Originally: a game of chance in which numbers are drawn at random and players place counters on corresponding numbers on cards, the winner being the…

A game of chance based on the drawing of numbers and covering of corresponding numbers on cards, in a manner similar to lotto.

Lotto, tombola, or (now usually) bingo, esp. as played for money (originally in the Army). Hence also applied to the organizer of the game, a…

= house, n.1 14. Also: a call to attract players to this. Frequently attributive.

A modern development of lotto, n.1 (sense 1), often played in public halls, etc., for prizes. Also attributive.

Australian. A gambling game, resembling lotto, in which playing-cards are used. Also attributive.