Much has been stated in the press not long ago concerning the bingo industry singing the blues because of the anti cigarette law in Britain. Conditions have grown so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for big tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry alive. But will the internet variation of this traditional game offer a salvation, or might it not compare to its bricks and mortar equivalent?

Bingo is an enduring game generally enjoyed by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game of late had seen a recent return in acceptance with younger men and women opting to visit the bingo parlors in place of the clubs on a Saturday night. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the enacting of the smoking ban around Britain.

No more will enthusiasts be able to puff on cigarettes whilst marking numbers. Beginning in the summer of 2007 every public area will not be allowed to permit cigarettes in their locations and this includes Bingo parlours, one of the most favorite areas where many people like to puff on cigarettes.

The outcome of the smoking ban can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already barred in the bingo parlors. Players have plummeted and the business is literally struggling for its life. But where did all the players go? Of course they have not deserted this enduring game?

The answer is on the internet. Players know that they can gamble on bingo from their computer while enjoying a cocktail and cig and in the end, have a chance at massive prizes. This is a recent phenomenon and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti smoking law.

Of course betting on on the web could never replace the communal portion of heading down to the bingo parlour, but for a demographic of men and women the governing edicts have left a good many bingo players with no alternative.