Bingo is a traditional lotterу game. It is played at casinos, in homes, and at bingo halls. Players get bingo cards with randomized patterns, and if the numbers on the cards match the randomly drawn numbers, then they can mark their bingo cards off. The goal is to be the first to mark off all the numbers on the card and call out "bingo!". It's usually a game of chance, though there can be some strategy involved as well. It uses numbered markers called balls, and these are drawn from a bag or pail. The caller randomly pulls out balls, reads them out loud to the players, and then players mark their respective cards. The first person to complete a specified pattern by marking off their numbers is the winner, and is rewarded with a prize.