Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

1970s – The Rise of Casino Culture 🎰

• Development of smoke-filled casinos in Las Vegas.
• Introduction of cigarette brands specifically marketed to gamblers.

Year	Event
1970	First gambling regulations introduced in Las Vegas.
1976	Expansion of casinos beyond Las Vegas to Atlantic City.

1980s – Increasing Popularity of Cigarettes in Casinos 🚬

• Casinos begin offering complimentary cigarettes to loyal customers.
• Rise in brands sponsoring casino events and tournaments.

Year	Event
1985	Launch of the first online casino.
1989	Increased health regulations come into effect but casinos resist.

1990s – The Birth of Online Gambling 📱

• Establishment of online casinos, making gambling more accessible.
• Emergence of online cigarette sales targeting casino players.

Year	Event
1994	First online gambling licenses issued in Antigua.
1999	Growth of online cigarette sales alongside online gambling.

2000s – Regulatory Changes and Health Awareness 🛑

• Stringent regulations on advertising tobacco in gambling venues.
• Health campaigns against smoking in public spaces, including casinos.

Year	Event
2006	Implementation of smoking bans in numerous states in the US.
2008	Online sales of cigarettes face increasing restrictions.

2010s – Adaptation and E-commerce Growth 🌐

• Increased focus on e-commerce in the tobacco industry.
• Rise of alternatives to traditional cigarettes, such as e-cigarettes.

Year	Event
2012	Launch of e-cigarettes marketed to casino goers.
2015	Shift towards online sales due to convenience and privacy.

2020s – The Future of Smoking in Casinos 🔮

• Continued growth of online square reservations for smokers.
• Innovations in smoking lounges and e-cigar options within casinos.

Year	Event
2020	COVID-19 pandemic leads to new restrictions around smoking zones.
2023	Adoption of digital platforms for reservations including smoking areas.