25
February
Written by Lily.
Posted in: Bingo
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Much has been written in the papers just a while ago concerning the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti smoking law in England. Conditions have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for huge tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry afloat. However will the web adaptation of this traditional game offer a lifeline, or might it in no way compare to its land based kin?
Bingo has been an ancient game historically enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. For all that the game recently had experienced a recent resurgence in appeal with younger men and women opting to visit the bingo parlours instead of the clubs on a Saturday night. This is all about to be reversed with the legislating of the anti cigarette law across Britain.
No more will enthusiasts be allowed to puff on cigarettes while marking numbers. Starting in the summer of ‘07 all public places will not be allowed to permit smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most favored locations where people enjoy smoking.
The effects of the smoking ban can already be looked at in Scotland where smoking is already prohibited in the bingo halls. Numbers have dropped and the industry is absolutely struggling for to stay alive. But where did all the players go? Certainly they have not abandoned this age old game?
The answer is on the net. Gamblers know that they can play bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a cocktail and smoke and still enjoy monstrous jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.
Of course wagering on on the internet 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 many bingo enthusiasts with no option.
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