Much has been stated in the papers not long ago regarding the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti cigarette law in England. Things have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for massive tax cuts to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. But will the web version of this traditional game present a reprieve, or might it in no way compare to its real life relative?
Bingo is an established game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. For all that the game of late had experienced a recent return in popularity with younger people opting to visit the bingo parlors instead of the bars on a Saturday night. This is all about to be reversed with the introduction of the smoking ban across UK.
No more will enthusiasts be able to smoke whilst marking numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 all public locations will no longer be allowed to permit cigarettes in their locations and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favorite locations where people like to smoke.
The outcome of the smoking ban can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already barred in the bingo parlors. Profits have plummeted and the business is literally fighting for its life. But where have the players gone? Obviously they have not abandoned this established game?
The answer is online. Players realize that they can enjoy bingo from their computer whilst enjoying a beverage and cig and still have a chance at massive prizes. This is a recent anomaly and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the ban on smoking.
Of course betting on on the net will never replace the social portion of going down to the bingo parlour, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left a lot of bingo enthusiasts with no alternative.
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