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An abundance has been talked in the press not long ago regarding the bingo industry struggling because of the smoking ban in Britain. Conditions have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested massive tax breaks to help keep the industry alive. But can the internet adaptation of this classic game provide a lifeline, or might it not compare to its land based peer?

Bingo is an familiar game normally enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game of late had seen a recent return in popularity with younger members of society deciding to hit the bingo halls in place of the bars on a Saturday night. All this is about to get flipped on its head with the enacting of the smoking ban across Britain.

No longer will enthusiasts be allowed to puff on cigarettes whilst marking numbers. From the summer of 2007 every public area will no longer be allowed to permit smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most favorite areas where players like to puff on cigarettes.

The results of the anti smoking law can already be felt in Scotland where cigarettes are already banned in the bingo halls. Players have dropped and the industry is absolutely fighting for its life. But where have the players gone? Surely they have not given up on this ancient game?

The answer is on the net. People realize that they can gamble on bingo using their computer at the same time enjoying a beer and cig and still enjoy massive cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course gambling on online is unlikely to replace the collective part of heading over to the bingo parlor, but for a group of people the governing edicts have left a number of bingo enthusiasts with no choice.

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