Mecca Bingo's overall revenue for its 117 bingo parlors across the UK was reportedly down by 1% in the first two quarters of 2006. The Rank Group also saw admissions decrease by 6% in the company's 14 Scottish bingo clubs since the ban was introduced. In addition, the spending amount per individual was down 9%.
A similar ban on smoking is slated for implementation in Wales and England by mid-2007. England is known to be a major bingo loving nation, and it is expected that bingo player in Britain will favor online bingo sites while smoking in their homes, than sitting in a smoking free bingo hall.
