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Much has been stated in the press just a while ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the anti smoking law in Britain. Things have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive tax cuts to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. However does the web version of this traditional game present a reprieve, or might it not compare to its bricks and mortar relative?

Bingo is an enduring game normally played by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game of late had seen a recent comeback in acceptance with younger people opting to hit the bingo parlours instead of the discos on a Saturday night. This is all about to be destroyed with the legislating of the anti cigarette law throughout UK.

No longer will players be allowed to puff on cigarettes while dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public place will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most popular locations where people like to puff on cigarettes.

The effects of the anti cigarette law can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already barred in the bingo parlors. Profits have plunged and the industry is absolutely struggling for its life. But where did all the players go? Obviously they have not cast aside this enduring game?

The answer is on the net. Gamblers realize that they can play bingo from their computer while enjoying a drink and fag and still enjoy big cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course gambling on on the web is unlikely to replace the collective portion of heading over to the bingo parlor, but for a demographic of people the law has left a lot of bingo players with little option.