This Week in Gambling

There are renewed efforts to bring smoking in casinos to an end in Pennsylvania. The American Nonsmokers’ Rights (or the ANR), with the leadership of State Representative Dan Frankel (D), have once again picked up the fight against second hand smoke in state casinos. The new legislation they’re supporting would close the casino loophole in the law and extend the state wide indoor smoking ban to all gaming establishments, and plans are to introduce the new legislation this session. The Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 banned lighting up in most indoor workplaces across Pennsylvania, but smoking in casinos was…

Casino smoking bans have found their way to the desks of lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri, and public health concerns are pushing the momentum for new policies. This is all being backed by groups like the Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects, or CEASE, as they like to be called. And while this may have the best of intentions, any legislation passed would include an exemption for tribal casinos. The proposed casino smoking bans have sparked a wave of mixed reactions from both patrons and industry professionals. While some casino-goers oppose the measure, claiming that casinos are adult-only spaces where smoking…

Just in time to celebrate the luck of the Irish, we’re taking a look at the Charms & Clovers online slot from BetSoft! This is a 5 reel game with medium volatility that features an “extra” set of reels set to the right. That reels in your key to unlocking special rewards, like the Golden Bonus pick ’em game. The Charms & Clovers slot also comes with a Wheel Bonus, Free Spins, a Gamble Feature, Wild Symbols, and Multiple Jackpots! Step into a world of enchantment and good fortune with Charms & Clovers slot, where a sylvan paradise awaits at…

For years now, casino smoking in New Jersey has been allowed while anti-smoking advocates faced a tough road in their fight against the practice. There is a state wide ban on lighting up in a public places or work spaces, but there is an exemption for casinos. In fact, all across the country casinos tend to get a pass on this issue. But changing attitudes could put an end to that. The Smoke-Free Air Act was passed back in 2006, but now one of the original authors of that legislation is petitioning to have the casino carve out removed. Loretta…

Smoking in Las Vegas casinos and hotel rooms used to be quite common, much like cheap buffets. While puffing away is still widely allowed on casino floors in Sin City these days, it has been nearly banned everywhere else. Most Vegas resorts no longer offer smoking rooms when you’re booking online, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely off-limits. In many places, smoking rooms are still available upon request. For example, Caesars Palace allows guests to book smoking rooms online while most of their other properties do not. MGM Resorts largely phased out smoking rooms nearly ten years ago, but Caesars…

With nearly 50 March Madness Las Vegas watch parties, how can you decide which ones to attend? We list them all and pick the “Final 4” that we like the best! Plus, several regulated sports books are offering March Madness specials! March Madness gets underway on the 18th and runs through April 8th. So, we’re listing all of the March Madness Las Vegas watch parties we could find, plus our final four best parties based on location, atmosphere, viewing quality, food and drink, and especially value. However, even if you’re not in Sin City for the tournament, there are still…