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An abundance has been reported in the press not long ago regarding the bingo industry being hurt as a result of the anti smoking law in England. Things have grown so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive tax cuts to assist in keeping the industry alive. But does the net variation of this classic game provide a escape, or might it not compare to its bricks and mortar peer?

Bingo is an enduring game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. Although the game recently had seen a recent comeback in acceptance with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo parlours rather than the clubs on a Friday night. This is all about to get flipped on its head with the enforcement of the smoking ban across United Kingdom.

No longer will gamblers be permitted to smoke while dabbing numbers. From the summer of '07 every public location will not be permitted to allow smoking in their locations and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most common areas where players like to puff on cigarettes.

The results of the anti cigarette law can already be felt in Scotland where smoking is already forbidden in the bingo parlours. Profits have plummeted and the industry is literally fighting for its life. But where have the players gone? Obviously they have not cast aside this familiar game?

The answer is online. People know that they can bet on bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a cocktail and cig and in the end, have a chance at massive jackpots. This is a recent development and has happened bordering on perfect with the anti cigarette law.

Of course betting on on the net is unlikely to replace the social portion of going over to the bingo parlour, but for a group of players the governing edicts have left a good many bingo players with little option.