Can the Anti Smoking Law in the UK Force Bingo Enthusiasts On to the Web?

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An abundance has been talked in the papers recently concerning the bingo industry struggling as a result of the anti cigarette law in the UK. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested huge tax breaks to help keep the businesses alive. But will the internet variation of this quintessential game present a escape, or might it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar peer?

Bingo is an familiar game normally played by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game of late had seen a recent comeback in acceptance with younger members of society deciding to go to the bingo halls rather than the clubs on a weekend. This is all about to change with the legislating of the anti cigarette law throughout United Kingdom.

Players will no longer be permitted to smoke at the same time marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public area will not be permitted to allow smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favored areas where people enjoy smoking.

The results of the anti cigarette law can already be felt in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo parlours. Numbers have plunged and the industry is absolutely fighting for its life. But where have all the players gone? Of course they haven’t cast aside this age old game?

The answer is on the internet. Players realise that they can gamble on bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a drink and cigarette and still enjoy massive cash rewards. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course playing on the internet will never replace the social aspect of going over to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of players the law has left many bingo enthusiasts with little alternative.