{"id":2299,"date":"2026-05-19T20:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/which-sacramento-area-casinos-are-smoke-free-what-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:03:02","slug":"which-sacramento-area-casinos-are-smoke-free-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/which-sacramento-area-casinos-are-smoke-free-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Sacramento-area casinos are smoke-free? What to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As Red Hawk Resort and Casino near Placerville announces plans to go almost entirely smoke-free, how do other Sacramento-area gambling establishments handle smoking?<\/p>\n

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Red Hawk Resort and Casino plans to add a new gambling pavilion for smokers, while the existing casino will go smoke-free, The Sacramento Bee reported.<\/p>\n

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The change will \u201coffer a significantly cleaner and healthier environment for guests and team members alike,\u201d president and CEO Bryan DeLugo said.<\/p>\n

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Smoke-free casinos and the issues surrounding the effects of second-hand smoke on customers and casino workers is not unique to California.<\/p>\n

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Just last week in New Jersey, a state health commission called to eliminate an exemption to smoking laws that allows smoking at Atlantic City casinos, PlayNJ reported.<\/p>\n

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Casino workers are among those calling for the change, the publication said.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what to know about Sacramento-area casinos and cardrooms.<\/p>\n

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What Sacramento-area casinos are smoke-free?<\/h2>\n

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A directory of smoke-free gambling establishments in California lists Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain in Wheatland as also being smoke-free.<\/p>\n

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While all hotel rooms, dining areas and entertainment venues are non-smoking, smoking is permitted outside non-smoking areas on the casino floor, according to visitor reviews.<\/p>\n

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Thunder Valley Hotel Casino near Lincoln allows smoking on the casino floor but not in smoke-free slots and poker rooms, dining areas or entertainment venues, the resort said.<\/p>\n

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Cache Creek Casino Resort near Esparto has a non-smoking area in the casino but otherwise allows smoking on the gaming floor, the resort said.<\/p>\n

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Sky River Casino does not list a smoking policy in its house rules, other than a ban on marijuana, but reviews say smoking is allowed in the casino.<\/p>\n

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What Sacramento-area cardrooms are smoke-free?<\/h2>\n

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Card rooms are businesses in California where customers can play various table games, mostly poker and other card games, against one another.<\/p>\n

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The directory of smoke-free gambling establishments lists Stones Gambling Hall, Parkwest Casino Cordova, Parkwest Casino Lotus, Limelight Cardroom and Capitol Casino as smoke-free establishments.<\/p>\n

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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.<\/p>\n

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