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Expect Smoking to Be Limited in Las Vegas
New smoking limits across Las Vegas casinos are among the latest safety policies rolled out by properties, in efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus amid rising cases and recent bar rollbacks to Phase 1.
The Southern Nevada Health District encouraged businesses to develop tobacco-free policies to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which is known to spread via respiratory droplets.
“Smoking has been a hard line issue for decades,” said Jeff Hwang, a gaming and casino consultant who has tracked changes since Nevada’s June 4 reopenings.
“They are trying everything possible– these are things they should have done to begin with,” Hwang said.
Some experts are saying, that now is a good time to try and quit the smoking habit all together.
Hwang said he has observed, among other newer safety measures, a race to copy plexiglass designs for use in gaming and customer interaction.
Caesar’s Entertainment announced a mandate of all employees to test for coronavirus, or they would not be allowed to return to work.
To comply with mask mandates, properties have handed out complimentary face coverings.
Nevada initiated the first rollback of reopenings, Friday, closing down bars to limit the spread of coronavirus. Governor Sisolak did not indicate that he would close down casinos, next, and said properties were taking numerous measures to keep tourists safe.
Caesars Entertainment
Casino customers may continue to drink or smoke subject to existing rules, but they must wear a mask per our new policy. To enjoy a drink or smoke, customers should simply lower their masks, drink or smoke, and then lift their mask back into place.
MGM Resorts
Patrons who wish to smoke will be permitted to do so, provided proper protocols are in place. Certain table games and areas on our slot floors have been designated non-smoking. Additionally, certain table games require patrons to step back six feet from the table to smoke.
Las Vegas Sands Corporation (Palazzo and Venetian)
The state of Nevada requires face masks to be worn in public areas, including our casinos. Free masks are available to guests at thermal scanning stations at every entrance. We ask that all players and spectators at table games and card games refrain from smoking or vaping.
