HOW TO PLAY
BINGO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Bingo Lingo.................................................. Page 4
How to Play.................................................. Page 5
First Time Player, Frequently Asked
Questions...................................................... Page 6
Electronic BingoStar® Info........................ Page 6
Bingo Drawings........................................... Page 7
House Rules................................................ Page 10
BingoStar® Rules........................................Page 15
Jackpot Payouts......................................... Page 17
Monday–Friday
10:00am | Doors Open
11:00am | Sunshine Session
1:30pm | Midday Session
4:00pm | Matinee Session
6:00pm | Practice/Warm-Ups Session
7:00pm | Regular Session
10:30pm | Late Session
Saturday & Sunday
9:00am | Doors Open
10:00am | Sunshine Session
12:00pm | Matinee Session
2:00pm | Practice/Warm-Ups Session
3:00pm | Regular Session
6:30pm | Late Session
Saturday | Night Time Bingo
9:00pm | Doors Open–Party Starts
10:00pm | Night Time session
Note: All times are approximate. Doors opening and game times may
vary during special bingo sessions. Program subject to change without
notice. Listen for special announcements. Consult www.sanmanuel.com
or the San Manuel monthly mailer for more information.
Bussing Info: (800) 331-9536
Additional Info: (800) 359-BINGO | (909) 864-5050
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BINGO LINGO
Border Colors: Bingo halls typically use colored
paper to distinguish the various games played from
each other. The bingo caller will announce the name
of the game and the paper color it is played on at
the start of each game.
Buy-In: A pre-made “pack” of assorted bingo games
for a particular bingo session (i.e., regular, matinee,
etc.). On a typical day, San Manuel packages two
sets of 15 multi-colored Regular-Session games
(six-ons), three jackpot games, an admission ticket,
and a door stub. This “pack” is sold at a given price
and is generally required to participate in some
bingo sessions or play certain jackpot games.
Crazy: A bingo pattern that rotates in 90-degree
increments.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Jackpot: Our famous unlimited
jackpot played at the close of Regular-Session
games. You pick your own numbers.
Double Action: A bingo card that has two numbers
in each square. Players only need one number to
complete the square. Since each card has twice
as many numbers as a regular bingo card, you get
double the daubing action! Also called Dual Daub.
Easyway: A bingo pattern that includes the “Free”
space. In Double and Triple Bingo Games, it allows
the four outside corners to count as a bingo.
Faces: The number of cards per bingo sheet.
Hardway: A bingo pattern that does not include the
“Free” space.
Odd/Even: The first ball called determines if odd
or even numbers are wild. If the first ball is an odd
number, all of the odd numbers are marked out (1, 3,
5, 7, etc.). The same idea applies if the first ball is an
even number. See Wild # below.
On for the Money: You may hear someone say “I’m
on!” This means they only need one more number to
BINGO!
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Six-Ons/Three-Ons: The number of faces or cards
on a colored playing sheet. A six-on has 6 bingo
cards per sheet and a three-on has 3 bingo cards
per sheet, etc.
Wild #: Some bingo games are played with wild
numbers. When a wild # is used, a player marks
(daubs) all the numbers that end with the wild #.
For example, if the caller announces that the wild #
is “33”, the player marks out all of his/her numbers
that end in a “3” (3, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73).
Examples of Bingo Patterns
OR
Block of 9
Corners
Block of 6
OR
Block of 4
Triple Dot
HOW TO PLAY BINGO
Each player has bingo cards with 24 random
numbers ranging from 1 to 75 and placed in columns
headed by the letters B, I, N, G, O. There is also one
“Free Space”, located in the middle of each card.
Numbers and letters are marked on bingo balls,
which are pulled from a blower by the caller, then
announced. Players having a called number on their
cards, daub (mark out) the corresponding square.
When your numbers match the specified bingo
pattern you yell “BINGO”. Your marked numbers
will begin to form patterns or pictures. When your
pattern matches the caller’s displayed image (or
program image) you yell “BINGO” to stop the
caller. Your bingo card will be verified to see if your
pattern is valid. Remember to yell loud so the caller
can acknowledge you.
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FIRST TIME PLAYER
If you are a first time bingo player, here are some
tips to help you get started:
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rrive at least one hour before the games start.
This will give you enough time to ask questions
and go over the bingo basics.
