The total smoking ban, which becomes effective next January, causes headaches for casinos in France.
Several casinos are hoping to counter their customers’ stress by giving them free lollipops. But first impressions are not good. One gambler says: “I’m one million percent sure I won’t come to casinos after January. Smoking and gambling go together. Lollipops are for 15-year old kids.“
That’s one way to kick a habit — albeit not the intended one.
