BINGO! the documentary

[@Macho_Fantastico]

This is the third Bingo documentary I've watched in the past two days, it's fascinating and I don't really know why. I think it's the people playing it that's so fascinating.

[@markjoke3069]

Same here it's been in my recommendation recently

[@kylemc8851]

Makes you feel better about yourself? You can say it!

[@ralphhilton-bc9yf]

Same here @Macho_Fantastico

[@coreymacgregor176]

Yeah the best one for me is "The Risky World of Hardcore Bingo (Gambling Documentary) | Real Stories"

[@piratelute8934]

Just looked it up. Dr.Krauss passed away earlier this year. RIP she seemed very kind

[@СерафимГанеев]

rip

[@DocDoomful]

😢

[@jrivers0005]

I used to call bingo at a volunteer rescue squad and I learned that even a little old lady will drop the f-bomb if you say bingo before she does😂

[@issacbrown7485]

This is literally the greatest documentary i've ever seen, this little piece of cinema has changed my life. Thank you for making this & thank the algorithm for suggesting this.

[@MrJames-tw3so]

are you a 90s kid?

[@dogfoot1874]

You've gotta be sarcastic

[@jamiegwhite30]

agreed

[@aurorahutchinson9823]

you should watch the grim realities of edwardian england you have no idea

[@magpai1444]

I just got here. Are you messing with me? I'm confused.

[@zamiadams4343]

GREAT documentary! I worked in a bingo hall as a young teenager, memories of the cloud of cigarette smoke hanging over the players and nipping off for a can of beer after the national game, great days!

[@amtraktraveler9118]

Love it, when the guy cleans the toilets without gloves on! BINGO!

[@davidsuggs3025]

And cleans the sink with the same rag.

[@matthewfluke7957]

And the tables 😂

[@issacbrown7485]

watching this 3 years after these comments & i'm glad i saw someone with similar thoughts as me 😂

[@themadplotter]

I used to be a cleaner, we used to use the toilet rags on peoples desks if they were dicks.

[@aurorahutchinson9823]

this documentary was so good i spent all my savings on bingo

[@jjones503]

If they ever outlawed bingo, you'd see the largest loss of life from old age. This literally keeps some people alive and kicking.

[@Liquid_spirits88]

Maybe thats why the statistics were high during covid for elderly deaths 😂

[@shadowfilm7980]

It’s addictive. It’s gambling. The owners of these places are making a killing. It’s like the casino owners in Vegas. They are smiling all the way to the bank. But I also think this keeps some old people occupied. So they don’t go crazy. Loneliness too. So they do this.

[@MrSk8ingrules]

Sounds diabolical

[@steveschu]

Just a long game of chance. No real skill needed. It is a social gathering for them. The ones that can afford it I’m fine with. It’s the people with no money putting the last $50 they have and if the hope, pray, and rub the lucky cup all will be paid and happy and they never win. Waste of money.

[@MrSk8ingrules]

@@steveschu it’s all also occult and superstitious (all the little trinkets they have thinking it’ll help them win). Hence the diabolical aspect. Putting your faith, hope, or charity in anything other than God, let alone an addictive and ultimately meaningless pursuit of material and temporal gain is idolatrous.

[@bcsolorza]

This and real stories bingo documentary is gold. This should easily have 1mm views

[@Aaron-mj9ie]

They're great companion pieces.

[@steveschu]

1mm is pretty small measurement lol

[@gamblewithchica]

Just finished the real stories bingo. Love the ending!

[@JanUK26]

This was filmed 23 years ago, God bless all those who were there and probably not with us now!

[@Orthodoxyandlife]

Wow, I was 12 when this was filmed. It looks much older than that

[@Pygarr]

It was filmed between 1994 and 1999. Time flies. We're hoping to have a restored version available in the next year.

[@joutoob9]

They've all died from lung cancer. Bingo Halls in the 80s and 90s were the cigarette smokiest of all smoky places on earth.

[@jylatron154]

i was thinking this was all acted haha@@Pygarr

[@briancullen9575]

I used to volunteer at a charity Bingo game and I always thought a documentary about the culture would be really good.

[@contentangel2131]

in case you're curious this was made in 1999

[@cozza819]

Thank you. That is always interesting to me.

[@sid3fx1122]

I was born in 1982 and when I was watching this in my mind I was thinking the footage came from 1990-1994 ish I was surprised by 1999. But these were vintage places with vintage ppl even for that time so it can be deceiving I guess.

