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June 17, 2025
Smoking Ban Debate Heats Up as New Jersey Governor’s Race Progresses
The race for New Jersey’s next governor has begun bringing renewed attention to a long-debated issue: should Atlantic City casinos ban indoor smoking? As Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli emerge as the main candidates, their contrasting opinions on this topic are becoming more important to voters and casino employees alike. Sherrill Backs […]
Industry
June 12, 2025
Casino Workers Urge NJ Governor Candidates to Back Smoking Ban
A group of Atlantic City casino workers is stepping up its efforts to end smoking inside casinos. They are asking governor candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli to back a full ban on indoor smoking. CEASE Presses Sherrill and Ciattarelli to Support Smoke-Free Casinos The group, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), wants new laws […]
Casino
June 6, 2025
Las Vegas Casinos Feel the Heat to Go Smoke-Free as Public Opinion Shifts
Las Vegas casinos are moving towards a smoke-free future due to investor pressure and changing public views. While most Las Vegas Strip resorts still allow smoking on their gaming floors, more and more people want casino operators to think again. Park MGM’s Smoke Ban Stands Alone Amid Growing Calls for Industry-Wide Reform Park MGM stands […]
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
April 10, 2025
Nevada Considers Limiting Under-21 Cigarette Sales to Casinos
Nevada lawmakers are considering a bold move to restrict cigarette smoking among young adults. However, the newest proposed legislation has an added twist that has been raising eyebrows. Casinos would be exempted from this measure, indirectly incentivizing young people to visit such establishments. Such a measure could potentially lead to rising gambling harm rates and […]
Industry
March 11, 2025
PA Lawmaker Pushes for Smoke-Free Casinos to Protect Workers
Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel remains committed to eliminating smoking inside the state’s casinos, advocating for the health and well-being of employees. His efforts have gained traction with support from Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) and casino workers across Pennsylvania. Trying to “Smooth the Path of the Bill” Frankel originally introduced the Protecting Workers from Secondhand […]
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 25, 2025
Popular Support Favors Ban of Smoking at Rhode Island Casinos
The year 2025 is expected to be one of the best ones for anti-smoking advocates. With a public exemption to smoke on casino floors, even though 85% of patrons are non-smokers, increasingly under attack in Rhode Island, as well as Pennsylvania, New Jersey and elsewhere, and casinos opting into non-smoking options voluntarily, the end of […]
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 […]