An abundance has been stated in the papers recently about the bingo industry being hit as a consequence of the anti cigarette law in the UK. Conditions have grown so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded huge tax cuts to assist in keeping the businesses afloat. However can the net version of this quintessential game present a escape, or might it in no way compare to its land based kin?
Bingo has been an established game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. For all that the game recently had seen a recent return in acceptance with younger people deciding to go to the bingo parlors instead of the bars on a Friday night. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the legislating of the anti cigarette law all over United Kingdom.
No more will gamblers be able to puff on cigarettes while marking numbers. Beginning in the summer of ‘07 all public places will not be allowed to permit cigarettes in their buildings and this includes Bingo halls, one of the most favored places where players like to puff on cigarettes.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already illegal in the bingo parlours. Profits have plummeted and the industry is literally fighting for to stay alive. But where did the players go? Surely they haven’t cast aside this classic game?
The answer is online. People realise that they can participate in bingo from their computer while enjoying a beverage and cig and in the end, enjoy massive jackpots. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course wagering on on the web can never replace the collective portion of heading down to the bingo hall, but for a group of people the rules have left many bingo enthusiasts with little alternative.