Problems with smoking

[Fudgit]

I recently started going up to Blackhawk and while I really enjoy playing up there, I'm finding that I'm having a lot of trouble with all the smoke in the casinos. After sitting at a table for 4 or 5 hours, my throat tightens up and I get severe congestion in my sinuses along with a headache. It's so bad I usually have to leave. I've tried allergy meds, but they don't seem to help.

Is there anywhere up in Blackhawk or Central City that has a smoke-free card room? And if not, is there any casino where the ventilation seems better? I never have this problem in Vegas, but as soon as I step foot into a hill casino, I immediately feel like I just inhaled a pack's worth of smoke.

[Patrick]

The Gilpin's poker room, be it because it's half-non-smoking or because the games haven't really gotten going yet, seems to be much better in this area.

[tjholdem]

Sometimes it does cause some problems, but usually if you sit next to the dealer, you can avoid a little of the smoke.

[tjholdem]

By the way.... :schild27: to the forum. Post often.

[pseudoswede]

The Gilpin's poker room, be it because it's half-non-smoking or because the games haven't really gotten going yet, seems to be much better in this area.

Plus, all tournaments are non-smoking.

[Guero]

Poker is the reason I still smoke. :?

[nrkofover]

Because of the close proximity of players in a poker room, I don't smoke at the table. If I really 'need' a cigarette I get up and leave, go to the bar for ten minutes and have a cigarette. It seems the least I can do to create a good environment for all the players. People are just sitting way too close for it to be comfortable to have smokers at a table.

Every poker room I've been to in Vegas is non-smoking and I think the Hill casinos should do the same.