Might the Anti Cigarette Law in Britain Take Bingo Players Online?

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Much has been talked in the press not long ago regarding the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti smoking law in the UK. Conditions have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for huge tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry alive. But will the net adaptation of this classic game offer a lifeline, or will it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar peer?

Bingo has been an ancient game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game recently had experienced a recent comeback in acceptance with younger people opting to hit the bingo parlours instead of the bars on a Friday night. All this is about to change with the enacting of the anti cigarette law across Britain.

No more will enthusiasts be allowed to puff on cigarettes whilst marking numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public place will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their locations and this includes Bingo halls, one of the most popular locations where folks enjoy smoking.

The results of the anti cigarette law can already be felt in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo halls. Players have plunged and the industry is literally struggling for its life. But where have all the players gone? Surely they have not given up on this enduring game?

The answer is on the internet. Players realize that they can bet on bingo from their computer while enjoying a cocktail and fag and still have a chance at big prizes. This is a recent anomaly and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course betting on on the web is unlikely to replace the collective aspect of heading down to the bingo parlour, but for a group of people the rules have left a lot of bingo enthusiasts with little choice.