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Much has been reported in the press just a while ago concerning the bingo industry struggling as a consequence of the anti cigarette law in England. Things have become so awful that in Scotland the Bingo industry has called for massive aid to assist in keeping the industry alive. But can the internet adaptation of this traditional game provide a lifeline, or will it not compare to its real life equivalent?

Bingo has been an age old game historically played by the "blue rinse" generation. For all that the game lately had seen a recent comeback in acceptance with younger people deciding to go to the bingo parlours instead of the bars on a weekend. All this is about to get flipped on its head with the introduction of the cigarette ban throughout UK.

No longer will gamblers be able to smoke at the same time marking off their numbers. Starting in the summer of 2007 every public place will no longer be permitted to allow smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo parlors, one of the most popular places where people enjoy smoking.

The results of the cigarette ban can already be observed in Scotland where cigarettes are already illegal in the bingo parlours. Players have plunged and the business is literally fighting for its life. But where have all the players gone? Certainly they haven't abandoned this ancient game?

The answer is on the web. Players are now realizing that they can enjoy bingo in front of their computer while enjoying a cocktail and cig and still have a chance at monstrous jackpots. This is a recent development and has timed itself just about perfectly with the anti smoking law.

Of course wagering on on the internet is unlikely to replace the social part of heading down to the bingo parlor, but for a group of players the rules have left many bingo enthusiasts with no alternative.