According to
the online casino software providers from
CasinoWebScripts, it seems like Madrid is doing its best to convince the
government to offer Sheldon Adelson, a US billionaire who wants to invest in a
Spain-based casino, an exemption from the national anti-smoking law. Adelson,
the Chief Executive of Las Vegas Sands, expressed the idea that he will develop
the Eurovegas resort only if Spanish authorities allow his customers to smoke
inside his casinos. The mega resort is expected to house 6 casinos, 12 hotels
with various entertainment facilities and shops.
The casino
boss said that if Madrid lawmakers will not comply with his demands and lift
the smoking ban so that his customers will not be forced to take cigarette
breaks outside his casinos, he might delay or even call off the plan. Madrid
Mayor Ignacio González explained that the Spanish government should accept
Adelson’s proposal, taking into consideration that Spain has an unemployment
rate of around 27 percent, one of the highest in Europe, and is in serious need
of job opportunities.
On the other
hand, the government did not give any positive signals regarding Adelson’s
proposal. At this point in time, smoking is illegal in all public places in
Spain, including casinos, bars and workplaces. Thus, lawmakers are faced with
deciding whether they should protect the health of individuals or take
advantage of Adelson’s proposal in order to create employment opportunities.
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