A lot has been reported in the papers not long ago about the bingo industry being hit as a result of the anti cigarette law in England. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for huge tax breaks to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. But does the online variation of this classic game offer a escape, or will it in no way compare to its real life kin?
Bingo is an established game historically played by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game lately had experienced a recent return in popularity with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo halls instead of the clubs on a weekend. This is all about to be reversed with the enforcement of the cigarette ban around United Kingdom.
No longer will players be permitted to puff on cigarettes while marking numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 all public areas will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, which are possibly the most favored locations where people enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already banned in the bingo parlours. Players have plunged and the industry is absolutely struggling for to stay alive. But where did all the players go? Obviously they haven’t abandoned this ancient game?
The answer is on the web. People are now realizing that they can wager on bingo using their computer at the same time enjoying a cocktail and cig and still have a chance at huge jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course betting on on the internet is unlikely to replace the communal aspect of heading over to the bingo hall, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left a lot of bingo enthusiasts with little choice.
