A lot has been talked in the papers just a while ago concerning the bingo industry singing the blues because of the smoking ban in England. Conditions have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive aid to assist in keeping the industry afloat. However will the online version of this classic game provide a lifeline, or might it not compare to its real life kin?
Bingo is an classic game normally enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. However the game lately had seen a recent increase in acceptance with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo halls instead of the clubs on a Friday night. This is all about to be destroyed with the legislating of the anti cigarette law across UK.
No longer will enthusiasts be allowed to smoke at the same time marking numbers. Beginning in the summer of ‘07 all public places will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their locations and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most popular places where players enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the anti cigarette law can already be looked at in Scotland where smoking is already barred in the bingo halls. Profits have dropped and the industry is absolutely struggling for its life. But where have all the players gone? Obviously they haven’t forgotten this age old game?
The answer is on the net. People realize that they can play bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a beverage and smoke and still have a chance at massive prizes. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.
Of course wagering on on the internet is unlikely to replace the social portion of heading down to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of people the law has left many bingo enthusiasts with no option.
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