Much has been talked in the press recently regarding the bingo industry being hurt as a result of the smoking ban in Britain. Things have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for huge tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry from going bankrupt. But does the web variation of this classic game offer a lifeline, or will it never compare to its land based relative?
Bingo has been an enduring game usually played by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game of late had undergone a recent resurgence in appeal with younger people opting to hit the bingo parlours rather than the bars on a Saturday night. This is all about to be destroyed with the enforcement of the anti cigarette law across United Kingdom.
No longer will enthusiasts be able to smoke whilst marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public area will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, which are possibly the most popular areas where folks like to smoke.
The outcome of the cigarette ban can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already not permitted in the bingo parlors. Profits have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt fighting for to stay alive. But where did all the players go? Certainly they have not cast aside this enduring game?
The answer is on the web. Gamblers realise that they can play bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a beverage and smoke and still enjoy massive cash rewards. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the ban on smoking.
Of course wagering on on the net is unlikely to replace the collective part of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of people the rules have left a number of bingo players with little choice.
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