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Gambling revenue recovers as smokers return

The introduction of a smoking ban to indoor venues in Queensland Australia in July 2006 saw a marked dip in the patronage of some. Some smokers railed in letters to the editor in various newspapers, but despite some of the best denunciatory harangues ever written, the bans were here to stay.

A recent visit to a Queensland casino revealed a bustling hive of activity. As the anger faded, smokers had returned.

Smokers can still engage in their favourite ritual, they simply needed to walk to one of the adjacent purpose built outdoor smoking centres. You’d be surprised how many folks can fit into these hazy little niches.

The atmosphere in the casino was considerably more pleasant and breathable than on a visit we made before the smoking bans were introduced. On leaving the venue, it’s a pleasant novelty to have ones clothes not reek like an ashtray.

Pokies with money management displays

Some new slot machines in one of Queenslands largest casinos are quite happy to inform punters of their impending losses. Taking a ticket out of New Zealands new approach, the machines are able to report on average losses and also losses already incurred by a player.

“The machines also tell players how much they will spend each game if they make a particular choice, as well as their spending per minute and per hour.”

News.com.au

There is another way for players to work what they’ve lost - they could weigh their wallets at the end of a session.

These new informational displays though inform the players of what they are likely to lose before they even start to play - an innovative and welcome approach to player financial management.