I had a good laugh when I read this headline, “Gambling Goes Green”.

Yeah sure buddy… who you trying to fool?  I can’t think of an industry that is probably more further from The Green Revolution.  Just look at Vegas for a start… its all about entertainment, no matter the cost to the environment.

But apparently some of the big hotel groups are implementing some projects that help to save energy and water.  It makes the most sense to start with energy consumption, as this is probably one of the largest expenses in the casino and gambling industry.  Lighting alone has a huge  contribution to energy consumption and there have been some huge technological breakthroughs with energy efficient LED lighting.  Vegas neon lighting can be seen from outer space… so its a good place to start!

There must be a portion of the market that would demand “environmentally friendly” places to stay.  People are becoming more and more aware of their footprint on the planet.  If it comes down to choice, between staying in a hotel that makes an effort to be “green” and one that doesn’t, then some customers may choose the environmentally friendly hotel.  Its a tough, competitive market out there.  Although most wouldn’t even bother to ask about how “green” the hotel or casino is.

Reducing energy and resource consumption will also reduce expenses, something that all companies must be looking at during these tougher times.

I hardly think its going to make headlines in the world of gambling or poker news, yet everyone should be doing their part to save the planet and reduce their impact.