An abundance has been reported in the press recently concerning the bingo industry singing the blues because of the anti smoking law in the UK. Things have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded big aid to assist in keeping the businesses alive. However does the online version of this traditional game present a salvation, or will it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar opposite?
Bingo is an enduring game historically played by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game lately had witnessed a recent resurgence in acceptance with younger people opting to hit the bingo parlors in place of the clubs on a weekend. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the enacting of the anti cigarette law all over UK.
No longer will gamblers be permitted to smoke at the same time marking off their 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, which are possibly the most favorite areas where folks enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the anti smoking law can already be looked at in Scotland where cigarettes are already banned in the bingo parlors. Players have plummeted and the business is beyond a doubt struggling for to stay alive. But where did the players go? Obviously they have not cast aside this ancient game?
The answer is online. Players are now realizing that they can play bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a beverage and cigarette and still have a chance at big prizes. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course gambling on online is unlikely to replace the communal portion of going over to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of players the governing edicts have left a number of bingo players with little choice.