Aren’t the majority of Americans non smokers and would prefer a non smoking environment?
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Not the expert, but I would guess the casinos desire is three-fold
First, it harkens back to the “glory days” in their customers minds. Even the non-smokers have the mental image of big roller mob bosses chuffing a cigar as they play cards. That fantasy is a possible draw for customers.
Second, the longer a single customer stays at the table, the more the casino makes off them. Forcing smokers to leave means they are more likely to not come back. It also allows others at the table to think about leaving, which many will for normal reasons (what time is it, how much have I spent, that girl/guy is cute, etc.). If you can minimize peoples thoughts of things other than the table, they spend more.
Third, it is a distraction. To the smoker and the non-smoker. Anything that takes attention away from the game at the table makes the player a slightly worse player. This means more money for the casino.
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