•P
re-mark your bingo cards with a highlighter,
pen, or different color dauber. Some games
require you to get a specific pattern, like the
letter “Z”, that can be drawn on the card. This will
help keep you focused on the numbers needed to
form the winning pattern.
QUESTIONS
Feel free to ask for assistance. Bingo staff will be
available to show you how to play. Just ask any of
our friendly staff, or let us know that you are new
and ask about our beginner pack. Don’t worry, you
are not alone.
ELECTRONIC BINGOSTAR®
• Lets you play more bingo cards effortlessly
• Advances the game and marks your
numbers automatically
• Is available in English & Spanish
• Lets you customize your game screen
• Alerts you when you are 1 number away
• Notifies you when you bingo by flashing
“WINNER” on the screen and plays a musical tune.
See section: BingoStar® Rules for more details.
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BINGO DRAWINGS
King & Queen
Winners play free on the highest available buy-in
pack for 6 consecutive days on the Regular Session.
Winners play free on all bingo days including New
Year’s Eve, Bingo Anniversary Saturday and Sunday,
April Showers and Oktoberfest Game. Winners must
inform their floor clerk that they are playing as the
King/Queen so their bingos are treated accordingly.
Kings/Queens receive no less than $1,000 if they win
on Regular Session bingo (does not include Jackpot
Games), including electronic bingo, no matter how
many prize splits are announced. Additionally, if
the winner attends all 6 consecutive days of their
free play and does not win a bingo on the Regular
Session, they will be paid $500 for their perfect
attendance. Seats will be reserved for the winner on
the caller stand. This prize is NOT transferable.
1 Month: Winners play free on the Regular session
buy-in for either the next 30 days or the next
month if it is the End of the Month drawings. Any
closed days are not included.
1 Week: Winners play free on the Regular Session
buy-in for 6 consecutive days starting on the next
bingo session. Closed days are skipped over to the
next open day.
Regular Session Paper Level 2 Free Play
Valid on a single Regular Session Level 2 Paper
buy-in pack valid up to $25. Winners have 7 days to
redeem their free play from the date received.
Matinee Session Paper Free Play
Valid on a single Matinee Paper buy-in pack valued
up to $15. Winners have 7 days to redeem their free
play from the date received.
Midday Session Paper Free Play
Valid on a single Midday Paper buy-in pack valued
up to $20. Winners have 7 days to redeem their free
play from the date received.
Fast Cash Drawings
These special drawings are for cash prizes! We require
winners to complete a Prize Agreement and W-9—
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forms for winnings. Prizes are cumulative throughout
the year. Amounts exceeding $600 are taxable. Tax
forms will be sent to you at the end of the year.
Birthday
This drawing is open to our birthday players only.
Winner’s of this drawing receive a Regular Session
Buy-In that must be used by the expiration date. Free
play is valid on a Regular Session buy-in that is priced
$25 or less, and has no cash value. To participate in this
drawing you must purchase a Birthday buy-in to receive
your drawing ticket in our Birthday Value Pack.
Last Sunday of the Month
Each Sunday’s buy-in will include a special pink
door stub. The more Sundays you play, the more
chances you have to win. Pink door stubs will be
drawn for the current month only. On the last
Sunday of every month, 5 drawings for cash prizes
will be awarded: 1 @ $5,000; 1 @ $4,000; 1 @
$3,000; 1 @ $2,000; and 1 @ $1,000.
Winner’s Circle
Winners on any of our drawings or bingo games
receive a qualifying ticket to participate in the monthly
Winner’s Circle drawing. The date of the drawing will
be announced on a monthly basis and printed in our
Monthly Mailer. All qualifying tickets must be turned
in to your floor clerk on the night they are won to be
entered in the drawing. On the announced date, a
drawing will be done from all of the qualified tickets
from the given time period. Three tickets will be
drawn: 1 @ $3,000; 1 @ $2,000; 1 @ $1,000.
Drawing Rules:
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issed days will not be the responsibility of
management
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nce a player has redeemed a free pack, the prize
cannot be transferred
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ll sessions are subject to sell out and a free play
prize does not guarantee a seat in the hall
•M
anagement may, at its discretion, adjust dates
accordingly to compensate for specials or closed
days
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• Winners
must show their I.D. and their winning
drawing ticket in person at the Free Play door to
redeem their free buy-in pack
• Drawing prize is transferable at the time of win
only unless otherwise stated
• Unless otherwise specified, winners must be
present and possess a buy-in for that session’s
bingo
• Limit 1 prize drawing per player
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he announcer will read the ticket number three
times and say, “Going once...twice...pass.”
