Las Vegas Casinos Ignore Bans on Smoking

This article caught my eye since when I go to Vegas the smoke just overwhelms me. I don't feel like eating the whole time I'm there and I often get a head ache. Personally, I am not one for banning smoking since it is up to the individual and I feel that smoking in casinos has became some what of a tradition. Although it does cause second hand smoke and can effect others, I feel that if it bothers you that much it is your option to stay.

Casinos in Las Vegas refuse to ban smoking in their buildings. Although the city had voted to ban smoking, the casinos still feel that they shouldn't have to. For one, banning smoking would cause them to lose business. Two, it's Vegas and people usually do things they wouldn't when they are home. The article speaks of different hotels and how there are people smoking in all of them. This is true and most people will know this as well. And despite the hazards and how harmful it is to themselves, they seem happy as can be.

It's sin city, let them do what they want.


NAGOURNEY, ADAM. "As Last Bastion for Smokers, Las Vegas Casinos Ignore Trend - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .