The man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo - Monsieur Proust
If you have tears, prepare to shed them now - taking at Monaco's casinos have fallen off a cliff, dropping by 19% on the year.
And for why? Because the star of my title (no relation, AFAIK) in his role as 'PM' of Monaco decided that it would be a really good move to ban indoor smoking in public spaces at a time of a dramatic economic downturn. One might note that casino takings had been rising sharply for the last three years.
Given that Monegasques are banned from playing the tables, with a bit more fancy footwork it would have been possible to arrange for staff in the smoking areas to be non-nationals too. Public health issues resolved, end of problem....
And for why? Because the star of my title (no relation, AFAIK) in his role as 'PM' of Monaco decided that it would be a really good move to ban indoor smoking in public spaces at a time of a dramatic economic downturn. One might note that casino takings had been rising sharply for the last three years.
Given that Monegasques are banned from playing the tables, with a bit more fancy footwork it would have been possible to arrange for staff in the smoking areas to be non-nationals too. Public health issues resolved, end of problem....
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Playing at the casino royale without a cigar; proposterous!
Agreed - absolutely shocking.
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