Official language: English, French
Population: 33,529,000
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 1.53655 CAD
1 GBP = 1.65287 CAD
1 USD = 1.04281 CAD

Bingo in Canada
Canada has seen an explosion in the popularity of Bingo in the last decade. Right now, there are hundreds of dedicated Bingo halls across the country. Unlike in the US and UK where Bingo is a social game and clubs require membership, Canadian Bingo halls are open to everyone, and people go there to play for money. The atmosphere is usually serious, and people are focused on their cards.

The game is usually 75-ball, same as in the US, but some places also offer 90-ball. Some studies suggest that the popularity of Bingo in Canada right now is twice what it is in the US. The number support this too - $2 billion is wagered on Bingo in Canada every year.

Online Bingo in Canada
Online bingo is far less popular than live Bingo in Canada. Part of the reason is that the Canadian government doesn’t allow internet bingo rooms to be hosted in Canada, so players have to use sites in other countries. While there are a few Bingo sites that are made for Canadians and that accept Canadian Dollars, most are for a more general audience, so players have to use US Dollars or Euros, and might have to play 90 ball instead of 75 ball.

Despite these difficulties, many Canadians are playing more Bingo on the internet. One factor driving this is the recent smoking ban across the country, which is definitely forcing more players to the internet, where they are free to play online Bingo while smoking in their own home.