[@i504_Allah]

Ok thank you. The camcorders and clothing style and hair gave it away

[@atonybiz4608]

Some ladies got in a fight over seats at a bingo event I helped with once. It was silly, they weren't young either lol. I had no idea how huge Bingo really is.

[@MrMountainMan]

11:54 Sounds like they should recruit air traffic controllers from BINGO halls. Also, too bad they didn't provide any sour cream for those nachos 5:35 😂

[@FriendofMineralTown]

I’ve never played, I feel like I’m too young yet to fit in. I always think of that Roseanne episode from the 90s, she got obsessed and brings all these good luck tokens and icons. She says it’s just for fun, and you can have one of her lighters if you want, so someone grabs one and she goes NOT THE YELLOW ONE!

[@Pygarr]

Never too young, never too old.

[@LukeAnderson2007]

This is amazing. The memorization skills the Dr. mentions at about 13 minutes in, whoa.

[@scottlarson8090]

Awesome. Loved it. What a beautifully made film about such a random topic.

[@Pygarr]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was definitely a labor of love.

[@Harry-fk5of]

My grandma loved bingo and she went to it every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday without fail.

[@ctt7971]

27:40 hope he changed up blue rags lol

[@rmaddendesign]

So excellent, especially with the benefit of hindsight.

[@scorpion777silvermoon3]

Very nice Documentary. Thank you!!!

[@xxwoman]

Great documentary. Thanks for uploading.

[@laraoneal7284]

I didn’t know Bingo was this big.

[@JudiChristopher]

Me either... I was looking up things about how to do Bingo for a Fundraiser... and found out, if you don't have the right licences and tax stuff... the Police will shut you down!! I'm sure if it was a one time only thing... but "Little Ladies" having fun at the Bingo Hall" those days are over... This is like the Big Leagues... Not $1.00 buy in for ONE card... but most of these people can do 6 at a time... WOW!!!

[@thestudioofhopecorporation3356]

Depends on state bingo and raffle statutes. We are opening a bingo hall in Albuquerque this year to raise funds for our nonprofit, we are fully exempt from licensing!

[@JudiChristopher]

@@thestudioofhopecorporation3356 That is crazy!! I'm moving back to ABQ NM... to RE-Open my Acting Studio for acting students and also have Mystery Dinner Theatre too... I want to do BINGO... (only once in awhile) to raise money for our Acting Studio.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@thestudioofhopecorporation3356 Where will you have your business? I will have to come by and play Bingo.

[@onemorething100]

"I'm going to the Bingo, (bingo) I'm going to the bingo, (Bingo)

[@CHUCKSCHUMACHER]

BINGO

[@callycatq2780]

Great documentary, totally charming!

[@dolinaj1]

Totally pathetic; so many with nothing better to do. How is that possible? Smoke, booze (?); junk food, desperation, addictions.

[@colcostello160]

Isn't that how many people make a living on KZbin nowadays.. Eating and drinking themselves to death?.. Yet now it's called entertainment 😮

[@Pygarr]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your comment!

[@DisneyFan-eg3oz]

David here from Sebring Florida I just saw this, Very well done!👍

[@WhiskeyPieSometimes]

Such a hidden gem doc.

[@Pygarr]

It's nice to see it suddenly finding a new audience. Thanks for your comment!

[@moemonte88]

Literally had a heart attack playing bingo😢

[@dennismerill9406]

this was so fun to watch

[@Michael-Todd87]

Remember smoking inside? Wouldn't do it in my house or car but loved smoking in restaurants.

[@colcostello160]

Having a full English fry up and smoking a fag whilst eating it... Ahhhh takes me back 😂

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

@19:50 - she is describing the "rush" which is actually the anticipation of winning, and is what makes gambling an addiction.

[@spud8284]

That wee Bingo song is really catchy 😂😂 that's gonna be living rent free in my head for a while 😂😂 also gonna have my gay card revoked for not realizing gay bingo was a thing 😂😂 it's so suited too drag queens it makes perfect sense. Excellent wee documentary 👌

[@daz222]

Drag bingo is amazing and really good fun!!! Are you on about the song just after that segment? I've just been Googling to find it and can't find it anywhere!! If anyone knows about it, who sung it and what it's called then that would be great!! So catchy haha!!