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ou must yell, “HERE!” or “BINGO!” loud enough
for the announcer to acknowledge your response
before a ticket is passed
• If no ticket is acknowledged during the course of
the drawing, a new ticket will be drawn
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rizes that are unclaimed by the end of the
session shall be forfeited
• Do
not depend on anyone to yell for you; this is
your responsibility
•L
ost entries or ticket stubs shall not be the
responsibility of management
•W
inners of $600 or more must complete a W-9
and Prize Agreement Form to collect winnings
•T
ickets that are blank, altered, daubed, defaced,
and/or contain address labels may be disqualified
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HOUSE RULES
1. We adhere to and strongly enforce the following
rules. It is the players responsibility to read and
understand all house rules. Please understand that a
missed bingo is a bingo that the player has missed,
slept through, not noticed or made the caller aware
of and/or stopped the caller from calling any part of
the next number. If a floor clerk has any knowledge
of a Bingo, they will attempt to stop the game,
however IT IS THE PLAYER’S RESPONSIBILITY
to stop the caller from calling any part of the next
number and/or closing the game, or it will be
considered a missed bingo.
2. In the event that there is a customer dispute
concerning a missed bingo, Bingo management
will attempt to resolve the dispute. If the patron
is dissatisfied with management’s decision, bingo
management will then follow the Bingo Patron
Dispute Policy. The Player will be given a Gaming
Activity Dispute Form, and a Gaming Commission
investigator will conduct an investigation. At that
point, the Gaming Commission will have the final
ruling in the outcome of the dispute.
3. Please do not repeat the numbers as they appear
around the room or as the caller calls them, this
can be distracting to other players.
4. Keep all noise and talking to an absolute
minimum while games are in progress.
5. Discount coupons are only valid at time of
purchase.
6. No unauthorized gambling activities, e.g., horses,
pyramids, etc.
7. Absolutely NO refunds for items purchased at the
bingo admissions without a receipt. No refunds or
exchanges for floor sales. All floor sales are final.
8. The smoking of cigars and pipes may be
permitted in designated Casino areas only. The
smoking of clove cigarettes is not permitted in
the bingo hall.
9. No unauthorized game aids, electronic or
otherwise, permitted in the Bingo Hall.
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10. B
ingo points can only be awarded on the day of
purchase and during bingo hours.
11. C
harging of cell phones is not permitted in the
Facility’s outlets.
12. P
lease restrict the use of cell phones while bingo
is in session: set to vibrate. If you do need to talk
on your cell, we kindly ask players go outside the
bingo hall to converse as this may be disruptive
and cause someone to miss a bingo.
DO-IT-YOURSELF JACKPOT RULES
1. Pick 8 different numbers from 1 to 75, catch all
8 numbers in 20 #’s or less to win Jackpot. If no
winner, we will continue for 2 consolation prizes
of $1,000 each.
2. All original white copies must be turned into
the lock boxes by the end of the 14th Regular
Session game, no exceptions.
3. Players are solely responsible for placing their own
original white copies in the proper lock box.
4. Must be filled out with a ballpoint pen.
5. Lost originals will not be management’s responsibility.
6. No prize money will be awarded for lost originals.
7. Winner must have the last number called.
8. Original and copy must be identical and legible to be a valid bingo.
CASH BALL JACKPOT RULES
1. Jackpot starts at $500 for the Regular Session.
2. Regular Session Jackpot grows $25 each time the
nightly Cash Ball number is called on the Regular
Session.
3.Cash Ball doubles the prize amount on the
Sunshine, Midday, Matinee and Night Time
Sessions.
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4. Player must bingo on the Cash Ball number to
win the Cash Ball prize.
5. Cash Ball must be the last number called and it
must be part of the winning bingo pattern.
6. Cash Ball receipts must be signed before the start
of the session in play.
7. Unsigned receipts will not be paid.
8.Cash Ball Receipts must be displayed at all times
during the Session in play and presented at the
time of verification.
9. Not valid without a buy-in for the Session in play.
10. Cash Ball receipts are not transferable.
11. Cash
Ball Jackpot is available for both paper and
Electronic bingo.
