An abundance has been stated in the papers recently concerning the bingo industry being hit as a result of the anti cigarette law in Britain. Things have grown so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded big tax cuts to assist in keeping the businesses alive. But will the web version of this quintessential game present a reprieve, or will it never compare to its land based relative?
Bingo is an ancient game generally enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game lately had witnessed a recent increase in appeal with younger people deciding to visit the bingo parlors rather than the discos on a weekend. This is all about to be destroyed with the introduction of the anti cigarette law throughout United Kingdom.
No longer will gamblers be able to puff on cigarettes while marking numbers. From the summer of 2007 every public location will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most favorite locations where people enjoy smoking.
The effects of the anti smoking law can already be felt in Scotland where cigarettes are already barred in the bingo parlors. Numbers have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt struggling for to stay alive. But where have all the players gone? Obviously they have not given up on this established game?
The answer is online. People realise that they can wager on bingo from their computer at the same time enjoying a cocktail and fag and in the end, enjoy big prizes. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.
Of course gambling on on the internet can never replace the collective portion of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of people the law has left many bingo players with little alternative.
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