Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Huff, Puff & and Gamble

The next time you go to a casino you might lose more than your money. A recent survey of Indiana casinos by Purdue University found that the air inside contains 14 times more second hand smoke than the air outside. For more on the survey click here. There is a lot of concern about how this dirty air could impact your health.

Not long ago, I was in Las Vegas and simply walking through the casinos would often bring tears to my eyes (from the smoke, not from losing). So how can you enjoy gambling and avoid life as an ashtray? Many casinos are becoming aware of how cigarettes could impact their bottom line so they're taking steps to clear the air or designate non-smoking areas. For a good article on this click here.

Gambling can be a lot of fun (and I say this as a veteran of the 5 cent slots) and by doing some homework on where you'll be placing your bets, you can have a more enjoyable time. And if you're not happy with the air quality, mention it to casino staff as you're walking out the door. Seeing customers leave will likely produce more air quality improvements than a university study.

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