Today is the day for reopening of the Palace Biloxi!

After being closed for two weeks, the Palace Casino in East Biloxi will reopen today as a smoke-free resort.

The doors will open once the safety and Mississippi Gaming Commission approvals are given, in mid- or late-morning, casino officials said.

Customers will see the all-new casino floor, two new restaurants and Contact Lounge & Sports Bar.

Smoking will be allowed only in the new $1 million smoking lounge or outdoors.

Really, was a $1 million dollar smoking lounge really needed??