“After more than two years of a safe workplace, these workers will now have to choose between their health and a paycheck,” Hallett continued. In a statement, she said that it was the “equivalent of coal in their stockings this week” for employees at the casinos. Anti-smoking group hates itĬynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, is not happy about the policy change, as one might expect. MotorCity Casino, Detroit’s other gambling venue, still bans the activity. Hollywood Casino at Greektown has also reinstated smoking, but is restricting it to the second floor. The Michigan Gaming Control Board originally banned smoking on casino floors in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as smokers would have to remove their masks to smoke. Originally banned smoking on casino floors in 2020 The only two indoor areas in which smoking is permitted are labeled “Smoking Slots East and Smoking Slots West.” The casino has installed doors on the two sections of the property to try to minimize smoke drift to adjacent areas. Visitors are still not allowed to spark up a lung dart on the casino floor. The casino announced the new policy on Wednesday, effective immediately. MGM Grand Detroit has lifted its ban on indoor smoking, permitting patrons to light up in designated areas of the property.
