An abundance has been talked in the press just a while ago concerning the bingo industry being hit as a consequence of the cigarette ban in England. Conditions have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded big tax breaks to assist in keeping the businesses alive. However does the internet version of this traditional game offer a reprieve, or will it not compare to its real life relative?
Bingo is an ancient game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game of late had undergone a recent resurgence in appeal with younger members of society deciding to visit the bingo halls instead of the bars on a weekend. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the enacting of the anti cigarette law across Britain.
No longer will enthusiasts be permitted to smoke whilst dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 all public places will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favorite areas where people like to smoke.
The outcome of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already banned in the bingo parlours. Players have plunged and the business is absolutely fighting for to stay alive. But where have the players gone? Obviously they have not forgotten this established game?
The answer is on the net. People are now realizing that they can participate in bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a cocktail and cigarette and still have a chance at massive cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.
Of course betting on on the net can never replace the collective aspect of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of people the law has left a lot of bingo players with little alternative.