo!
Gershman Y
401 S Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 731-9255
www.aidsfundphilly.org

Gay Bingo at the Gershman Y draws a big crowd for a great cause. It's been going for 18 years and is still running, Gay Bingo is hosted by an array of entertaining drag queens called the Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs!) These lovely ladies will bring the fun with their over the top humor, musical performance, prizes and fabulous costumes. It's a great twist on a classic game which can't be missed. Best of all, the money raised goes towards the Aids Fund organization.

Blue Grass Bingo
2417 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(267) 343-4147
www.facebook.com/BlueGrassBingo

This is the best place to go for the Bingo obsessed. You can play five days a week (closed Tuesdays and Fridays) at Blue Grass Bingo located at the Blue Grass Shopping Center on Welsh Road. The doors open and 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. All different types of Bingo games are offered along with special promotions.

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Christina Thompson is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She reports on various topics such as: Social Media, Local Events, Entertainment, Food and Drink and more. Her work can be found at http://firstsendmedia.com/

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