Much has been stated in the papers just a while ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti cigarette law in Britain. Conditions have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive aid to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. But does the online version of this traditional game offer a lifeline, or will it never compare to its land based peer?
Bingo is an classic game historically played by the "blue haired" generation. However the game lately had witnessed a recent return in popularity with younger members of society opting to go to the bingo parlors instead of the discos on a Saturday night. This is all about to be destroyed with the enforcement of the anti cigarette law all over UK.
No more will gamblers be permitted to smoke while marking numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public location will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favorite locations where people enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the cigarette ban can already be looked at in Scotland where cigarettes are already forbidden in the bingo halls. Profits have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt fighting for its life. But where have the players gone? Surely they have not forgotten this classic game?
The answer is on the net. Players know that they can participate in bingo using their computer while enjoying a cocktail and smoke and in the end, have a chance at huge prizes. This is a recent anomaly and has happened just about perfectly with the anti cigarette law.
Of course gambling on online is unlikely to replace the collective part of heading down to the bingo hall, but for a group of men and women the law has left many bingo players with no alternative.
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