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Portsmouth’s Rivers Casino changes smoking policy after only a week of operation

Photo by Laura Philion. Rivers Casino in Portsmouth is changing its smoking policy after guest feedback.
Photo by Laura Philion. Rivers Casino in Portsmouth is changing its smoking policy after guest feedback.
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Rivers Casino’s tables and slots have only been open for a week – and already, the casino is changing policy after public feedback.

Casino management said on Twitter that half of the gaming floor will become smoke-free effective immediately.

But there won’t be a barrier between sections – only signage.

Currently smoking isn’t allowed in any of the six restaurants, the poker room, or Topgolf Swing Suite. With the new rules, the casino says almost 80% of the facility will be non-smoking.

Cigars and vapes are prohibited completely.