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Does
the UK's Smoking Bans mean more players online?
Following on from Scotland's
smoking ban introduced by the Scottish Executive on Sun March 26th
2006, many bingo halls across the country have been hit hard by
the dropping numbers of paying patrons coming through their doors.
The anti-smoker lobby
will no doubt be angry when reading this but for many it detracts
from a sociable evening of bingo entertainment.
In July 2006 parliament
passed a law concerning the smoking ban in England and on the 1st
July 2007, the ban will be implemented with a ban on smoking in
public places and again, the bingo hall operators are starting to
quiver citing loss of earnings as a direct result of the ban.
But how much of this
is actually down to the smoking bans?
Certainly the bans have
had a major effect, especially during the winter months. Many bingo
enthusiasts are smokers and it will certainly act to deter some
of them from venturing out in the cold to enjoy their regular game
of bingo when they have to go outside in the cold, between games,
for a cigarette.
Devout players will be
stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea when they are faced
with the option of having a cigarette and foregoing a game of bingo
or wait until a break in the proceedings.
However, although the
smoking ban is getting the bad press, I feel that there are other
reasons for the dropping numbers frequenting the once busy bingo
halls.
The growth of internet
bingo sites has had a profound effect on the habits of bingo players
with many choosing to play in the comfort of their own homes rather
than make the trip to a local bingo hall. There are many advantages
to playing bingo online, some of which are highlighted below:
As we're all aware, the
weather in the UK can be atrocious. Playing bingo at home allows
bingo players warmth and comfort. No need to go outside in the cold
and damp.
Playing online bingo
can be done anytime. No waiting for whatever time the local halls
open. If you feel like playing at 3 o'clock in the morning, it's
not a problem; the online bingo halls offer new games every few
minutes, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week!
No need to get dressed
so you're more presentable when playing online. Wear your dressing
gown, pyjamas or even nothing if you prefer and you still won't
offend anyone.
Bingo is, and always
has been, a sociable game where people go to chat and meet people.
Many bingo players really aren't bothered whether they win or lose,
what matters most to them is to catch up on the gossip. Playing
online in any of the sites featured within this UK Bingo site allows
you to do just that! They all feature popular chat rooms that you
can take part in if you wish to chat, gossip and catch up with friends.
You'll also be able to meet new and interesting people anytime!
So from what I can see,
the popularity of people playing bingo online may have affected
the bricks and mortar bingo
halls as much as the smoking ban. It's becoming a very
popular pastime with all ages and creeds.
If you haven't tried
playing online yet, then why not give it a go. It's great fun and
all of the sites featured within the pages of UK Bingo are popular
and trustworthy.
Following on from Scotland's
smoking ban introduced by the Scottish Executive on Sun March 26th
2006, many bingo halls across the country have been hit hard by the
dropping numbers of paying patrons coming through their doors.
The anti-smoker lobby
will no doubt be angry when reading this but for many it detracts
from a sociable evening of bingo entertainment.
In July 2006 parliament
passed a law concerning the smoking ban in England and on the 1st
July 2007, the ban will be implemented with a ban on smoking in
public places and again, the bingo hall operators are starting to
quiver citing loss of earnings as a direct result of the ban.
But how much of this
is actually down to the smoking bans?
Certainly the bans have
had a major effect, especially during the winter months. Many bingo
enthusiasts are smokers and it will certainly act to deter some
of them from venturing out in the cold to enjoy their regular game
of bingo when they have to go outside in the cold, between games,
for a cigarette.
Devout players will be
stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea when they are faced
with the option of having a cigarette and foregoing a game of bingo
or wait until a break in the proceedings.
However, although the
smoking ban is getting the bad press, I feel that there are other
reasons for the dropping numbers frequenting the once busy bingo
halls.
The growth of internet
bingo sites has had a profound effect on the habits of bingo players
with many choosing to play prize
bingo in the comfort of their own homes rather than make
the trip to a local bingo
hall. There are many advantages to playing bingo online,
some of which are highlighted below:
As we're all aware, the
weather in the UK can be atrocious. Playing bingo at home allows
bingo players warmth and comfort. No need to go outside in the cold
and damp.
Playing online bingo
can be done anytime. No waiting for whatever time the local halls
open. If you feel like playing at 3 o'clock in the morning, it's
not a problem; the online bingo halls offer new games every few
minutes, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week!
No need to get dressed
so you're more presentable when playing online. Wear your dressing
gown, pyjamas or even nothing if you prefer and you still won't
offend anyone.
Bingo is, and always
has been, a sociable game where people go to chat and meet people.
Many bingo players really aren't bothered whether they win or lose,
what matters most to them is to catch up on the gossip. Playing
online in any of the sites featured within this UK
Bingo site allows you to do just that! They all feature
popular chat rooms that you can take part in if you wish to chat,
gossip and catch up with friends. You'll also be able to meet new
and interesting people anytime!
So from what I can see,
the popularity of people playing bingo online may have affected
the bricks and mortar bingo halls as much as the smoking ban. It's
becoming a very popular pastime with all ages (over 18 when playing online) and creeds.
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