Human Health in Casino

What do you non-smoker semi-pro and pro blackjack players think about smoking in the casinos? I imagine spending an hour or two in a casino is much like smoking a pack of unfiltered cigs... maybe even worse. Does this concern anyone? It concerns me a little, and, beyond the obvious constraints, is one reason I might not want to increase my frequency of play. To make a percent or two on a few thousand while playing a cat and mouse game with security is fun, but it a)isn't worth lung cancer and b)wouldn't even pay for the possible medical bills. Do you guys ignore the health risks, worry about them, does anyone seek out non-smoking areas? Or am I just a hypochondriac?

Ever think about what sitting for hours at a table with 90db of slot machine bells ringing and dinging in your ears does to your hearing?

Ever think about all the hands that have touched those cards and chips you are constantly handling? Realize what a shockingly low percentage of the population washes its hands after using the restroom? They occasionaly change the cards, but have you ever seen them wash the chips?

When you use all those comps the casino gives you, have you ever found a low-fat non-fried healthy section in the buffet?

Believe me, in a super high count when that dealer hits 16 and somehow gets a 5 and takes your max bet, the stress is going to kill you a lot faster than some second hand smoke.

That's why I wash my hands BEFORE I go to the bathroom!

ive stated my opinion on smoking a few times but i think weight gain is the biggest proplem.when you have comps from 4 or 5 casinos,you cant help but pig out.its hard to not go overboard.avoid the buffets like a bullet to the head.

The best survival from out-of-hospital eletrical cardioversion of ventricular firbrillation is in casinos. Best place to have your heart attack is a casino.

Oddly, even better than the coronary care unit at your local hospital. But there is a quite reasonable explanation.

While no one can deny that saving an innocent human life is a good thing, a cynic could certainly name several reasons for the casino to attempt to do so, besides the kindness of their blessed little hearts:

1. Negative publicity avoided.
2. Positive feedback from the other patrons there at the time.
3. Eternal gratitude from the victim and his relatives and friends towards that casino, no matter how much money he/they might lose in the future.

Nicotine stimulates the same part of your brain that playing cards does. Guarantee you that the incidence of smoking is way higher among gamblers than the general population. And I'll bet that's not true for most APs.

Wonder if smoking would be useful cover. People talk about drinking as cover, but smoking would be a heck of a lot more practical.

Please don't health-flame me, I'm not advocating addiction.

By the way, last time I heard, the data was showing that second hand smoke is a big risk factor for children, but not so much for adults.

not to mention the fact that dead patrons don't tend to gamble there in the future.

I love movies and go every week. I have asked my wife and other female friends if they have any idea about what goes on in the men's room. I estimate that 75% of movie goers do NOT wash their hands after a number 1 and at least 50% of movie goers do NOT wash after a number two. The gross out. Most of these guys go back and share popcorn with their dates. Most women I have asked are completely taken aback when told this. I assume women are at lease a little better, at least I hope so. I am not really sure as I rarely hang out in the ladies room. Piss covered chips or popcorn? Given a choice I can handle the chips.

Hip Hop

Crap-coated chips or crap-coated popcorn!

Anyone with access to a lab want to test chips from different casinos? And the winner for the most disgusting crap on their chips goes to ........ ??????????????????

Hip Hop

The biggest killer of all -- is STRESS!

So why do you stress yourself out worrying about such trivialities?

...utilize smoke breaks during neg counts. Very effective compromise when constant hopping is not feasible.

ANS

...but I have a little ritual for all public restrooms. Before I wash my hands, I hit the lever for paper towels, then turn on the water. After washing my hands, I rip off the paper towels and use the towel to turn off the water and open the door. Never can be too careful.

then I suggest you play black at the Western - those chips are rarely touched by players - course, you really, really want to stay away from the red and white ones there

On the other hand (excuse the pun), my doctor is categorical about one thing : We can avoid at least half of the infections that torture us if we do one simple thing every time we come home : Wash our hands.

less people touching them...also maybe wealthier people are cleaner???maybe not....at least less people have touched them...

that ass and chips things has really put me off....

now ill be thinking of getting peoples p!ss and $hit all over me.....getting their farts on my ass....didnt need the info, never thought about it and dont really need to....we know its dirty money, we didnt need it to be brought up how DIRTY is acutally was-physically...

think about all those greens ($100 notes, not chips, the $100 notes are green here)....how many of them have had piss, crap, cocain or blood on them....

somebody might start sniffing them.....they got real problems....

do you:

1. Not Go

2. Hover above the seat (a standing crap; not touching the seat)

3. Wash it (if available)

4. Place toilet paper all over the seat (or a cover if available)

5. Sit, $hit and hope for the best...

i personally try #1....i have used #s 2-4 as well....

the real gamble in a casino is making contact....

What we are describing here is just life, in the casino or out of it. I doubt if exposure to one or two hours of casino air on occasion is really very life-threatening. As for germs, we all handle money. We open and close doors that have been touched by who knows how many sick people. We eat in restaurants. eating food prepared by regular human beings, many of whom don't have the most sanitary habits in the world. We hug each other, we kiss each other and more. We shake hands. We ride in public transit, sharing space and breath with hundreds of strangers. We pet animals. We use public restrooms.

It's life folks. Personally, I'd rather live it than worry about it.