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An abundance has been reported in the papers recently regarding the bingo industry being hurt as a result of the anti smoking law in Britain. Things have become so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested big tax breaks to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. But can the net version of this classic game provide a salvation, or will it in no way compare to its bricks and mortar peer?

Bingo has been an ancient game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. However the game lately had seen a recent increase in appeal with younger people opting to go to the bingo parlors instead of the bars on a weekend. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the introduction of the anti smoking law all over England and Wales.

No longer will players be permitted to puff on cigarettes while marking numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public place will no longer be allowed to permit cigarettes in their buildings and this includes Bingo halls, which are possibly the most favored places where people like to puff on cigarettes.

The effects of the anti cigarette law can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already forbidden in the bingo parlors. Profits have dropped and the business is absolutely fighting for its life. But where have all the players gone? Surely they have not deserted this enduring game?

The answer is on the net. Players realize that they can participate in bingo from their computer whilst enjoying a beverage and cigarette and still enjoy huge cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course playing on the web will never replace the communal portion of heading down to the bingo parlor, but for a demographic of men and women the rules have left a lot of bingo players with no choice.