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Much has been reported in the papers recently regarding the bingo industry singing the blues because of the anti smoking law in the UK. Conditions have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded big tax cuts to assist in keeping the businesses alive. But does the online variation of this quintessential game provide a lifeline, or might it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar equivalent?

Bingo is an ancient game usually played by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game recently had seen a recent increase in appeal with younger people deciding to go to the bingo parlors instead of the clubs on a Friday night. All this is about to change with the introduction of the anti cigarette law across England and Wales.

No more will gamblers be permitted to smoke whilst marking off their numbers. Beginning in the summer of ‘07 every public area will not be allowed to permit smoking in their locations and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favored locations where many people like to smoke.

The results of the smoking ban can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already not permitted in the bingo halls. Profits have plunged and the industry is literally struggling for its life. But where have all the players gone? Certainly they haven’t forgotten this familiar game?

The answer is on the internet. Gamblers know that they can enjoy bingo from their computer at the same time enjoying a beer and fag and in the end, have a chance at massive jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course gambling on on the internet could never replace the communal part of heading down to the bingo parlor, but for a group of people the governing edicts have left many bingo enthusiasts with little alternative.

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