LEARN TO PLAY CHARITABLE GAMES
Want to learn more about Charitable Centre Games?
PlaySmart is OLG’s source for how-to-play tips, odds of winning, strategies, and all sorts of information on games at Charitable Game Centres. On this page you’ll learn the basics that every player should know.
Key Charitable Game Facts
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A Big Win for Charity
All that fun happening down at your local bingo hall? Every dab, tap, and opened ticket generates real funds and support for Ontario communities and all sorts of charities—over $450 million and counting.
History of Bingo
Where did bingo come from? It’s popular, known around the world, but would you have guessed we owe its existence to 1530s Italy, a bag of beans, and a struggling toy salesman?
You Play, Ontario Wins
For bingo and more, a portion of every dollar spent on legal gambling in Ontario goes back to our province, and then helps to fund municipalities, First Nations, local events, and charities.
How to Pick a Charitable Game
What’s the right game for you? Bingo play offers traditional paper dabbing, or a digital version. For TAP ‘N PLAY, you can game away from the bingo action, or right in the heart of it.
Charitable Game Types
Charitable games all share the fun of trying to randomly match numbers, letters or symbols for a win, but they each have their own unique play experience. Find out which is right for you!
PAPER & E-BINGO
Bingo is a universal favourite that’s easy to play. Match numbers on a gridded card to the combinations drawn, and to be the first to yell “Bingo!” if you complete a specific pattern on the card.
TAP ‘N PLAY
TAP ‘N PLAY games provide unpredictable fun and are simple to play. Just load up your device with cash or a voucher, select your wager amount, and then tap to see if you win.
PLAY ON DEMAND (POD)
Your games, your way. Play on Demand (POD) games are personal Bingo games you play against the computer instead of other players. Play at your own pace, between Bingo sessions, or during live games.
BREAK OPEN TICKETS
Break open tickets a.k.a Nevada tickets are a paper game with the chance to win prizes instantly or as part of bingo sessions. Just break open the perforated strips to reveal matching symbols for a chance to win.
WHERE CAN I PLAY?
CHARITABLE GAME CENTRE
Head to your nearest Ontario Charitable Game Centre, grab a session program, some food & drink, and enjoy the live action, the social atmosphere, and the fun of yelling “Bingo!”.
WANT TO GO BEYOND THE BASICS?
If you want even more Charitable Gaming facts, play tips, odds info, and strategies, PlaySmart has you covered.
Ready to Play?
If you feel like you’ve learned enough to jump in, check out OLG’s Charitable Game Centre locator to find your nearest spot to play.