[@georgekieselat1698]

at 23:20 if that lady is actually playing bingo, she is missing a ton of numbers 61 and 71 was called but not dotted fully

[@dariawells7438]

I went to Bingo once at a hall and the ladies were so rude - no socialization just obsession with winning. The social dynamic they mention in the doc was totally missing.

[@scorpion777silvermoon3]

Yeah they might have been PROFESSIONALS and they have to stay focused like playing a card game i guess

[@kathleenking47]

@@scorpion777silvermoon3 its slower than cards, so, you don't lose as fast

[@xForbin99]

​@@scorpion777silvermoon3lol professional bingo player. Like there is any skill involved whatsoever

[@aurorahutchinson9823]

then dont come back you casual

[@stevenrunyon170]

Lots of lung cancer and obesity going on in bingo

[@derrikferguson3219]

Hold your sheets - we got a bingo!

[@nilsnyman6767]

I was 16yo when my parents told me my Aunt Duffy (whom I had never met) was coming to stay the weekend with us. My thoughts...."yeah, so?". On Friday night I told my mom that a friend and I wanted to go see a movie and she said I had to ask my dad. I never asked my dad about those things because he preferred (and so did I) that we not be in the house at the same time any more than possible. So I go ask my dad who says "Nope! Someone has to take Duffy to play bingo". Blink, blink! No way in hell does a 16yo boy want to go to bingo with his weird Aunt on a Friday night. In order to continue breathing.... I took Aunt Duffy to bingo....and I won $300! One and only time I've ever been.

[@aurorahutchinson9823]

dude you should so go back you'll definitely win more money imagine how good that will feel

[@colcostello160]

Jeeeeeeez that took me back to being a youngster reading razz mags 😂

[@magnusgranskau7487]

wow that sounds like such a ungrateful disrespecting 16 year old

[@antydreamy]

Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill

[@reynoldslife]

Will somebody tell new janitor to use gloves

[@The.Philippines.Joe.]

I will make a guess...this was first filmed in 96...so that man speaking on retiring at 70...would now be 97 years old...wonder if he ever had time to enjoy his retirement...

[@Supersonic8984]

46:12 is Edinburgh, Scotland and not the Northwest of England. It looks like the Bingo hall at Meadowbank in the city which is still a Bingo hall today now called Buzz Bingo.

[@matthewfluke7957]

“ So what do you think about the concept of cruise bingo?”…. Oh I think it’s great! When I gamble all my money away I can just jump ship and drown myself. How convenient 😊!

[@nikkiwikki73]

Knowing what we know now about gambling and gambling addictions, this is actually quite sad.

[@lyndapierson6338]

why on earth would you think bingo is a social club

[@marcuslinton310]

They just use that as one of their many other BS justifications for playing. It's called deflection. They will tell you any other justification they can before ever telling you it's because they are addicted to the gambling aspect of it. Like any gambler, they have spent so much money that they desperately need a big win and so that justifies even further spending to them because they are already so deep in to it. Then, when they don't win, "Ahh, it's all about the social aspect, something to do, blah blah blah, in order to pacify themselves until the next round of losses.

[@steveschu]

Because it easily can be and is.

[@shivanj1]

​@@marcuslinton310while you go to bars and pubs just to "socialize" 😂😂🍻🍺🍻🍺 drink up

[@marcuslinton310]

​@@shivanj1 I don't go to bars or pubs, don't even drink alcohol, so try again.

[@rikacanon87]

AH where is his GLOVES!?!

[@corypride5096]

Thanks, Strangelife!

[@dominicmedeiros4511]

Oh my God, seeing that guy cleaning the urinals with no gloves made me sick

[@darlahaines6928]

As for me, I'd like to try modern bingo out of curiosity, for people-watching, also a good cup of coffee and cookies. However, seeing this particular janitor at work all over the bingo hall has a deterrent effect for me. I can't unsee these worst housekeeping practices!!😝

[@Pygarr]

It made for a good scene though, one of my favorites in the movie!

[@xtxt9135]

As long as he's not making you a sandwich, you're at no risk.

[@debgib007]

Watching this while taking a huge dump.

[@idkanaccountname]

My dad was the man who invented bingo- Michael Bingo. It was named after the family

[@commentresurrection1841]

It was actually named after my grandfathers dog...he was a farmer

[@kvk1960]

They explained the name origins at the beginning and that's not it. It was called BEANO originally.

