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Casino
May 29, 2025
Bally’s RI Asks for Extra Marketing Funds as Officials Mull Over Smoke Ban
Rhode Island’s two commercial casinos are seeking more state benefits as officials consider banning indoor smoking. The casinos argue that this measure would balance out the money they would lose if the ban goes into effect. Rhode Island Considers Ending Casino Smoking Rhode Island’s two Bally’s Corporation-owned casinos are seeking state benefits as a ban […]
Casino
May 22, 2025
Consumers Are OK With Casinos Going Smoke-Free
The economic rationale for keeping smokers on gaming floors and allowing them to mingle with non-smokers and non-smoking staff who are often exposed to prolonged streams of tobacco vapor continues to crack. Two casino finance analysts said on Tuesday that there was sufficient evidence to suggest that casinos can reliably shutter smoking on gaming floors […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Rhode Island Casino Workers Pressure Senate to Ban Indoor Smoking
Casino workers in Rhode Island are continuing their fight against indoor smoking, arguing that nothing short of a complete ban would be enough. Casino Workers Seek Better Conditions On Tuesday, approximately 150 casino workers entered the State House, expressing their support for a bill seeking to end indoor smoking. The measure in question was introduced […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Iowa Bill Banning Smoking in Casinos Is One Step Closer to Full Acceptance
The Iowa House Commerce Committee passed a bill that could ban indoor smoking in casinos and there is currently hot debate for and against it. Bill One Step Closer to Full Passing Labeled as Bill HSB148, the new proposition aims to ban smoking in casinos in Iowa. The bill passed out of the Iowa House […]
Casino
February 24, 2025
Smokefree Gambling to Gather Momentum Throughout 2025
Smoking has been a persistent issue for workers on casino floors. Many have objected to the fact that although smoking in public places is outlawed, casinos have enjoyed an exemption across the country. Ending Smoking on Casino Floors in New Jersey a Priority Industry and lawmakers have recognized the plight of casino workers, and a […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Casino Smoking Ban Bill Picks up Speed in Iowa
The debate on smoking while on the casino gaming floor has been ongoing for more than a decade. While since the pandemic, some casinos across the US decided to go from being smoke-free temporarily to banning smoking permanently, casinos in some states are still permitted to offer indoor smoking. That’s the case for Iowa, a […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Bill Fails to Snuff Out Indoor Smoking in Mississippi
Indoor smoking in Mississippi will remain as lawmakers ignored an indoor smoking ban bill. The Magnolia State, for context, has a fairly different approach to tobacco consumption in enclosed areas than other US jurisdictions. Mississippi Is a Very Smoke-Friendly State In January, Representative Bryant Clark filed House Bill 361, seeking to ban indoor smoking across […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
No Mention of Casino Smoking in Gov. Murphy’s Tuesday Address
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy just delivered his seventh State of the State Address, promising to dedicate his remaining time in office to the people of the state. However, his address didn’t include a mention of a ban on casino smoking. Murphy’s Term Is Nearing Its End As Murphy’s term nears its end, he prepares […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
CEASE Asks NJ Gov. Murphy to Stop Casino Smoking Before His Departure
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a union seeking to put an end to New Jersey’s indoor smoking, has asked Governor Phil Murphy to take care of the New Jerseyans one last time and end the loophole that allows smoking inside the Atlantic City casinos. According to CEASE, this inflection point would prove whether Murphy […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Debate Sparks Call for Union Leader’s Exit
The fight about smoking in Atlantic City casinos has grown more intense. Some people who stand up for workers say Local 54 of the Unite Here union takes the side of tobacco companies instead of looking out for employees. UAW Official Urges Local 54 Leader to Step Down This smoking debate reached a peak on […]
