Might the Cigarette Ban in Britain Force Bingo Players On to the Net?
Much has been stated in the papers just a while ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a result of the anti smoking law in the UK. Conditions have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive tax breaks to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. However can the online version of this classic game present a reprieve, or might it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar peer?
Bingo has been an classic game usually enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. In any case the game of late had experienced a recent resurgence in appeal with younger members of society opting to visit the bingo parlors rather than the clubs on a Friday night. This is all about to be reversed with the enforcement of the anti smoking law around UK.
No more will gamblers be allowed to smoke at the same time marking off their numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 every public location will not be permitted to allow smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favorite places where players like to smoke.
The results of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo parlours. Profits have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt struggling for its life. But where have all the players gone? Obviously they haven’t forgotten this ancient game?
The answer is online. People are now realizing that they can enjoy bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a cocktail and smoke and still have a chance at big cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself almost perfectly with the anti cigarette law.
Of course playing on the web could never replace the communal aspect of heading down to the bingo hall, but for a group of players the law has left many bingo enthusiasts with little choice.
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