Could the Smoking Ban in England Take Bingo Players On to the Net?
Posted in Bingo on 03/24/2016 09:21 am by Eileen
Much has been reported in the press just a while ago concerning the bingo industry struggling as a result of the anti smoking law in Britain. Conditions have grown so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for massive tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry from going bankrupt. However can the net adaptation of this classic game present a reprieve, or might it never compare to its bricks and mortar relative?
Bingo has been an enduring game generally enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game of late had seen a recent resurgence in acceptance with younger members of society opting to go to the bingo parlors rather than the bars on a Saturday night. All this is about to change with the introduction of the anti cigarette law all over England and Wales.
No longer will enthusiasts be allowed to smoke whilst dabbing 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 folks like to smoke.
The results of the smoking ban can already be felt in Scotland where cigarettes are already not allowed in the bingo parlours. Profits have plunged and the business is absolutely fighting for to stay alive. But where have all the players gone? Of course they haven’t forgotten this ancient game?
The answer is online. Gamblers are now realizing that they can play bingo from their computer at the same time enjoying a beer and fag and in the end, enjoy massive jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has happened just about perfectly with the ban on smoking.
Of course betting on on the net is unlikely to replace the collective portion of going over to the bingo hall, but for a group of men and women the rules have left many bingo enthusiasts with little option.