Indoor smoking areas return to MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Smokers are generally looked down upon, and with smoking bans and sin taxes, there are increasingly fewer areas for smokers to light a cigarette and socialize.
A temporary ban on smoking in Detroit casino floors was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Michigan Gaming Board. Because smokers needed to remove their mask to smoke, the ban was set when casinos reopened around July 4, until further notice.
Although it's still not allowed on the casino floor, starting Wednesday, MGM Grand Detroit will allow indoor smoking again in designated areas.
"Smoking Slots East and Smoking Slots West" are the only permitted smoking areas in the casino, according to a news release. "Doors have been added to minimize the impact across the casino floor. All other indoor spaces will continue to be non-smoking, and our outdoor smoking patio will remain in place."
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The change was implemented following guest surveys showing interest in smoking inside MGM casino.
At the Hollywood Casino at Greektown, smoking is permitted only on the second floor, while MotorCity Casino still does not permit smoking anywhere inside the building.
Contact Nour Rahal: nrahal@freepress.com
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Indoor smoking areas return to 2 Detroit casinos
