MCFTJCH2V Posted March 11, 2016 #76 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Non smoking casinos killed Atlantic City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted March 11, 2016 #77 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm not a smoker anymore..14 years quit. But I can tell you the one thing that bugs me is I understand that need to smoke what I do not understand is chain smoking one right after the other..put one out light one up put one out light one up...ugh ...I think the only smoke free casino I've seen that's made it is the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi. I loved it. I think the casinos can suck that smoke out with the right air systems but once again it's a money thing...there has to be a happy medium... Was your post a deliberate one to bring in the smoking subject? You were on Paradise in 2015, January 2016, and due again on the 19th. So, to resurrect this thread was on purpose:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted March 11, 2016 #78 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) My thoughts: I think if Carnival promoted a one night, smoke free environment in the Casino, they would rake in the cash from gamblers. There are so many people that would either a) spend much more time in the casino without smoke or b) come to the casino they had been avoiding because of the smoke. I don't mind sitting in the casino as a non-smoker but my fiance won't spend much time in there with me or on her own. The one thing I do hate is the morning after my clothes are repulsive and I need to wash my hair 2x because of the stench. Sure, the smoking/drinking crowd are a HUGE part of the Casino revenue, but by giving one night per sailing the revenue would be even bigger on that night. Edited March 11, 2016 by cmukid87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted March 11, 2016 #79 Share Posted March 11, 2016 My thoughts: I think if Carnival promoted a one night, smoke free environment in the Casino, they would rake in the cash from gamblers. There are so many people that would either a) spend much more time in the casino without smoke or b) come to the casino they had been avoiding because of the smoke. I don't mind sitting in the casino as a non-smoker but my fiance won't spend much time in there with me or on her own. The one thing I do hate is the morning after my clothes are repulsive and I need to wash my hair 2x because of the stench. Sure, the smoking/drinking crowd are a HUGE part of the Casino revenue, but by giving one night per sailing the revenue would be even bigger on that night. It can be done because Holland America makes their casinos non-smoking on formal nights and it actually works. I can't smell the smoke and the casinos are still full. Wish Carnival would try it. Yes, I got fooled on this thread too. I wondered when the Paradise went to LA and when she went to 3 and 4 day cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted March 11, 2016 #80 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Non smoking casinos killed Atlantic City. Competition from PA, MD, NY killed A.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvy Seadog Posted March 11, 2016 #81 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Every land-based casino in Delaware and Florida (except the Seminole owned properties) are 100% smoke-free. Guess what...they're all packed and raking in the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted March 11, 2016 #82 Share Posted March 11, 2016 It can be done because Holland America makes their casinos non-smoking on formal nights and it actually works. I can't smell the smoke and the casinos are still full. Wish Carnival would try it. Yes, I got fooled on this thread too. I wondered when the Paradise went to LA and when she went to 3 and 4 day cruises. Perhaps full on that night because of it, but would it be full of hard core gamblers for the whole week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted March 11, 2016 #83 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Every land-based casino in Delaware and Florida (except the Seminole owned properties) are 100% smoke-free. Guess what...they're all packed and raking in the cash. What casinos are in Florida besides the Seminoles? And if there are some, you say they are packed. Have you been to them ALL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 11, 2016 #84 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The smoking area is 5 stools at the bar by the casino so people stand up there to smoke. The bar has about 25 stools. They need to have a place indoors for smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIATPAC29 Posted March 11, 2016 #85 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Pure assumption that any smoke free nights in the casino would be a bigger Revenue. They're making plenty of money as it is. They're not worried about the non-smokers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvy Seadog Posted March 11, 2016 #86 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Here's a list: Calder Casino and Race Course in Miami Gardens Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino in Hallandale Beach Hialeah Park Race Track and Casino in Hialeah Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach The Isle Casino in Pompano Beach Magic City Casino in Miami To answer your question, YES. I have been to ALL of them on numerous occassions throughout the past 6 years. They're always packed...day, night, weekday, weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 11, 2016 #87 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm not a smoker anymore..14 years quit. But I can tell you the one thing that bugs me is I understand that need to smoke what I do not understand is chain smoking one right after the other..put one out light one up put one out light one up...ugh ...I think the only smoke free casino I've seen that's made it is the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi. I loved it. I think the casinos can suck that smoke out with the right air systems but once again it's a money thing...there has to be a happy medium... Looks like you dug up a really old post...why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted March 11, 2016 #88 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Looks like you dug up a really old post...why? Yeah, why? It's really confusing when people resurrect these things. I wish CC would close threads to new posts after a period of time like Trip Advisor does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankofdad Posted March 11, 2016 #89 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nothing against smokers - I used to be one and have friends that are. Funny how they chose Paradise for this. My very first cruise was on Paradise and in 2003 it was the first 100% non-smoking ship in the fleet. It was packed every sailing.......for awhile....... Then the bookings started to dwindle, the revenue stream was hit...Carnival realized it was reducing it's customer base, and BAM!!! Smoking was allowed again and the experiment was over. It doesn't bother me in any way this comes down, but for those expecting this to be a trend, "I wouldn't bet on it":cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted March 11, 2016 #90 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Yeah, why? It's really confusing when people resurrect these things. I wish CC would close threads to new posts after a period of time like Trip Advisor does. I agree. Please moderators, close these old threads after time goes by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted March 11, 2016 #91 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) I made it to the middle of page 2 before I noticed this thread was not from February of THIS YEAR ! Oh well... eventually most ships will have smoke free casinos (enjoying the fresh air in the Equinox casino which we're now on). It may take another 5-10 years, but it will happen on most lines. Perhaps I'll mark my calendar for a few years out, and then come back and post here... lol Tom Edited March 11, 2016 by Tom-n-Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted March 11, 2016 #92 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Looks like you dug up a really old post...why? I say it was deliberate, see post 77. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted March 11, 2016 #93 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Competition from PA, MD, NY killed A.C. Trump milking his casinos for all they were worth and then having them go bankrupt didn't help AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaDaaa! Posted March 11, 2016 #94 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The smoking area is 5 stools at the bar by the casino so people stand up there to smoke. The bar has about 25 stools. They need to have a place indoors for smoking. On the Conquest class ships there is a bar right across from the Piano bar on Deck 5 that is smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 11, 2016 #95 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Remember, this is a 2007 thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaDaaa! Posted March 11, 2016 #96 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Remember, this is a 2007 thread. Yes, but your question was asked today! ;) I'll be on the Valor soon so I can verify if that bar is still smoking or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIATPAC29 Posted March 11, 2016 #97 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Trump milking his casinos for all they were worth and then having them go bankrupt didn't help AC. Show some respect for your next president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIATPAC29 Posted March 11, 2016 #98 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Who cares when it started? We're posting about it today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted March 11, 2016 #99 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Show some respect for your next president Thanks for the laugh, that's a great joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted March 11, 2016 #100 Share Posted March 11, 2016 On the Conquest class ships there is a bar right across from the Piano bar on Deck 5 that is smoking. On the Glory in January and February, they were trying out air cleaners and smoke eating machines, I thought they worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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