He said the casino at Arundel Mills is considering outdoor gaming and smoking patios. Norton, president of Maryland Live, the state's largest casino, said many of its customers say they find the indoor smoking ban appealing. 'Smoking is a powerful reinforcement for the trance-inducing rituals associated with gambling,' the study concluded.Īll of the state's casinos have outdoor smoking areas, but Horseshoe - and soon Rocky Gap - will be the only ones offering the combination of smoking and slots. Another study found that smokers contribute a disproportionate share of slot machine revenue compared to nonsmokers. Smoking is more than twice as common among problem gamblers as among the general population, one study found. Research shows a behavioral link between smoking and gambling. Seeing as an acceptable behavior could have a detrimental effect on young people.' 'A lot of casinos have facilities for concerts or other events. 'We're seeing a lot of casinos expand to more family-friendly environments,' she said.
