Do Not Gamble On Your Safety
Earlier this year there were two casino fires within a week of each other. One was at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas, the other was at Foxwoods in Connecticut and both were reported on the national news. For this reason alone I was surprised that more people did not take the fire alarm seriously. Apparently most of the other people just felt it was too inconvenient to get up and go outside when the alarm went off. Instead of playing it safe they decided to gamble with their lives. Although it proved to be a false alarm this time there could've been serious consequences if it had been an actual fire. Fire alarms should always be taken seriously and you should leave the building immediately if you hear one going off! If it proves to be a false alarm you have only given up a few minutes of your time but if there is an actual fire and you don't heed the alarm you may be giving up your life.
Fires can happen anywhere and everyone should be familiar with fire safety and what to do in case of an emergency. Many fires happen in hotels and anyone who stays in a hotel should take a few minutes when they check into their room go over and evacuation route in case of a fire. Here are some fire safety tips that could save your life.

Comments
Your comment and article was well justified as was your observation. Its just the complancy of the American public. I have often wondered how Americans would cope with Europe. Their when you hear a fire alarm or someone yells bomb people move. Where as we just stand around and look around if we even give it that much thought.
It is also the addiction that keeps people in their seat. I worked at the Grand there when it first opened. A 2×4 board fell out of the ceiling hitting a lady on the head and she just kept on playing even when the emt’s were trying to treat her.
Of course you are correct that everyone should leave as soon as they hear an alarm go off but the casino should have security people who immediately move on the floor to get people out.
In our office we have someone who goes around when the fire drill takes place to make sure that everyone leaves their desk.
To be sure, some folks won’t get off the phone but they are just stupid.
You did the right thing by leaving the casino.