Much has been stated in the press just a while ago about the bingo industry being hit because of the anti cigarette law in England. Conditions have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for huge aid to assist in keeping the industry from going bankrupt. But does the net variation of this traditional game offer a lifeline, or might it never compare to its land based opposite?
Bingo is an ancient game historically played by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game lately had witnessed a recent comeback in appeal with younger members of society deciding to visit the bingo halls in place of the clubs on a Saturday night. All this is about to get flipped on its head with the introduction of the anti smoking law around UK.
No longer will enthusiasts be allowed to puff on cigarettes whilst dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 all public locations will not be allowed to permit smoking in their locations and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most popular places where people enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the anti cigarette law can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already forbidden in the bingo parlors. Profits have plunged and the business is absolutely fighting for its life. But where have all the players gone? Certainly they have not given up on this familiar game?
The answer is on the web. Gamblers are now realizing that they can participate in bingo from their computer at the same time enjoying a beverage and smoke and in the end, have a chance at big jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has happened just about perfectly with the anti smoking law.
Of course gambling on on the internet can never replace the collective part of going down to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of men and women the governing edicts have left a good many bingo players with little choice.