An abundance has been reported in the press recently regarding the bingo industry struggling as a result of the cigarette ban in Britain. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive aid to assist in keeping the industry from going bankrupt. However does the online version of this quintessential game offer a lifeline, or might it never compare to its land based kin?
Bingo is an familiar game normally enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game of late had witnessed a recent comeback in appeal with younger men and women deciding to go to the bingo parlors rather than the clubs on a weekend. This is all about to be destroyed with the enforcement of the cigarette ban all over UK.
No longer will players be able to smoke at the same time marking numbers. From the summer of 2007 every public place will not be allowed to permit cigarettes in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most favorite locations where many people enjoy smoking.
The outcome of the smoking ban can already be seen in Scotland where cigarettes are already not allowed in the bingo halls. Players have dropped and the business is literally struggling for its life. But where have all the players gone? Obviously they have not forgotten this age old game?
The answer is on the net. People are now realizing that they can bet on bingo using their computer whilst enjoying a cocktail and cig and in the end, have a chance at massive jackpots. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.
Of course wagering on on the internet will never replace the collective part of heading over to the bingo hall, but for a group of people the governing edicts have left a number of bingo enthusiasts with no option.
October 27th, 2020
Tamara
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