A lot has been reported in the press not long ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti smoking law in the United Kingdom. Things have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for massive tax cuts to help keep the industry from going bankrupt. But can the internet version of this traditional game provide a lifeline, or will it never compare to its bricks and mortar opposite?
Bingo is an familiar game normally enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. However the game of late had seen a recent increase in acceptance with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo parlors rather than the discos on a weekend. This is all about to be reversed with the legislating of the anti smoking law across Britain.
No longer will gamblers be allowed to smoke at the same time marking off their numbers. From the summer of 2007 all public locations will no longer be allowed to permit smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most common areas where folks like to smoke.
The effects of the cigarette ban can already be observed in Scotland where smoking is already forbidden in the bingo parlours. Profits have plummeted and the industry is literally fighting for its life. But where have the players gone? Surely they have not forgotten this ancient game?
The answer is on the internet. Players realize that they can participate in bingo using their computer at the same time enjoying a drink and cigarette and still have a chance at huge prizes. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened almost perfectly with the anti smoking law.
Of course betting on online will never replace the communal portion of going over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of players the rules have left many bingo players with little option.
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