Suncoast Casino, Hotels, and Entertainment sent SMSes to reward cardholders this week, stating they had opened a new smoking area.
According to the SMS, the small gaming floor is situated near the Rose Bar and had more than 40 slots machines available for patrons to enjoy. After a visit to Suncoast, it was apparent that smokers were very comfortable in the section labelled the “Smoking Casino”. With cigarette butts in ashtrays and patrons blowing smoke, there was no sign of any fear of legal ramifications.
“This invites a problem. It creates an avenue for the sale of illicit cigarettes. I must reiterate though, the temporary ban is on the sale of cigarettes and not on smoking,” he said. “Although this ban remains in place; venues are allowed to demarcate specific areas for smoking,” said Mtshali.
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