Smoke Free Slot Machines

With the new ban on smoking at the slot machines that was passed in May, there is to be no more smoking in public places. Many were shocked that in Las Vegas, a town known for its “anything goes” kind of attitude would vote in a ban on smoking. This means that those who like to smoke while they play their slot machines can do so no longer.

Las Vegas is not the only one banning smoking, the province of Ontario banned it as well and found that their slot machine revenue has dropped 10-20+% due to the ban. They said that initially they are going to be hurt by the ban, but they expect to see their slot machine revenues bounce back. They say that many of their customers chose to stay in a smoking environment to play their slot machines, and many did not come across the border into Canada – choosing to stay in the states instead. Casino Windsor got the hardest hit having to lay off over 300 employees this past summer.

Delaware also passed a smoking ban at three slot machine casinos there. They saw their slot machine revenue drop 19% since the ban was passed. However, with the introduction of new slot machines, they are starting to see that number pick up again. Nevada has banned smoking at bars that serve food, around the slot machines in grocery stores, supermarkets, etc. They did not however, ban smoking in the actual casinos, so you can still smoke while you play the slot machines there.

Colorado is allowing smoking at the slot machines on casino floors as well, but the casinos have started adopting non smoking areas in their properties anyway. They say they are going to play it by ear, and if it seems not to be needed then they will get rid of them or reduce the number. However, if it seems to be popular, then they have no problem adding to the number of tables and slot machines that are smoke free.

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