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A computer uses a random number generator as the basis for formatting the number combinations of new bingo cards, and stores each new combination in memory. This proceeds until the number of generated and stored cards reaches a designated number, whereupon the computer scans the combinations in memo

A computer uses a random number generator as the basis for formatting the number combinations of new bingo cards, and stores each new combination in memory. This proceeds until the number of generated and stored cards reaches a designated number, whereupon the computer scans the combinations in memory to detect duplicates, and removes combinations in such a way as to eliminate duplication. A high-spoeed, graphics printer, for example a laser printer, is then used and computer-controlled to print bingo cards on paper, using the number combinations in memory.

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A method for making bingo cards, comprising the steps: (a) generating a first plurality of random numbers utilizing the random number generating capability of a computer, (b) formatting on the basis of said first plurality of random numbers a first number combination for a first bingo card, utilizin

A method for making bingo cards, comprising the steps: (a) generating a first plurality of random numbers utilizing the random number generating capability of a computer, (b) formatting on the basis of said first plurality of random numbers a first number combination for a first bingo card, utilizing the electronic processing capability of the said computer and a formatting program, (c) storing the first number combination for the first bingo card in an electronic or magnetic memory means, (d) generating a further plurality of random numbers utilizing the said random number generating capability, (e) formatting on the basis of said further plurality of random numbers a further number combination for a further bingo card, utilizing the electronic processing capability of the said computer and said formatting program, (f) storing the further number combination for the further bingo card in the memory means, (g) repeated steps (d), (e) and (f) in that order until the total of stored number combinations in the memory reaches a predetermined level, (h) using said electronic processing capability to scan the number combinations in the memory means in order to detect duplicates, (i) if required, removing number combinations from the memory means in order to eliminate duplication, and (j) using a computer-controlled, high-speed graphics printer to print bingo cards on paper, utilizing the number combinations remaining in the memory means.