Within a minute of a new game starting, player Olive Turney called out “Winner!”, and a room monitor verified her game. Large monitors on the walls ensured that everyone knew which square was in play. Games used a variety of configurations to make things more fun, with patterns such as Crazy L, Progressive X, stamps and six-pack configurations. “It guarantees you’re not going to miss a number,” said Jenifer Smith, the casino’s advertising and public relations manager.įor those who like playing the old-fashioned way, they had the option of marking paper with ink daubers (markers). The software automatically marked the corresponding square on the device.
Gamers used electronic devices that can display multiple cards, using FortuNet software. The day before the official opening, the casino at 221 N. The bingo room is just off the main casino floor near Starbucks. The Rampart Casino increased its gaming offerings April 19, opening a new bingo room that can accommodate 300 people, with another 40 in a separate, glass-enclosed smoking room.
The very next number was a winner, and Turney called a monitor to verify her card. Barbara Selph, left, and Olive Turney play bingo April 18 at the Rampart Casino, 221 N.
