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Mar 26, 2010
Smoking banned in IRs but... allowed in casino depending on house rules
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I THANK Ms Goh Lee Hwa for her letter, 'Do something about smoking in casino' (Feb 20).
The general premises of Singapore's integrated resorts (IRs) are not exempted from the smoking prohibition. Restaurants, shops, convention halls and entertainment outlets of the IRs have to comply with the no smoking rule.
It is a common practice for casinos in many countries to put in place house rules to designate smoking and non-smoking areas. Hence this similar practice was adopted as part of the operating environment for IRs in Singapore.
Smoking within casino premises is allowed provided it complies with the house rules set out by premise owners.
This is similar to establishments such as hotels which can implement house rules to provide smoking and non-smoking rooms.
The National Environment Agency will work with the IR operators to promote public awareness of the non-smoking areas as well as enforce against any lapses.
We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the house rules, and assess the need to review smoking prohibition legislation to ensure that the impact of second-hand smoke on the public is minimised.
Chan Wai San (Ms)
Director, Policy Department
National Environment Agency
Smoking banned in IRs but... allowed in casino depending on house rules
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I THANK Ms Goh Lee Hwa for her letter, 'Do something about smoking in casino' (Feb 20).
The general premises of Singapore's integrated resorts (IRs) are not exempted from the smoking prohibition. Restaurants, shops, convention halls and entertainment outlets of the IRs have to comply with the no smoking rule.
It is a common practice for casinos in many countries to put in place house rules to designate smoking and non-smoking areas. Hence this similar practice was adopted as part of the operating environment for IRs in Singapore.
Smoking within casino premises is allowed provided it complies with the house rules set out by premise owners.
This is similar to establishments such as hotels which can implement house rules to provide smoking and non-smoking rooms.
The National Environment Agency will work with the IR operators to promote public awareness of the non-smoking areas as well as enforce against any lapses.
We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the house rules, and assess the need to review smoking prohibition legislation to ensure that the impact of second-hand smoke on the public is minimised.
Chan Wai San (Ms)
Director, Policy Department
National Environment Agency
