In a message dated 1/9/2006 11:19:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
lainiewolf702@yahoo.com writes:
Part of the problem with these studies is that they don't quantify how
business will improve because of the lack of smoking
This is an excellent point. I have many friends that have visited Vegas in
the last few years and refuse to spend much time in the casino. They go in for
one or two hours, can't take the smoke at the tables and have to go to their
rooms. They would go every night for many hours if not for the smoke. They
actually get sore throats as they are not use to that much smoke. They complain
that they have to have all of their clothes cleaned before they return them to
their homes due to the smoke smell. Plus, they can only take about two days of
eating meals in rooms where there is any smoke.
But, I also wonder if the studies plug in other factors such as the
reduction in cleaning for casinos if you do not have cigarette ash trays to clean,
floors to vacuum more, and in the casinos with cloth ---cleaning. I know that
in the building I have my office the difference in cost to most tenants was
surprisingly substantial after smoking was outlawed in California. The building
has now outlawed smoking in most of its outdoor areas! In addition, many many
smokers in California gave it up once they could not smoke in their own
office. That may not improve profits at a casino --but it does indicate what the
long run impact maybe on casino players. I think gamblers will forego cigarettes
to gamble--but I think gambling in Vegas overrides a lot of things like
eating, having sex, seeing the sites, etc. I am always amazed at how long and late
into the night my friends spend at the tables when they can stay up for the
10:00 news!!
China
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