Paper bingo is back on the Las Vegas Strip as Circus Circus quietly soft-opened Lucky’s Bingo Room, bringing back traditional cards, daubers and live “Bingo” calls in a corridor dominated by electronic play. The nostalgia-focused room debuted on Wednesday and seats about 255 players.
Lucky’s operates Thursday through Sunday with five daily sessions starting at 1 p.m., each featuring 10 paper-only games including traditional rounds, a bonus and a coverall. Full-session packages cost $30, with add-ons available, and prizes range from about $50 up to roughly $1,500, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Why Bingo Disappeared From The Strip
For years, Strip operators steadily swapped out bingo halls for higher-margin slot machines, table games and flashy attractions, pushing traditional paper bingo toward off-Strip locals casinos. The Riviera was the last notable Strip property to regularly spread bingo before it closed in 2015, taking the game off the main tourist corridor’s marquee roster, per Wikipedia.
Why Circus Circus Is Betting On Bingo
Circus Circus executives say the goal is to “bring back vintage/old-school Vegas” and “bring back fun,” banking on nostalgia and lower prices in a city where everything else seems to be getting more expensive. Management told media the property is pairing bingo with low-stakes table games and budget-friendly food to lure visitors who are picky about value. For now, the new hall makes Circus Circus the only casino on the Strip offering bingo, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
What To Expect At Lucky's
Lucky's Bingo Room is on the second floor of Circus Circus, just past the Adventuredome entrance; the resort lists its address as 2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Inside, expect neat rows of seats, quick-moving sessions designed for frequent turnovers and inexpensive concessions that match the value-focused vibe. For location details and visitor information, see Circus Circus.
