Much has been talked in the papers recently concerning the bingo industry struggling as a result of the anti cigarette law in Britain. Things have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for huge aid to help keep the industry afloat. However will the internet version of this quintessential game provide a escape, or might it not compare to its real life peer?
Bingo has been an enduring game generally played by the "blue rinse" generation. In any case the game of late had witnessed a recent return in popularity with younger men and women opting to visit the bingo parlors instead of the clubs on a weekend. All this is about to get flipped on its head with the introduction of the anti cigarette law all over England and Wales.
No longer will gamblers be allowed to smoke while marking off their numbers. From the summer of 2007 every public location will not be allowed to permit smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favorite places where folks enjoy smoking.
The results of the smoking ban can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already not permitted in the bingo parlors. Profits have plunged and the industry is absolutely struggling for to stay alive. But where have all the players gone? Obviously they haven’t cast aside this age old game?
The answer is online. Gamblers are now realizing that they can play bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a beverage and fag and in the end, have a chance at big prizes. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.
Of course betting on online can never replace the social part of going over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of men and women the rules have left many bingo players with no choice.
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