'We think there are economic opportunities, conventions, more increased tourism opportunities for a smoke-free environment.”įor more on the Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition's efforts to reduce smoking in casinos in Northern Nevada, click here.In many parts of the world, casinos are considered entertainment venues, and as such, they are subject to the same laws and regulations that govern other types of businesses that offer entertainment. “This is an outdoor-oriented community and people are concerned about health,' says Goatley-Seals. Goatley-Seals says Park MGM may lead the path in showing that casinos in Northern Nevada could see an increase in customers if they were to go smoke-free. We are proud that we do have more non-smoking areas than anybody else in Reno and Northern Nevada.” 'Which is why we’re offering non-smoking areas and smoking areas. 'We want to have something for all our customers,' says Diana Jackin, communications manager with Atlantis Resort Casino. Currently in Nevada, 15.7% of adults smoke, according to. 'Even the best ventilation system can't mitigate second hand smoke,' says Goatley-Seals.Ĭasinos are likely hesitant to cut out all smoking due to potential financial impacts. NTPC argues expensive air filtration systems inside casinos still don't remove all smoke particles in the air. The Clean Indoor Act prohibits smoking in workplaces, but still allows gaming floors and bars to have smoking. 'We passed the Nevada Clean Indoor Act in 2006 and here we are in 2020 and we are still allowing some of our friends, family, neighbors, our community be exposed to second hand smoke at work.” 'We kind of think it’s overdue, says NTPC president Kelli Goatley-Seals. The Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition says secondhand smoke creates wide-ranging risks for customers and workers inside casinos. The Park MGM Hotel & Casino does not allow smoking inside, and now a local organization is asking for casinos in Northern Nevada to follow suit. (News 4 & Fox 11) - Last week Nevada's first smoke-free casino opened in Las Vegas.

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