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Much has been stated in the papers recently concerning the bingo industry being hit because of the anti cigarette law in England. Things have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has requested massive tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry alive. But will the internet version of this quintessential game present a lifeline, or will it in no way compare to its real life relative?

Bingo has been an age old game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. In any case the game recently had witnessed a recent resurgence in appeal with younger members of society opting to visit the bingo parlors instead of the discos on a Friday night. All this is about to be reversed with the enacting of the anti cigarette law all over United Kingdom.

No longer will enthusiasts be able to smoke at the same time dabbing numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public area will no longer be allowed to permit cigarettes in their locations and this includes Bingo parlours, which are possibly the most common locations where folks like to puff on cigarettes.

The results of the cigarette ban can already be looked at in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo parlours. Numbers have dropped and the business is beyond a doubt struggling for to stay alive. But where have all the players gone? Certainly they have not abandoned this established game?

The answer is on the web. Gamblers realize that they can participate in bingo using their computer at the same time enjoying a cocktail and cig and in the end, enjoy massive cash rewards. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself almost perfectly with the anti cigarette law.

Of course playing online is unlikely to replace the communal aspect of heading down to the bingo parlour, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left many bingo enthusiasts with little option.