An abundance has been stated in the press just a while ago regarding the bingo industry being hit because of the cigarette ban in the UK. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded massive aid to assist in keeping the businesses afloat. But can the online adaptation of this quintessential game offer a escape, or will it not compare to its real life peer?
Bingo is an established game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game of late had experienced a recent return in appeal with younger members of society deciding to go to the bingo halls rather than the bars on a weekend. All this is about to be reversed with the legislating of the anti smoking law across UK.
No longer will players be allowed to puff on cigarettes whilst dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of ‘07 all public places will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their locations and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favored places where many people enjoy smoking.
The effects of the anti cigarette law can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already not allowed in the bingo halls. Numbers have plunged and the business is literally fighting for its life. But where did all the players go? Obviously they have not cast aside this established game?
The answer is on the internet. Gamblers realise that they can wager on bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a beer and smoke and still enjoy huge prizes. This is a recent anomaly and has happened just about perfectly with the anti smoking law.
Of course betting on on the internet is unlikely to replace the social aspect of going over to the bingo hall, but for a group of people the law has left a number of bingo players with no option.
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