Palace Casino Resort to Open Renovated Casino as a Smoke Free Resort
When the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss. opens the second floor of its expansion and renovation project on June 14, the casino, hotel, restaurants and lounge/sports bar will all be smoke free.
May 31, 2011 —
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 31, 2011
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Keith Crosby, General Manager
Palace Casino Resort
PALACE CASINO RESORT TO OPEN RENOVATED CASINO AS A SMOKE FREE RESORT
Biloxi, Miss. – When the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss. opens the second floor of its expansion and renovation project on June 14, the casino, hotel, restaurants and lounge/sports bar will all be smoke free.
Smoking will be allowed outside the main building, and a new $1 million smoking lounge has been created to accommodate smokers. The smoking lounge is conveniently located in close proximity to the gaming floor, restaurants and lounge/sports bar. It features comfortable furnishings, flat-screen televisions and its own air conditioning and heating system.
Keith Crosby, general manager of the Palace, says, “Over the years, I have continually received feedback from customers who have been concerned about the quality of air in our casino, and all casinos for that matter. And, if you look at the statistics, nearly 80 percent of the public does not smoke. Going smoke free is the right thing to do, and it’s the right time to do it. We have invested a great deal into creating a beautiful new resort for our customers, as well as our associates. We’re starting off fresh, and this decision will allow us to maintain our fresh air quality, creating a healthier, cleaner and more enjoyable environment for everyone.”
Crosby concludes, “We believe going smoke free gives us a competitive advantage. We’re proud to be a leader in our market.”
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