Where have you encountered the worst casino smoke?

[Turtles06]

28 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

HAL recognizes that a major customer base of theirs is 65 and older - and a significant portion of that age group are hopelessly committed smokers —- who HAL does not want to write off.

Looking at published statistics of smoking by age group, I’m not sure that’s the reason. I think they may be trying to attract a younger demographic:

 

“Current cigarette smoking was highest among people aged 25–44 years and 45–64 years. Current cigarette smoking was lowest among people aged 18-24 years.

• About 5 of every 100 adults aged 18–24 years (5.3%)
• Nearly 13 of every 100 adults aged 25–44 years (12.6%)
• Nearly 15 of every 100 adults aged 45–64 years (14.9%)
• About 8 of every 100 adults aged 65 years and older (8.3%)”

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm

 

 

 

[navybankerteacher]

54 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

Looking at published statistics of smoking by age group, I’m not sure that’s the reason. I think they may be trying to attract a younger demographic:

 

“Current cigarette smoking was highest among people aged 25–44 years and 45–64 years. Current cigarette smoking was lowest among people aged 18-24 years.

• About 5 of every 100 adults aged 18–24 years (5.3%)
• Nearly 13 of every 100 adults aged 25–44 years (12.6%)
• Nearly 15 of every 100 adults aged 45–64 years (14.9%)
• About 8 of every 100 adults aged 65 years and older (8.3%)”

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm

 

 

 

Interesting statistics.  They do indicate that there is a few 65 and older — who must be considered as die-hard smokers:  if they are still smoking at 65, they are unlikely to ever quit- and, if cruisers, will insist on smoking being permitted.   The largest group (45-64)

are likely to become serious cruisers soon -their child care obligations/expenses are coming to an end.

 

I am encouraged by the low number of 18-24’s -  perhaps the education efforts are starting to pay off.

Edited July 16, 2023 by navybankerteacher

[cruisemom42]

36 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

I am encouraged by the low number of 18-24’s -  perhaps the education efforts are starting to pay off.

 

Perhaps they simply can't afford to start. Cigarettes are now around $5.50 a pack in my state, which is one of the cheapest (tobacco belt).

 

 

[navybankerteacher]

1 hour ago, cruisemom42 said:

 

Perhaps they simply can't afford to start. Cigarettes are now around $5.50 a pack in my state, which is one of the cheapest (tobacco belt).

 

 

Here in CT it’s $11.60 a pack.  Anyway, perhaps they are learning to selectively allocate their disposable.  I got hooked in the Navy - sea stores (when out of port) were $1.00 a carton - and the rations we got for landing operations always contained a four pack.

[lenquixote66]

On 7/11/2023 at 6:53 PM, BruceMuzz said:

I never encounter any Casino Smoke.

I won't sail on a ship that has a casino - and I certainly would never go into an ocean-going casino.

Ship-based Casino odds are for suckers only.

The only ship I ever cruised on that did not have a casino was a Cunard ship in 1970.

[davekathy]

Any cruise line/ship that allows smoking any where inside. 

[DarrenM]

7 hours ago, navybankerteacher said:

HAL recognizes that a major customer base of theirs is 65 and older - and a significant portion of that age group are hopelessly committed smokers —- who HAL does not want to write off.

So what? These hopelessly commited smokers cant smoke inside in 99.9% of places and they survive ok.

 

Why should they be allowed to smoke inside a cuise ship?

 

I wonder how many cruise lines would allow this once a non smoker sues after contracting cancer through passive smoking.

 

I would at least send them my cleaning bill to rid ther clothes of the awful smell.

 

 

Edited July 16, 2023 by DarrenM

[navybankerteacher]

8 minutes ago, DarrenM said:

So what? These hopelessly commited smokers cant smoke inside in 99.9% of places and they survive ok.

 

Why should they be allowed to smoke inside a cuise ship?

 

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Personally, I do not think they should be allowed to smoke in any place which offers accommodations to other human beings.  But the dollar rules .

[ceeceeDee]

Smoking in Australia is even more expensive. How about $45AUD for a pack of 25?!!! That could have a lot to do with the younger demographic not taking it up, which is a good thing.

[ldubs]

3 hours ago, ceeceeDee said:

Smoking in Australia is even more expensive. How about $45AUD for a pack of 25?!!! That could have a lot to do with the younger demographic not taking it up, which is a good thing.

 

WOW.  I would say that is a pretty big reason to avoid smoking for most anyone including young folk.