Might the Anti Smoking Law in England Drive Bingo Enthusiasts On to the Web?
Much has been stated in the papers recently regarding the bingo industry being hit as a consequence of the cigarette ban in the United Kingdom. Things have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested huge aid to assist in keeping the industry afloat. But can the web variation of this traditional game offer a salvation, or will it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar equivalent?
Bingo is an enduring game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. However the game lately had experienced a recent resurgence in acceptance with younger men and women deciding to visit the bingo parlours instead of the discos on a Friday night. This is all about to change with the enacting of the anti cigarette law across Britain.
No longer will players be able to puff on cigarettes whilst marking numbers. Beginning in the summer of ‘07 every public area will not be allowed to permit smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlors, which are possibly the most common locations where players enjoy smoking.
The effects of the anti smoking law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already forbidden in the bingo parlors. Numbers have dropped and the industry is absolutely fighting for to stay alive. But where did the players go? Certainly they have not deserted this age old game?
The answer is on the net. Players know that they can gamble on bingo in front of their computer at the same time enjoying a beer and cigarette and in the end, have a chance at huge prizes. This is a recent anomaly and has happened bordering on perfect with the ban on cigarettes.
Of course playing on the net is unlikely to replace the social portion of heading over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left many bingo players with no option.
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