See, here's my problem with smoking bans. Casinos are not public places. They are privately owned businesses. As such, the person who owns the business should be able to decide whether or not to allow smoking in his establishment. If non-smoking customers are offended by the smoke, then they shouldn't patronize the business. If they generate demand for non-smoking sections or entire non-smoking casinos, then casino owners will meet that need in order to capitalize on that niche.
I have no problem with the government saying I can't smoke in the public library. But they have no right to tell a business that they can't allow a perfectly legal activity.
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