V1STBINGO
IS BACK!
Frequently Asked Questions
V1ST - Veterans First Bingo is operated by V1ST - Veterans First, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the building of homes for our homeless veterans.
You can learn more at V1ST.ORG
This game is synomous with V1STBingo who created it. Upon entering the BINGO hall, you'll observe the tables and chairs set up as shown in the seating chart you will be given. Each player may sit wherever they want. However, throughout the evening, a fellow player will randomly draw a number from a “hat” at two to three intervals. The seat that matches the drawn number wins. The prize pool for HOT SEAT BINGO can grow depending on how many additional tickets are bought.
A buy-in pack comes with one ticket included, while each additional ticket costs $2.00.
Yes. There will be two lines; one specifically for ATM/DEBIT or Credit Card transactions and another for all CASH transactions. We hope this arrangement will speed up the purchase process.
Yes, there is ample parking behind the building.
Up to 80 players at each game.
Although players must be eighteen (18) years or older to play, childcare is provided for parents wanting to bring their children.
To learn more about childcare, please call (925) 557-7175 and select option 1 for more information.
Yes! Currently we are serving a limited amount of cold soft drinks and candies BUT will be expanding to serve other food soon.
Sorry, no smoking or alcohol is permitted.
A Buy-in Pack is required to play bingo which consists of two (2) sheet sets consisting of six cards on each sheet, and also five (5) pull tabs worth $100 to $300 per game.
We use paper bingo sheets containing 6 "cards" per sheet. So if you have two (2) sheets, you are playing 12 games at a time.
Yes. You may bring your own or purchase when you arrive.
Your first Buy-in-Bingo-Pack costs $36 and includes two (2) sets of games with six games per sheet and five (5) pull tabs.
Yes! Each additional Bingo Pack - after the initial pack is $10.00
Yes! Flash Bingo - Stay with us, there will be more information later
Each bingo game jackpot is determined by the number of players; typically prizes range from $100.00 to $300 for each game.
The more players the higher the jackpots, so bring your friends!
Yes, we always need volunteers.
Please contact us at (925) 557-7175 for more information.
V1ST.ORG, also known as Veterans First, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that currently operates under the auspices and in alliance with Children’s Health Advocacy, Research, Medical Education and Development, Incorporated (“CHARMED, INC.).
Veterans First is committed to underwriting the building of housing for our over 40,000 homeless veterans who are currently still living on the streets of this nation. These veterans fought for the United States in wars from World War II to Afghanistan but came home to face a huge range of housing challenges across a wide swath of people.
