Lottery, Bingo & Number Games
Bingo dauber
A bingo dauber is a pen-like tool with a sponge tip that players use to mark called numbers on their bingo cards during a game.
Key points
- A bingo dauber is a marker used to dab called numbers on bingo cards; it is also called a dabber.1
- Players use the dauber to mark matching numbers as they are called, then check for a winning pattern or full card.1
- The dauber is distinct from the game itself: bingo is the game, the dauber is only the marking tool.12
- Ink from a bingo dauber can stain clothes; prompt treatment with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser helps remove it.
- Dabbers come in various colours and tip sizes, designed for a clear, quick mark without smudging.
How to remove bingo dauber ink from clothes
- Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb excess ink — do not rub, as that spreads the stain.
- Apply rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes to break down the ink.
- Rinse with cold water, then launder as usual. Repeat if the stain persists.
Using a bingo dauber
As each number is called, the player checks their bingo card and marks any matching number with the dauber.1 The marked numbers are then used to complete the winning pattern or full card required by the bingo game.1
Dabbers come in various colours and tip sizes, and are designed to make a clear, quick mark without smudging. The tool is specific to bingo and is not used in other gambling games.
Common questions
How to get bingo dauber out of clothes?
Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb excess ink. Apply rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser to the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water and launder as usual.
How to remove bingo dauber ink from clothes?
Treat the stain promptly by blotting, then applying rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser. Let it sit, rinse with cold water, and wash. Repeat if needed.
Where this term is used
Related terms
Sources
- Bingo (British version) en.wikipedia.org Provides the definition, alternative name, and description of how a bingo dauber is used.
- How bingo is defined gamblingcommission.gov.uk Supports the distinction between the game of bingo and the marking tool.
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