Much has been stated in the press recently regarding the bingo industry singing the blues because of the anti cigarette law in the UK. Conditions have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested massive aid to assist in keeping the industry from going bankrupt. But will the web adaptation of this classic game present a lifeline, or might it never compare to its land based relative?
Bingo is an ancient game generally played by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game recently had witnessed a recent increase in appeal with younger members of society deciding to visit the bingo halls rather than the discos on a Saturday night. This is all about to change with the enacting of the anti smoking law across England and Wales.
No longer will players be able to puff on cigarettes while dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of ‘07 every public location will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo halls, one of the most favorite places where folks enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already banned in the bingo parlours. Players have dropped and the industry is literally struggling for to stay alive. But where have all the players gone? Certainly they have not forgotten this age old game?
The answer is on the internet. Players realise that they can wager on bingo using their computer at the same time enjoying a drink and smoke and still have a chance at big cash rewards. This is a recent development and has happened just about perfectly with the ban on smoking.
Of course gambling on on the internet is unlikely to replace the social aspect of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of people the governing edicts have left a number of bingo players with little option.
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