This last week I have written enough reports on UK gambling companies making announcements that their profits will be substantially down to know that something is taking place in the industry that does not bode well for many.  Some blame the smoking ban’s effects on their land-based bingo customer base, while others have pointed to the changes in the UK Gambling Act.

Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure – the downturn in profits is across the board in all industry sectors and it seems gambling is just one of many sectors facing a tough time over the next while.  But, what does this mean for online bingo?

Free online bingo has the advantage of getting around a smoking ban and this makes it a viable alternative for bingo operators trying to turn a buck.  But like any sector it’s dependant on the overall health of the economy and there are signs out there that things are not going well.  It’s my opinion that land-based bingo would have suffered even without a smoking ban. Why? – “…the times they are a changing�.

As the economy gets tighter bingo-playing people are going to want cost saving solutions that still give them the thrill of taking part in a bingo game.  This is the area that online bingo games excel at.  Bingo online can offer to the UK bingo population a complete alternative to land-based bingo without the major cost outlay associated with running a land-based bingo club.  However, the key is in how online bingo markets itself, and that’s where taking full advantage of sites such as Bingo Street should be an essential ingredient in any online bingo operator’s business plan.

As more and more land-based bingo clubs close down, where do you think all those punters with Internet connections are going to look for their next bingo fix?

Written by John Witherspoon – Interested in free online bingo? Our great online bingo portal gives all the info you need.

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