The off-Strip resort is betting that a fully enclosed, non-smoking gaming area can draw a different kind of player.
The Palms Casino Resort is opening a new enclosed non-smoking gaming area later this month, a move aimed squarely at visitors and locals who want to gamble without cigarette smoke in the air, according to KLAS and KTNV. In a city where casino floors have long been synonymous with smoke, the shift is notable.
KTNV reported the new space will add 7,300 square feet of casino area, while Action Network said it will feature 224 slots, a bar and a charity slot challenge. The resort is making the pitch as player preferences continue to evolve.
The Palms sits off the Strip, where it has long tried to carve out a different identity than the megaresorts on Las Vegas Boulevard. This latest change suggests that smoke-free gaming is no longer a niche idea, but a competitive strategy.
For residents who avoid the Strip but still want a casino night, the new room adds another option. For the industry, it is another sign that Las Vegas gaming floors are adjusting to changing tastes.