An abundance has been written in the papers recently concerning the bingo industry being hit as a result of the anti cigarette law in Britain. Conditions have grown so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for big aid to help keep the businesses alive. But can the internet variation of this quintessential game offer a salvation, or will it in no way compare to its land based kin?
Bingo has been an classic game generally enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game lately had witnessed a recent resurgence in acceptance with younger members of society opting to visit the bingo parlours rather than the discos on a Saturday night. All this is about to change with the introduction of the smoking ban throughout Britain.
No longer will enthusiasts be able to puff on cigarettes at the same time marking numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 all public areas will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their locations and this includes Bingo halls, one of the most favorite areas where players enjoy smoking.
The effects of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already banned in the bingo halls. Numbers have plunged and the business is literally fighting for to stay alive. But where did all the players go? Of course they haven’t given up on this enduring game?
The answer is on the web. People realize that they can gamble on bingo using their computer while enjoying a beer and cig and in the end, enjoy massive cash rewards. This is a recent anomaly and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course betting on on the internet will never replace the collective aspect of heading over to the bingo hall, but for a group of players the law has left many bingo players with little choice.