An abundance has been stated in the press recently regarding the bingo industry singing the blues as a result of the cigarette ban in the United Kingdom. Conditions have grown so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for big tax breaks to help keep the industry from going bankrupt. But will the internet adaptation of this traditional game present a lifeline, or might it not compare to its bricks and mortar peer?
Bingo is an established game usually enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. However the game lately had witnessed a recent increase in popularity with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo parlors instead of the clubs on a Saturday night. This is all about to change with the introduction of the anti smoking law around United Kingdom.
No longer will enthusiasts be allowed to puff on cigarettes while marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of ‘07 all public locations will not be allowed to permit cigarettes in their venues and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most favored areas where people enjoy smoking.
The effects of the cigarette ban can already be looked at in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo halls. Profits have plunged and the industry is absolutely struggling for to stay alive. But where have the players gone? Obviously they have not abandoned this ancient game?
The answer is on the web. People realise that they can participate in bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a drink and fag and still have a chance at big jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course wagering on on the web could never replace the social portion of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of men and women the governing edicts have left a number of bingo enthusiasts with little option.
0 Responses
Stay in touch with the conversation, subscribe to the RSS feed for comments on this post.
You must be logged in to post a comment.