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A lot has been stated in the papers just a while ago about the bingo industry being hurt as a consequence of the smoking ban in the United Kingdom. Conditions have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for big tax breaks to help keep the businesses from going bankrupt. But does the online version of this traditional game provide a escape, or might it in no way compare to its land based peer?

Bingo is an classic game usually enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. In any case the game recently had witnessed a recent comeback in acceptance with younger members of society opting to visit the bingo halls rather than the clubs on a Friday night. This is all about to change with the legislating of the anti smoking law around Britain.

No more will enthusiasts be permitted to smoke whilst marking off their numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 all public places will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most popular locations where folks enjoy smoking.

The results of the anti smoking law can already be observed in Scotland where smoking is already barred in the bingo halls. Profits have plummeted and the business is absolutely fighting for its life. But where did all the players go? Obviously they have not given up on this familiar game?

The answer is online. Gamblers are now realizing that they can participate in bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a drink and smoke and still have a chance at massive jackpots. This is a recent anomaly and has timed itself bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.

Of course gambling on online could never replace the social aspect of heading over to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of players the law has left a good many bingo players with no choice.