The resort-casino won't welcome smokers when it reopens after the pandemic shutdown.
, will reopen Sept. 30. The former Monte Carlo opened two years ago with all nonsmoking guest rooms. State law also banned smoking in restaurants, but Park MGM’s casino allowed players to smoke until coronavirus forced all Nevada casinos to close March 17.“While we’ve had it closed, we purchased all new carpet for the casino,” Nikodemus said. “We redid the ceiling lighting and new paint. And [there are] new wall coverings around the entire exterior of the casino.
Las Vegas observers say the timing may be right for a smoke-free resort. “If it was ever going to work, now would probably be the time,” said Anthony Curtis, publisher of“I think that everybody’s trying to find something that’s going to be unique given the situation,” he added. “Vegas is fighting for tourists again. … They’re fighting for that dollar.”The publication in August polled readers on whether they agreed with the idea of a smoke-free casino.
Michael Green, an associate professor of history at University of Nevada Las Vegas, also agreed that a nonsmoking resort may prove successful. “I think we are seeing the future upon us,” he said. “Our awareness of COVID, the masks and all that involves, is discouraging smoking further. … I don’t think they’d do this until they think there is a demand.”The essential weekly guide to enjoying the outdoors in Southern California.
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