Critically evaluate the positive and negative effects on banning smoking from clubs and gaming areas (including pokie machines), comment on the way in which clubs and gaming are responding to the laws.
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HOSPITALITY STUDIES TOPIC AREA: CLUBS AND GAMING D. Critically evaluate the positive and negative effects on banning smoking from clubs and gaming areas (including pokie machines), comment on the way in which clubs and gaming are responding to the laws and recommend some changes in which would better suit both smokers and non-smokers. Almost 5000 people in the Australian state of Victoria die every year from some type of smoking-related illness. And very soon, 5000 venues will have to provide smoke-free areas under some of the toughest anti-smoking reforms in Australia. From September 1 this year, clubs, hotels, bingo halls and gaming venues including Crown Casino will have to provide a smoke-free alternative. The recent amendments to the Tobacco Bill in mid May come hot on the heels of the transition to smoke-free dining in last July. "The main gaming floor at Crown Casino and 533 gaming venues will be affected by this extension of...


