Much has been stated in the press just a while ago concerning the bingo industry struggling as a result of the cigarette ban in Britain. Things have grown so poor that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive tax cuts to help keep the industry afloat. But will the net variation of this traditional game present a reprieve, or might it never compare to its land based equivalent?

Bingo is an age old game historically enjoyed by the "blue haired" generation. Although the game recently had seen a recent resurgence in acceptance with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo halls instead of the clubs on a weekend. All this is about to change with the introduction of the smoking ban all over United Kingdom.

Players will no longer be permitted to smoke while dabbing numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 every public area will no longer be permitted to allow cigarettes in their venues and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favorite locations where folks like to smoke.

The results of the cigarette ban can already be felt in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo halls. Profits have plummeted and the industry is literally struggling for to stay alive. But where did the players go? Surely they have not abandoned this classic game?

The answer is on the web. Gamblers realize that they can wager on bingo from their computer whilst enjoying a beer and cigarette and in the end, have a chance at huge cash rewards. This is a recent development and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.

Of course gambling on online can never replace the collective aspect of heading down to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of players the governing edicts have left a good many bingo enthusiasts with no option.