Wherever bingo happens, it’s taken seriously, but what a gorgeous way to spend an icy January evening
. And my winnings almost covered the entry fee
Wherever bingo happens, it’s taken seriously. I’m a blow-in at the local sports and social club. My friend Sean is the bingo caller there and a little gang of us pop along sporadically to take part. Every time I go I think, “I should do this more often.” It’s similar to the urge I feel every time the lights come up at the cinema. Both activities produce a sated and cosy feeling that begs to be repeated. Both also come with implicit rules.
Then, just like that, Sean called “three and zero, 30”. The players muttered “tríocha” in response – more on that in a second – and I fully stuttered and flapped my arms before shouting out “CHECK”. My heart was in my mouth as another player confirmed my numbers. But I was clean. I had won fair and square. Three of us had, in fact, and the prize was split evenly. The €6.50 didn’t even cover my 10 quid entry fee, but I was thrilled nonetheless.
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