Re: Smoking ...Will a ban hurt of help the Industry

I am against any state or federal smoking ban (I think it should be up to
the casino to decide), but I do have to say it has HELPED my game.  Now,
instead of going on tilt, I get up, leave table, have smoke.  When I come
back, tilt go bye-bye.

In the past, I stayed, had cig, pissed away money playing like shit.  So, a
smoking ban can be very good for the smokers, and very bad for those who
don't.

"John W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> There is a growing debate regarding smoking in gaming establishments.
There
> is merit to both sides of the argument.  In the long run,  will the clean
> air attract more non-smokers who currently eschew casinos because of the
> smoke infestation?  Will this amount be enough to offset the smokers who
> will not return?  Are non-smokers more conservative(in general) in
gambling.
> Do smokers have a higher propensity for gambling and alcohol addiction?
> With all things being equal,  based on demographic information,  is the
> expected profit per smoker higher than the non-smoker?  I'm not interested
> in discussion on why smoking should or should not be allowed,  but more to
> the financial impact to the industry if it is banned vs maintaining the
> status quo.
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