Who would have thought that bingo could be an extreme sport? | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

Who would have thought that bingo could be an extreme sport? | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Leave your red Sharpie at home this weekend and try a different kind of bingo: parachute bingo. Skydivers will leap out of an aircraft at 10,000 feet, pull the parachute chord and find your bingo target for serious cash prizes starting at 5 p.m. today in Orange Beach, Ala.
The cost is $10 per square, with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Orange Beach Parks and Recreation Department. The first place winner will walk away with $1,500 while second place will earn $750, the third place winner takes home a cool $500, and fourth place wins $250. Skydivers are provided by Emerald Coast Skydiving.

Split-the-pot tickets will be available for $1 per ticket at the gate on the day of event.

The event will take place at 4389 Bill Silvers Road, Orange Beach, Ala. (off Highway 161). Details: Visit www.obparksandrec.com."