An abundance has been stated in the papers just a while ago concerning the bingo industry singing the blues because of the anti cigarette law in England. Things have grown so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for massive tax breaks to assist in keeping the industry afloat. However can the web variation of this traditional game provide a escape, or might it not compare to its bricks and mortar opposite?
Bingo has been an enduring game generally played by the "blue rinse" generation. For all that the game recently had experienced a recent return in appeal with younger men and women opting to visit the bingo parlors instead of the discos on a Friday night. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the enforcement of the anti cigarette law throughout England and Wales.
No longer will enthusiasts be able to puff on cigarettes at the same time marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public location will not be permitted to allow cigarettes in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favorite locations where folks like to smoke.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already prohibited in the bingo parlours. Players have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt struggling for to stay alive. But where did the players go? Of course they haven’t forgotten this ancient game?
The answer is online. Gamblers are now realizing that they can play bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a beverage and cigarette and still have a chance at massive jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.
Of course playing on the web will never replace the communal portion of heading down to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of people the governing edicts have left a number of bingo players with no option.
