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Much has been written in the press not long ago about the bingo industry being hit as a consequence of the anti cigarette law in the UK. Things have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for big aid to assist in keeping the businesses afloat. But does the web adaptation of this traditional game present a lifeline, or might it in no way compare to its real life equivalent?

Bingo is an familiar game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. For all that the game recently had experienced a recent comeback in popularity with younger members of society opting to visit the bingo parlors instead of the clubs on a Friday night. All this is about to be reversed with the enforcement of the anti cigarette law throughout England and Wales.

No longer will players be allowed to puff on cigarettes while marking off their numbers. Beginning in the summer of ‘07 all public places will no longer be allowed to permit smoking in their buildings and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most favored locations where many people enjoy smoking.

The effects of the anti smoking law can already be felt in Scotland where cigarettes are already not allowed in the bingo parlors. Players have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt fighting for its life. But where did the players go? Certainly they have not given up on this ancient game?

The answer is on the net. Players realize that they can bet on bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a beer and fag and still have a chance at big cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened bordering on perfect with the ban on smoking.

Of course wagering on online is unlikely to replace the collective portion of heading over to the bingo parlor, but for a demographic of players the governing edicts have left a lot of bingo players with little choice.