Much has been stated in the papers not long ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a result of the cigarette ban in England. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested big aid to help keep the industry from going bankrupt. But does the internet version of this quintessential game offer a escape, or might it in no way compare to its land based opposite?
Bingo is an ancient game historically played by the "blue haired" generation. For all that the game lately had witnessed a recent increase in appeal with younger people opting to visit the bingo parlours in place of the discos on a weekend. All this is about to change with the enforcement of the anti cigarette law throughout United Kingdom.
No more will players be allowed to smoke whilst dabbing numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 every public area will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their venues and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favorite areas where folks like to smoke.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be felt in Scotland where smoking is already barred in the bingo parlors. Profits have plunged and the business is absolutely struggling for its life. But where did all the players go? Certainly they haven’t deserted this age old game?
The answer is on the net. Gamblers are now realizing that they can bet on bingo using their computer while enjoying a beer and cigarette and in the end, have a chance at massive cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself just about perfectly with the ban on cigarettes.
Of course betting on online could never replace the social portion of going over to the bingo parlor, but for a demographic of people the rules have left a good many bingo players with little alternative.
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