The Broke Bingo Addict

Send us Fan MailWell, if there's one thing we know about the bingo community, it's that there's never a dull moment. And no one knows this better than Tonya, (aka. The Bingo Addict). So we welcome her back to catch up, get her perspective on what's happening in our bingo world, and get a preview of what events she has planned coming down the road.

Send us Fan MailKnown around the world, bingo is an amazing outlet for so many people, and in so many ways. There's the regular at the hall who has their favorite seat and knows everybody's name. There's the player on a bingo app, daubing from the couch. There's the crowd on TikTok and livestreams, watching the games and cheering from wherever they are. No matter how it's being played, Bingo creates wonderful communities near and far.

Send us Fan MailThere's nothing quite like sitting down at a bingo session knowing that, if those numbers fall your way, you could walk away with a whole lot more than bragging rights. In this episode, I'm giving updates on some of the high-stakes bingo events happening around the country. I'll tell you what I know about these events, what you can expect, and, most importantly, the kinds of prizes and payouts that could be waiting for the lucky winners.

Send us Fan MailWe all know bingo is supposed to be about fun, friendship, and maybe getting lucky enough to take home a nice prize. But what happens when the game we love becomes the center of a scandal?  In this episode, we're taking a look at one that was close to home, as well as other notable cases related to the misuse of funds intended to benefit charitable organizations.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever been sitting at bingo, had a really good night, and suddenly wondered, "Am I supposed tip somebody?"  Maybe the person sitting next to you who helped you keep up. Perhaps you want to share the luck with your regular bingo buddies. Or maybe you should show some love to the workers at the bingo hall. TIpping in the bingo community is one of those subjects that doesn't come with a rulebook. So let's talk about it.

Send us Fan MailI've been playing and talking about bingo for a while now, but even with years of experience, you can still learn something new. That's what this episode covers: letting you know about a pull tab feature recently brought to my attention. It's also a little refresher course on some of the basics of bingo. Because it's never too late to learn.

Send us Fan MailIf you've played bingo for any length of time, you've probably noticed bingo players can be a little superstitious. Maybe someone has a lucky seat that they swear brings them wins. Maybe someone only buys packs or pull tabs from a particular seller. These habits may or may not improve the odds, but they do make bingo more fun. Do any of these sound familiar?

Send us Fan MailIf you've been playing bingo for any length of time, you know it's more than a game. It's an amazing community. Friendships emerge after showing up week after week, playing shoulder to shoulder with people you might never have crossed paths with otherwise. These friendships are to be cherished, but because bingo skews older, we often have to face the reality that grief is also a part of the community. 

Send us Fan MailWe have the pleasure of having a returning guest. Reyna, also known as @live_love_teach_bingo on TikTok is here to chat about her upcoming two-day bingo event, Bingo Rocks PA-5 in September. This particular event supports the Transport Alliance organization and all the amazing work they do to help both sides of the transplant community. She'll provide all the details for the event in this episode, so you know exactly how to attend or how to support from afar.  

Send us Fan MailAnyone who has been playing bingo for any length of time, has experienced a slump at least once. No matter how many sessions you play, no matter how many cards you play, it seems like the numbers just aren't falling your way. You start to wonder if you should try harder or just pack it up for a while. This episode looks at some of the options if you pick the ladder.