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A lot has been written in the press recently about the bingo industry being hit as a result of the anti smoking law in England. Conditions have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has demanded massive aid to assist in keeping the industry from going bankrupt. But does the net adaptation of this traditional game provide a lifeline, or might it not compare to its real life equivalent?

Bingo has been an ancient game normally enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. For all that the game recently had experienced a recent increase in acceptance with younger members of society deciding to go to the bingo parlours instead of the bars on a Saturday night. This is all about to be destroyed with the enforcement of the smoking ban throughout Britain.

No longer will enthusiasts be permitted to puff on cigarettes at the same time marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public area will no longer be allowed to permit cigarettes in their locations and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favored areas where many people enjoy smoking.

The effects of the anti cigarette law can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already forbidden in the bingo halls. Profits have plunged and the business is beyond a doubt fighting for its life. But where have all the players gone? Of course they haven’t forgotten this familiar game?

The answer is on the web. Players realize that they can bet on bingo from their computer whilst enjoying a cocktail and fag and still have a chance at huge jackpots. This is a recent development and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course wagering on on the web is unlikely to replace the collective part of heading over to the bingo parlor, but for a demographic of men and women the rules have left a number of bingo enthusiasts with no choice.

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