An abundance has been reported in the papers not long ago concerning the bingo industry being hit as a result of the anti smoking law in England. Conditions have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive tax cuts to assist in keeping the businesses from going bankrupt. But will the internet variation of this quintessential game present a lifeline, or will it never compare to its real life peer?
Bingo is an enduring game normally played by the "blue rinse" generation. In any case the game lately had seen a recent return in appeal with younger members of society opting to go to the bingo parlors instead of the clubs on a Saturday night. This is all about to be destroyed with the enacting of the anti smoking law all over England and Wales.
No longer will players be permitted to smoke at the same time marking numbers. Starting in the summer of ‘07 every public place will not be permitted to allow cigarettes in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most favorite locations where people like to puff on cigarettes.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be looked at in Scotland where smoking is already barred in the bingo parlors. Profits have plunged and the business is beyond a doubt struggling for its life. But where did the players go? Certainly they have not abandoned this familiar game?
The answer is on the net. People realise that they can play bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a beverage and cig and still enjoy huge prizes. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the ban on cigarettes.
Of course gambling on on the net is unlikely to replace the collective aspect of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of men and women the law has left many bingo players with no option.
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