Much has been reported in the papers just a while ago concerning the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the cigarette ban in the UK. Things have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for big tax breaks to assist in keeping the businesses afloat. However can the web adaptation of this traditional game provide a escape, or might it not compare to its land based peer?
Bingo has been an familiar game usually played by the "blue rinse" generation. For all that the game recently had undergone a recent comeback in appeal with younger members of society opting to go to the bingo parlours instead of the clubs on a Saturday night. All this is about to be destroyed with the enforcement of the anti cigarette law across UK.
No longer will gamblers be able to smoke at the same time dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public location will not be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most favorite places where many people enjoy smoking.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo parlors. Numbers have plummeted and the industry is literally struggling for to stay alive. But where did the players go? Obviously they have not forgotten this ancient game?
The answer is on the net. Gamblers realise that they can enjoy bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a beverage and cig and still enjoy massive cash rewards. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course gambling on on the net can never replace the collective aspect of going over to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of people the rules have left a number of bingo players with no option.
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