It has recently been announced that a second Vegas strip casino is being sued for second hand smoke. As a result from the 1st October all casinos have to now conform to US law and smoking is not allowed.

However, for many gamblers the idea of placing their bets and not being able to smoke at the same time is horrific! It’s not really that surprising when considering how much money people spend and how far they push their nerves.

Smokers will naturally want to fall back on their nicotine fix while the wheels are spinning or the cards are being dealt! This recent ban has stopped all this, but it would seem that smokers are fighting back and with the added bonus of support from certain casinos.

The Crow Indian Reservation has found a unique way around this problem. Due to the fact that Indian reservations are considered sovereign governments and therefore separate from US state laws, they do not need to follow the new smoking ban.

This could be a huge bonus to reservation casinos all over the USA. With the current economic climate as it is, casinos on the main strips appear to be struggling and this may have a knock on effect as the gambler and habitual smoker cannot seem to do one without the other.

A casino guest has said “You’d go mad playing these machines if you couldn’t have a cigarette, if I’m playing, I’m smoking. It’s easier on the nerves.”
It is highly unlikely that the tribal governments on these reservations will opt to follow the US legislation on this one; there is just too much opportunity to increase their casino popularity by allowing smoking!

Of course, there is always a way around a ban. You can always take part in a game from the comfort of your lounge. You don’t have to worry about any rules and regulations ruining your game.

There are plenty of rakeback deals currently available, including Party Poker Rakeback and PKR Poker Rakeback. The list is endless so if you feel like having a beer and a smoke, then go right ahead and enjoy yourself!