To a non-smoker like me, the non-smoking casinos are wonderful. I
don't smell like an ashtray after 5 minutes of play (or at all), and I
don't come away feeling like I have a respiratory infection. The
smokers don't seem too unhappy about it either; at least I haven't
heard any grumbling. The casinos all have rules and mechanisms for
smokers to reserve their machines while they go out for a smoke break.
For January, the first month of non-smoking, the casinos reported a 3%
drop in revenue. However, they said that January was also an
exceptionally snowy month, so they can't say whether the drop was due
to the non-smoking law or the weather. My partner and I are trying to
go up and play more often to show our support and appreciation for the
change.
I have a question about etiquette for the group. What do you think of
players who occupy two machines at once when there are only 6 or so
machines of that type available? There is a very popular TDB game at
Fitzgeralds and all 6 machines are constantly occupied. I find it very
annoying to walk in and find people who have money in an idle machine
and are playing another, leaving a bunch of people who would like to
play out of luck. We asked a floor attendant about this and
Fitzgerald's policy is that it limits players to two machines, so
there was nothing they could do. The Station limits players to one
machine when things are busy, but I have never seen all the machines I
like to play occupied. What do you think? Should I just get over it?
Bob,
I don't know how much coin in you play on a weekend but you might
consider
going in to VIP and talking to a host.
We do have a history w/ the Isle b/c of our play in Louisiana, but
we also
play heavily when we are there, in the neighborhood of $30K+ coin in
per day on
my card and much less on hubbys. Oddly, he is the one getting the
mailers
for $15 BBC and assorted coupons. Also, they used to have a deal
where if
you stayed and played 3000 points on your card, one night's room
would be
comped. This perk may have changed recently along with the demise
of Isle
Miles.
How is everyone enjoying the smoke free casinos? Do you hear that
business
has remained steady or declined? Will be interested to experience
firsthand
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