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

When I was in Matsue, Japan there was a guy handing out cards on the street and BINGO on a big screen outside. Of course I had to stop and play. I don't know how this video popped up on my suggested but I'm glad it did.

[@farcenter]

Great doc! Bravo

[@DELACREMEDELAthegod]

34:34 any idea what that pink creature was hoping to accomplish by getting washed ashore?

[@colcostello160]

If there is anyone from the north west of England ..try Bongo's Bingo in Liverpool

[@oaxaca1948]

I would have mixed feelings about bingo if my ancestors invented it. just like the casinos. people lose their lives and livelihoods over gambling.

[@hasanx8066]

Pony tail Paul Ryan seems cool. Completely unhygienic in his cleaning practices, but cool lol

[@gruunt4064]

have done maintenance work in bingo halls, fascinating, massive sheds with people sitting in their favourite seats, do not, i repeat do not sit in a regulars seat, you will have eyes boring into your head. it's all full of rituals, game finishes and you see all these women running to their favourite fruit machine to play until the next game. i will say it is brilliant for pensioners, see their friends and can get a hot meal for pennies and a cheap drink, why heat your home when you can sit in a bingo hall

[@James_Bowie]

28:35 ... "There are approx 37,000 bingo games in the US." That was then. This is now (25 years later): "There are 1,838 Bingo halls across 49 states and territories in United States. The highest number of these Bingo halls are found in San Antonio and Houston, with 31 and 16 locations respectively. San Antonio accounts for approximately 1.69% of all Bingo halls in United States. Data last updated on June, 2024." -- poidata

[@FutureHonest]

the seedy side of Bingo Halls would be much more fascinating. grandma pimping herself out behind the hall for more Bingo cards. Bogus Bingo daubers galore being sold from car trunks and more

[@margieb.4346]

Love, love, love your sense of humor. Also loved this doc.

[@badkarma1289]

I'm a certified GILF hunter, so I'm constantly cruising the local bingo halls, looking for that special someone who can take her teeth out, give me an old fashioned, offer up her balloon knot/shame cave/prison wallet, or at least let me split her ham for a few minutes. When I empty my ball bag of baby batter down her gullet, I scream "B I N G O !".

[@dianad6090]

​@@badkarma1289pervert

[@Pygarr]

Perhaps I'll have to make a sequel...

[@howardsternssmicrophone9332]

Is John Jeffcoat any relation to Don Jeffcoat from Wild & Crazy Kids fame from 1990s Nickleodeon? Please tell me there is some relation. Of course back in the W&CK days he was called Donnie Jeffcoat.

[@Pygarr]

Alas, no relation -at least none that I'm aware of!

[@nurse824]

I live in a retirement community and I call bingo twice a month. Everyone knows me, I am mister bingo. The game starts at seven pm and the people start to gather at 6:45. I never played bingo much when I was younger. If I did not call bingo I might not play bingo. It can be fun to pklay.

[@kgraham5820]

I had absolutely no idea Bingo was such big business! Wow. 😮 I’d go for the food! Looks good, I’m hungry!

[@LaMostraVia]

34:31 would have definitely helped that poor old woman out of the ocean

[@James_Bowie]

Maybe she was hunting sand worms. 🙂

[@loiscassels8966]

I love that they call it THE bingo. ❤️🇨🇦

[@ErthBeer]

...how is Canadian bingo?

[@loiscassels8966]

@@ErthBeer Don’t know. I never play. I’m not sure if it’s as big as in the States.

[@ErthBeer]

@@loiscassels8966 ...in what states?

[@loiscassels8966]

@@ErthBeer the USA

[@ErthBeer]

@@loiscassels8966...I never heard of Canadian bingo in the states.

[@wciantar45]

It's cruel to keep birds in cages

[@jamiegwhite30]

54:00 dan rather and hunter s thompson, put together, lol!

[@jamiegwhite30]

and a hint of carson..

[@DocDoomful]

To this day I am still wondering what was the matter with Ronny?!???

[@iMatti00]

This is my favorite Bingo documentary. And Dr Krauss’s enthusiasm was fun.

[@h9ooo]

watching it while playing poker

[@katie2928]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I thought this was a mockumentry!!

[@IanHinton-f2k]

BINGO 🎉 I CALL BINGO 💵💰 !

