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Why Does Vegas Still Builds Casino Floors for Smokers ?

The 86% Are Still Breathing the 14%

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Vegas Uncomped
Sep 14, 2026
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I realize this is going to piss some people off.

Good.

9.1% of American adults currently smoke cigarettes. That’s it.

Canada’s adult smoking rate is about 11%. They are not flying here for the ashtray either.

On a casino floor, the number that matters more is this: in a 2,136-person patron survey, 86% did not smoke. 87% of frequent players did not smoke. 89% of players making over $150,000 did not smoke. 86% said they prefer a smoke-free casino. 90% said safe indoor air mattered.

So why does the minority get to decide what everyone else breathes?

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