B&S Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Has anyone heard what Royal Caribbean plans to do with smoking in the casinos when cruising starts again? Or, will they follow Celebrity's lead and be non-smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Nope. No intel. My guess (not worth much) is it will go non-smoking. cruisellama, RCIfan1912 and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFFrank Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 It would be great if the casinos went non-smoking, I'm all for it. But I won't hold my breath (pun intended) Baked Alaska, Sharla, RWDW1204 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krhardy Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 If masks become required in public spaces, I would think they would almost have to eliminate smoking in the casinos. cruisellama, RCIfan1912, JimnKathy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee2525 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Casinos in Connecticut and new Jersey are smoke free. My guess is same for cruising if masks are required USFFrank, RCIfan1912 and JimnKathy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFFrank Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 41 minutes ago, Vee2525 said: Casinos in Connecticut and New Jersey are smoke free. My guess is same for cruising if masks are required Really? I need to get back to Atlantic City. Used to go there allot once upon a time. I miss that place. Vee2525 and RCIfan1912 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 I would not shed a tear if smoking was banned altogether. RWDW1204, JimnKathy and USFFrank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 I hope they Ban smoking. I hate smoking.. a Few Casinos in Vegas have banned smoking but most have not and they require a mask except for when people are drinking or smoking.. so who knows its anyone's guess.. USFFrank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 8 hours ago, krhardy said: If masks become required in public spaces, I would think they would almost have to eliminate smoking in the casinos. As a smoker i have said previously on these threads that smoking in casinos should be stopped, however if we are just saying masks must be worn in all public spaces then that would include Restaurants and bars! And this is the problem finding a fine line that keeps everyone happy in this new normal. Ok we ban smoking in casinos ! Im ok with this but what about the guy who doesnt smoke yet he has been onshore all day not adhereing to any covid rules and turns up in Casino or MDR still wearing the same clothes from that days outing that he's been sweating into? No masks while you eat or drink and god knows whats flying about the air but its ok cause hes not smoking! cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Ray said: As a smoker i have said previously on these threads that smoking in casinos should be stopped, however if we are just saying masks must be worn in all public spaces then that would include Restaurants and bars! And this is the problem finding a fine line that keeps everyone happy in this new normal. Ok we ban smoking in casinos ! Im ok with this but what about the guy who doesnt smoke yet he has been onshore all day not adhereing to any covid rules and turns up in Casino or MDR still wearing the same clothes from that days outing that he's been sweating into? No masks while you eat or drink and god knows whats flying about the air but its ok cause hes not smoking! Totally agree its two separate issues.. I personally just think smoking in casinos should be banned period not because of Masks or Covid but because its harmful to other people's health.. USFFrank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 42 minutes ago, AGSLC5 said: Totally agree its two separate issues.. I personally just think smoking in casinos should be banned period not because of Masks or Covid but because its harmful to other people's health.. As i have said i totally agree however point i was making is that people turning up in MDR wearing the same clothes they have had on for 2 days are potentially just as harmful than 2nd hand smoke in the casino. And yes i have witnessed this on FOTS when a female wore the same short/top outfit 2 days running! She even did the zumba class at poolside and went onshore, in todays world who knows what bacteria would be on her outfit that could not just be harmful but could potentially be fatal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krhardy Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Ray said: As a smoker i have said previously on these threads that smoking in casinos should be stopped, however if we are just saying masks must be worn in all public spaces then that would include Restaurants and bars! And this is the problem finding a fine line that keeps everyone happy in this new normal. Ok we ban smoking in casinos ! Im ok with this but what about the guy who doesnt smoke yet he has been onshore all day not adhereing to any covid rules and turns up in Casino or MDR still wearing the same clothes from that days outing that he's been sweating into? No masks while you eat or drink and god knows whats flying about the air but its ok cause hes not smoking! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You're right...it's a never ending Pandora's Box. Currently, the Florida theme parks allow masks to be removed if you are stationary and eating/drinking (no wandering around and munching your popcorn at the moment). That might be a similar rule that the cruise lines make. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a perfect answer...but I've said to my husband at least a zillion times, I am so glad I'm not the one who has to make these decisions b/c no matter what is decided, someone is going to be unhappy. Personally, I'll just be happy to get back on a ship...whenever that finally happens, I will follow whatever rules they want (as long as it isn't illegal, immoral, or fattening...OK, we can remove fattening for the context of a cruise )! Ogilthorpe, Bean79 and Snotarni 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 With regards to clothing I think that many of us try to pack as light as possible, so that means reusing clothes, and mixing and matching. I don't know if spraying your stuff with Febreeze or something more "natura;" in between uses would be a viable solution, but... maybe? I'm all for smoke free casinos. I'm also wondering if chips are going to get phased out in favour of touch screens that can be easily wiped down in between uses. I rather like the feel of chips in my hand, but I can understand if they take that away. Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharla Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 The reason I don't spend time in casinos on Royal Caribbean ships is the smoking. And on a lot of ships it wafts up into the Royal Promenade, which is even worse! I'm all for smoke- free casinos! USFFrank, Baked Alaska, SpeedNoodles and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 57 minutes ago, KWong said: With regards to clothing I think that many of us try to pack as light as possible, so that means reusing clothes, and mixing and matching. I don't know if spraying your stuff with Febreeze or something more "natura;" in between uses would be a viable solution, but... maybe? I'm all for smoke free casinos. I'm also wondering if chips are going to get phased out in favour of touch screens that can be easily wiped down in between uses. I rather like the feel of chips in my hand, but I can understand if they take that away. Without chips, games like Craps & Roulette officially suck. Also, what about rolling the dice? At some point there has to be a line in the sand regarding the overall experience. If I wanted to play video roulette or video craps it can be done on my phone on my couch. Part of the experience is the casino itself. A beer at the casino bar while catching part of a game on the TV or watching a hot table and deciding where to put my money down. The experience will change but it’s just a question of how much? Hutcherl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I want the smoking to go away...but if it does then the casino will take more money from me..... As far as the clothes thing goes........COVID doesn't linger on fabrics, but other bacteria does. Which you would mostly have to be really close to get...unless it is bacteria that causes an odor. I was once on a tour group with a lady who packed wrong. She only brought one pair of leggings, she wore them everyday, and to every activity. She never smelled but after the fifth day, she sheepishly informed us that she washed them every night as soon as she returned to the room. But I get it, I don't want to smell smoke or funk. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I agree with you about craps and roulette. Hard to enjoy craps without rolling the dice. But they can probably utilize a small UV light to sanitize 5 dice. And you take away from the experience if you're not tossing bets everywhere on the table. And yet it makes too much sense to take the physical chip out of circulation for health and safety precautions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, crisgold52 said: Cruise casino's while 'fun' at sea don't really yield much in the way of returns. I find land casinos allow one to yield higher returns overall. Plus the smoking is a big turn off, which is how I don't get the logic behind smoking in casinos. Canada outlawed this a long time ago aka indoor smoking including Casinos but in the US its a different story. The slots are also generally more popular than the table games. Lots of casino type cruises out of Hong Kong though - will be interesting to see how those turn out later in the year. Like I said, I love the smoke free casinos. Nice to walk through the Fallsview and not choke on a haze of smoke. In terms of returns, you're correct. But I'd guess that many of the cruisers are very casual gamblers or relatively low stakes players like myself. In both cases, a slight increase in house edge isn't significant. If you're dropping 3 digits or more per bet, different story. And I despise slots. If given the choice between losing money at a table or in front of a machine, give me the table every time. At least I can chat it up with other people there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, KWong said: Like I said, I love the smoke free casinos. Nice to walk through the Fallsview and not choke on a haze of smoke. In terms of returns, you're correct. But I'd guess that many of the cruisers are very casual gamblers or relatively low stakes players like myself. In both cases, a slight increase in house edge isn't significant. If you're dropping 3 digits or more per bet, different story. And I despise slots. If given the choice between losing money at a table or in front of a machine, give me the table every time. At least I can chat it up with other people there. Agree the slot machines are mind numbing but I have done as well or better on machines then tables. Higher stakes play though for sure as I can’t hit a button all night betting .50 cents a push and ending the night with a cramp in my finger! Average $10 per slot pull and minimum $100/hand on table is more exciting for me personally (and the players club perks are decent). KWong and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 38 minutes ago, KWong said: And I despise slots. +2. Dan and I both hate slots. We will avoid the casino entirely if all they offer is slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Low stakes is definitely a thing that sucks people into playing slots. And if that's a major factor for someone, who am I to dissuade them from playing? Me, I just can't do it WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Aw man I actually like the slots.......... table games require me to mingle when I don't want too. I play $1 and have the time of my life for 20 min to an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Just got back from my second Vegas trip... They have now banned smoking at table games.. Not only does everyone have to wear a mask but if you want to smoke you cant do it at a table game.. I hope Royal follows suit once they reopen.. SpeedNoodles and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, AGSLC5 said: Just got back from my second Vegas trip... They have now banned smoking at table games.. Not only does everyone have to wear a mask but if you want to smoke you cant do it at a table game.. I hope Royal follows suit once they reopen.. Never thought that day would come. Used to live there when you could get the cheap prime rib at any of the casino hotels. Didn't gamble but ate out a lot. crisgold52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, AGSLC5 said: Just got back from my second Vegas trip... They have now banned smoking at table games.. Not only does everyone have to wear a mask but if you want to smoke you cant do it at a table game.. I hope Royal follows suit once they reopen.. At just certain casinos, or is this city ordinance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: At just certain casinos, or is this city ordinance? certain casinos.. I only played at the Strip.. But all MGM casinos, All Caesars casinos, and the Venetian all had this policy.. As for the Masks that is a state law they put in place for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&S Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Love, love, love playing the slots...could play for hours (as long as there are drinks available). But HATE the smoke in the casino. Certainly hope the cruise lines take this health concern into major consideration, or may have to switch to Celebrity, even though Diamond and Prime on RCL. SpeedNoodles and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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