Much has been stated in the papers not long ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti cigarette law in Britain. Conditions have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded big aid to help keep the businesses afloat. However will the online variation of this traditional game present a salvation, or might it in no way compare to its land based opposite?
Bingo has been an familiar game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game lately had undergone a recent comeback in popularity with younger men and women deciding to visit the bingo parlors in place of the clubs on a Saturday night. This is all about to change with the enacting of the cigarette ban across Britain.
No more will enthusiasts be permitted to puff on cigarettes whilst marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of ‘07 every public place will not be allowed to permit cigarettes in their venues and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most popular locations where many people like to puff on cigarettes.
The effects of the anti cigarette law can already be observed in Scotland where smoking is already prohibited in the bingo parlours. Numbers have plunged and the industry is absolutely fighting for its life. But where did all the players go? Obviously they have not deserted this established game?
The answer is on the internet. Gamblers realize that they can enjoy bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a beer and fag and still have a chance at huge jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has happened just about perfectly with the anti cigarette law.
Of course betting on on the internet is unlikely to replace the social part of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of players the rules have left a number of bingo players with little alternative.
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