Could the Cigarette Ban in the United Kingdom Force Bingo Enthusiasts On to the Net?

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Much has been stated in the press recently regarding the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the smoking ban in England. Things have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded massive tax breaks to assist in keeping the businesses from going bankrupt. But can the web variation of this quintessential game provide a salvation, or might it in no way compare to its real life kin?

Bingo is an ancient game usually enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game lately had witnessed a recent increase in acceptance with younger men and women opting to visit the bingo halls in place of the bars on a Friday night. This is all about to be reversed with the enforcement of the smoking ban throughout UK.

No more will enthusiasts be permitted to smoke while dabbing numbers. From the summer of 2007 every public place will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their venues and this includes Bingo halls, one of the most favorite areas where folks enjoy smoking.

The effects of the anti cigarette law can already be felt in Scotland where smoking is already banned in the bingo parlors. Profits have plunged and the business is literally fighting for to stay alive. But where did all the players go? Certainly they haven’t given up on this age old game?

The answer is on the net. Gamblers realize that they can play bingo from their computer at the same time enjoying a drink and cig and in the end, have a chance at huge prizes. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course playing on the internet is unlikely to replace the collective aspect of going over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of men and women the rules have left many bingo players with little alternative.