[@IanHinton-f2k]

👻 IN BINGO I TRUST 🧍♥️🧍

[@blooaloo7820]

Amazing! Now I have solid justification for my gambling addiction.

[@daniburke9452]

That guy traded a drug addiction into a gambling addiction Was this filmed into the pacific northwest?

[@Pygarr]

It was shot primarily in and around Seattle as well as in NY, England, Ireland and the Caribbean.

[@jonr269]

Watching addicts try and justify why they play is hilarious and sad at the same time. Even worse seeing those who know they have a problem and wont stop playing it. Just like the one woman saying she had a problem doing it but doesnt have anything else to do so she plays. Seriosuly if you know its starting to have a problem with playing to much then stop and go find a better and healthier hobby to do that doesnt cost that much money. I get its addictive and takes time to break a habit. But not getting help or not stopping doesnt resolve the issue

[@James_Bowie]

34:53 ... now that's just sad.

[@major_thomasina]

The guy cleaning the toilets without gloves 😮😮😮

[@laraoneal7284]

Are the winnings more prevalent in Bingo?

[@Lunchladydoyle]

People have a right to zone out and chill with their buds however they please but sheez these people could go for a movie or dinner and drinks with their BINGO buds a couple nights a week instead of blowing it on BINGO. In gambling the house always wins. Spend your money on yourself !

[@thomasceneri867]

So you would rather play bingo than travel. Unbelievable 34:01

[@commentresurrection1841]

Some people have no interest in travelling at all.

[@JudiChristopher]

Great Video... EXCELLENT. Background noise/music is annoying, loud and unnecessary.

[@JudiChristopher]

34:20 Great music...

[@Rootsradical808]

The only thing I heard that I agreed with was it helping keep an elderly person brain active, unfortunately they have to gamble/give there money away.

[@dolinaj1]

Read a book; put together a jigsaw puzzle; play word games; play math games; socialize in a smoke-free place; learn another language; play a musical instrument; chat with another; take a walk = all activities that keep the brain healthy and young v playing bingo.

[@seeulatergaming385]

20:51 People on welfare love to play Bingo... (let that sink in). Somebody had to work for the money they are gambling. One man works - gives 30% of his check to the government. Then government gives his money to someone who is lazy so they can gamble. And YES they are lazy. If they can get up, get dressed, drive to a bingo hall, sit there for HOURS - they can work!

[@Te3time]

For the longest time I thought bingo was made up for US TV shows lol such a weird game I guess kinda like a more instantaneous lottery but also way more expensive

[@jeffpassage7295]

Non smoking killed the bingos. A lot of charities lost out and closed

[@jeisselima]

A lot of smoking killed the bingo players

[@James_Bowie]

Great documentary. Wiping down urinals without wearing gloves is just not right. 😮

[@BunnymanVids]

Bingo Masters Break out

[@thomasceneri867]

Dr. Kraus - you seem to conveniently leave out addiction and loneliness. You’re ridiculous. 12:36

[@kc3654]

Well she is dead now. You are ridiculous

[@davidbell9130]

interesting just not for me

[@steveschu]

There is no skill in Bingo.

[@johnw1954]

Gay bingo?

[@colcostello160]

LGbtqwxyrz1 it would be called now 😂

[@garyproffitt5941]

God protect America Joseph Biden and I love coffee✌🏻😊

[@jesussavesfromhell9320]

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 1 Corinthians 15:3 that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 💗

[@BmanNL1]

Someone sniffed a bit too much from the bingo daubers.

[@dolinaj1]

You are from a racket much older than bingo.

[@colcostello160]

Pulp fiction?

[@travelwithtony5767]

So this is where the most pathetic human beings in the world can be found…

[@onemorething100]

They also reside at your house too.

[@troutfitter547]

I agree with you! Bingo halls are packed and libraries are empty, says a lot about the people of the world.

[@joeyjoejoe3011]

“Makes me feel special”-inventor granddaughter. Hey u did nothing dummy

[@troutfitter547]

4 1/2 years on welfare???? There is a big world out there and these people are wasting time playing bingo.

[@badkarma1289]

That tweaker was getting paid to rub one out every day. Serious pedo vibes as well. I could feel the dad's disappointment through the screen.

[@TALK-0THECONURE]

This is one of those weird things where its gambling addicts justifying gambling as a fun game of bingo