A lot has been talked in the press recently concerning the bingo industry struggling as a result of the smoking ban in England. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for big aid to help keep the industry afloat. But will the web version of this quintessential game offer a reprieve, or will it never compare to its land based opposite?
Bingo is an ancient game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game recently had seen a recent comeback in acceptance with younger members of society deciding to go to the bingo parlours rather than the discos on a weekend. All this is about to be destroyed with the enacting of the anti cigarette law all over UK.
No longer will enthusiasts be able to puff on cigarettes whilst marking numbers. From the summer of 2007 all public areas will not be permitted to allow smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlors, which are possibly the most popular locations where people like to puff on cigarettes.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be observed in Scotland where smoking is already barred in the bingo parlours. Numbers have dropped and the industry is absolutely struggling for its life. But where did all the players go? Obviously they have not forgotten this established game?
The answer is on the net. Gamblers realize that they can wager on bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a cocktail and cig and still enjoy huge prizes. This is a recent development and has happened just about perfectly with the anti smoking law.
Of course betting on on the web could never replace the collective portion of heading over to the bingo hall, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left many bingo enthusiasts with little alternative.
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