What should you look for when your organization needs a new bingo machine for your bingo?

Bingo equipment has come a long way from basically a glorified bingo cages to today's modern touch-screen computerized version. While there are many basic bingo consoles still on the market (and basic can be fine), we recommend that most bingo managers with serious weekly bingo games take the time to learn how to operate a more advanced bingo console.

Why should you want to upgrade? The computerized bingo machines simply have a lot of great options that, once mastered, will make your bingo run more smoothly. For one, every advanced bingo console we recommend is going to automatically come with a bingo verifier. (For those that don't know, a bingo verifier will verify good bingos by looking at the center square number on any bingo card. This is much faster than calling back numbers and provides a layer of security from bingo cheats). Secondly, some advanced bingo consoles will integrate better with electronic bingo.

One thing's for sure when looking at bingo consoles, make sure you ask questions and do a little research. Make sure that the bingo supplier you are considering has a technical staff that is familar with bingo machine installation. Make sure that your bingo flashboards are compatible, or that your bingo supplier knows how to make them compatible. Finally, make sure that your bingo supplier is available for training and follow-up questions.