12. Signatures must be verified with a second
signature.
BINGO RULES
1. E
ach player sitting in the Bingo Hall must have
their own buy-in. In order to play all Jackpots, you
must have a buy-in for the current session. No
splitting of packs is allowed. Player’s receipt must
be displayed in full view at all times. Floor clerks
are allowed to ask for proof of purchase if the
receipt is not displayed.
2. One seat per player, and you must have a buy-in to
save a seat. When saving a seat for another player,
a buy-in must be purchased and displayed for both
players.
3. To
be eligible to win special drawings, players
must be in possession of a Regular Session buy-in
for that day’s drawing. A player can only win once
per drawing, and the winner must be present
unless otherwise specified. All drawings are
subject to verification.
4. O
nce the caller drops the balls, the game is
closed. No other bingos will be honored. On all
games, including progressive games, once the
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caller calls the letter of the next ball, no other
bingos will be honored.
5. Players must have the last number called, and it
must be part of the pattern we are playing to be a
winner.
6. Player is responsible to yell “Bingo” loud enough
to stop the caller. Raising your hand, winning
paper and/or hand-held device does not
constitute notification of a bingo.
7. Only one BingoStar® unit per guest allowed. If
players are playing more than one BingoStar® unit
and win, player will not be paid.
8. No one is permitted to enter the Bingo Hall
during the DIY Jackpot.
9. All bingo players must have proper ID and
complete a W-2G form to collect prizes of $1,200
and above.
10. Anyone altering bingo cards will be prosecuted
to the full extent of federal laws.
11. C
ash Ball Jackpot is available for both Paper and
Electronic Bingo.
12. In case of a dispute or discrepancy, bingo
manager’s decision is final, but subject to appeal
to the San Manuel Gaming Commission.
13. F
loor clerks are only allowed to play 2 games per
session for bingo players.
14. T
here is no limit on the amount of games that a
player may play for another player, but the player
playing the cards for the other player must have
their own buy-in.
15. P
layers must be present in the Bingo Hall in
order to win. The bathrooms in the bingo area,
Snack Shack, Bingo Club Serrano, Bingo Guest
Services, the Do-It-Yourself booth, and the Bingo
admissions constitute the Bingo Hall.
16. P
layers must be 21 years of age to enter the
casino, enter into drawings, promotions and/or
competitions.
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17. Shirts and shoes are required.
18. A
bsolutely no illegal drugs or weapons of any
kind are permitted throughout the facility.
19. Outside food or drinks are prohibited from being
brought into the facility.
20. S
an Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino reserves the
right to refuse service to anyone.
21. S
an Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino is not
responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
22.Management reserves the right to modify or
cancel events/promotions/rules without notice.
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BINGOSTAR® RULES
1. Machine malfunction voids all pays and plays.
2. Limit 1 BingoStar® per player. No player may play
more than 1 unit. Wins will not be paid if player is
playing more than 1 unit.
3. Players must yell loud enough to stop the Caller.
4. It is the players responsibility to monitor the machine
during the game and yell, “BINGO!” When machine
indicates a winning pattern. The machine will flash
“Winner” on the screen and play a musical tune.
5. If the BingoStar® is not on the correct game, not
marking numbers, loses power, or performs in a manner
that does not allow the player to monitor the game
properly, kindly inform a bingo staff member promptly.
6. If your unit does not make a noise when you
touch the screen please return the unit for
replacement.
7. When the machine beeps twice it means you are 1
number away from a possible win. Note: This may
not occur with all bingo games.
8. Upon verification of a potential win, the player’s
machine number must be present in the
BingoStar® and the player must have the matching
receipt. No wins will be paid to players that do not
posses their matching BingoStar® number.
9. Management is not responsible for lost or stolen
receipts.
10. B
ingo players may have another bingo player
watch their machine if the player watching the
machine does not have a machine of their own.
11. Employees may watch a player’s machine.
12. P
layers must be present in the Bingo Hall in
order to win. The bathrooms in the Bingo area,
Snack Shack, Bingo Club Serrano, Bingo Guest
Services, the Do-It-Yourself booth, and the Bingo
admissions constitute the Bingo Hall.
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Regular Session Play:
1. Electronic limit: 1 package maximum. Players may
play only one of the Electronic Regular Session
Packs: Copper, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Sunshine Session Play:
1. Electronic limit: 1 package maximum. Players
may play only one of the following Electronic
Sunshine Session Packs: Sliver, Gold.
