Much has been talked in the press recently concerning the bingo industry being hurt because of the anti cigarette law in the United Kingdom. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested huge aid to assist in keeping the businesses from going bankrupt. However does the internet adaptation of this traditional game present a escape, or might it never compare to its bricks and mortar peer?
Bingo is an classic game normally enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game recently had witnessed a recent increase in acceptance with younger members of society opting to go to the bingo halls instead of the clubs on a Friday night. All this is about to get flipped on its head with the enacting of the anti cigarette law across England and Wales.
No longer will gamblers be permitted to puff on cigarettes whilst marking off their numbers. Beginning in the summer of ‘07 every public area will not be allowed to permit smoking in their locations and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most favorite places where players like to smoke.
The outcome of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo parlours. Players have plunged and the industry is beyond a doubt fighting for its life. But where did all the players go? Obviously they haven’t forgotten this classic game?
The answer is on the net. People are now realizing that they can play bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a beer and smoke and still enjoy massive jackpots. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened just about perfectly with the anti cigarette law.
Of course betting on online could never replace the social aspect of going down to the bingo hall, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left many bingo players with no option.
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