Midday Session Play:
1. Electronic limit: 1 package maximum. Players may
play one of the following Electronic Value Packs:
Silver, Gold.
2.Booster Pack Limit: 1 Booster Pack maximum
(must purchase an electronic entry pack)
Matinee Session
1. Electronic limit: 1 package maximum. Players may
play only one of the following Electronic Buy-Ins:
Silver, Gold.
Practice, Warm-Ups, Late Bird, and Night Owl
1. Electronic limit: 3 package maximum. Players
may play 3 of the following Electronic Buy-Ins:
Practice, Warm-Ups, Late Bird, and Night Owls.
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JACKPOT PAYOUTS
Cash Ball
• Regular
Session Jackpot starts at $500! Jackpot
grows $25 each time the Cash Ball is called
during the Regular Session games nightly.
• Cash Ball doubles the prize amount on the Sunshine,
Midday, Matinee, and Night Time Bingo Sessions.
•M
ust Bingo on the nightly Cash Ball number to
win the Cash Ball prize. Cash Ball must be the last
number called in the game and must be a part of
the winning Bingo pattern.
• Cashball is played in conjunction with: Sunshine,
Midday, Matinee, Regular and Night Time Session.
•C
ash Ball receipts must be signed before the
start of each session.
•C
ash Ball receipts must be displayed at all times
during each session and presented at time of
verification. Unsigned receipts will not be paid.
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ot valid without buy-in. Cash Ball receipts are
not transferable between players.
• Cash
Ball Jackpot is available for both Paper and
Electronic Bingo.
Shotgun Bingo
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atch exactly 10 numbers on 1 card
No free space; pays $500
• Bonus #1 paid if pattern forms
Inside or Outside Corners
• Bonus #2 paid if pattern forms
Hardway Six Pack
• Each bonus starts at $100 and
increases $50 until hit
• Last number called does NOT have
to be part of the bonus pattern
• If you bingo and have 11 numbers or more this will
not be a valid bingo
Good Night Irene–Prizes posted daily
• Two straight lines – $1,000
• Jackpots paid on special patterns: Top and
Bottom Line, Crazy L & Railroad Tracks (hardway)
• Each of the 3 bonuses grow $50 until hit
• Each bonus starts at $100
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Super Jackpot Prizes are posted daily
•F
ull card jackpot starts at 50 numbers or less
for $5,000.
• Stays for two days after Hit/Must Go.
• Then grows $1,000 per day until it reaches
$10,000.
• If no winner for $10,000, on the next scheduled
day, we will play a Must Go Prize for $5,000.
Odd/Even Jackpot
49 #s...................................... $10,000
50 #s...................................... $7,500
51 #s....................................... $5,000
52 #s...................................... $2,500
53 #s and up....................... $1,000
Do-It-Yourself Jackpot prizes posted daily 20 numbers or less pays Jackpot
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ach day of the week has its own jackpot starting
at $15,000.
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: grows
$3,000 each day
• Prize stays at $15,000 for 2 weeks. Prize
progresses every week thereafter until hit.
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday: grows $5,000 each day.
• 21 numbers or more pays two consolation prizes
of $1,000 each.
Sunshine Session
Dual Daub Full Card: bonus starts at $50 in 35 #’S
or less. If the bonus does not get hit in 35#’s or
less the bonus will increase $25 and 1 # until it is
hit consolation prize$250.
4X4
4 Blocks of 4 on a 4on. If the Block of 4 with the
last number called is in a corner, you win the bonus
prize of $150.
Crazy I
Bingo in the “I” row pays $300. Consolation prize
$150.
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sanmanuel.com |
777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland, CA 92346 | 1-888-777-7404
Must be 21 to enter casino. Please gamble responsibly | 1-800-GAMBLER
Restrictions may apply. All times are approximate. Door opening and game times may vary
during special bingo sessions. See Game Patterns and Pricing brochure for complete details.
Program subject to change without notice. Listen for special announcements. Please see the
website for more information. Persons who have voluntarily or involuntarily been excluded
from the property or who have requested self-exclusion from the property are not eligible to
participate in Bingo promotions. Management reserves the right to modify or cancel events/
promotions/rules without notice. See a Bingo representative for official rules and details.
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