Cigarette and cigar smoke may soon leave casino gaming floors in Atlantic City despite fears that in doing so, an economic morose may befall New Jersey’s beating gambling heart. The issue has proven divisive, but support in favor of snuffing out smoke from casinos and simulcasting facilities is gaining even more traction, an announcement by […]
Harmful air has no place in the work environment, whether this is an office or an Atlantic City casino. This is the case argued by a group of activists who have gained significant momentum in New Jersey and enjoy the backing of a string of lawmakers and state officials. The latest to join the anti-smoking […]
Despite certain states banning indoor smoking, Pennsylvania casinos still refrain from joining their ranks. This is the topic of a new Triblive article that examines the issue in depth. Casinos Fear Banning Smoking Will Cost them Customers Since the beginning of the millennia, people have realized the dangers of indoor smoking and have gradually prohibited […]
Smoking has become a hot topic for many casinos during the pandemic. While many feared that turning away smokers would only add to the casino industry’s ailments, it turned to have the opposite effect. As it turns out, patrons are happier when they are not drowned in smoke and can enjoy a less sickly environment. […]
A bill proposing a smoking ban for casinos in New Jersey was introduced back in 2020. Since the start of the pandemic, such a ban was implemented for gambling venues but remained in place only temporarily until it was lifted in July this year. Currently, it looks like tax breaks for casinos are a topic […]
A proposed plan to allow casino visitors to smoke cigarettes on gaming floors has been shelved by the Shreveport Council. Councilman James Flurry introduced an amendment recently in which he had hoped patrons at casino facilities would be able to smoke. The amendment isn’t going to see the light, which means Shreveport’s casinos will be […]
August 1, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order allowing the resumption of indoor dining with reduced capacity starting from Friday. Casino patrons will be able to enjoy a beverage and smoke while in their seats effective from Friday as well. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signed Executive Order No. 183 Smoking and […]
Las Vegas Advisor revealed the results of a new poll, seeking answer how gamblers feel about smoking in casinos. The results show that 72% of the responders support smoke-free casinos. Las Vegas Advisor Seeks an Answer How People Feel about Smoking in Casinos The results of a new poll by Las Vegas Advisor outlined how […]
Following an order issued late on Monday by NJ Governor Phil Murphy, casinos will not offer wining or dining on their casino floors nor allow smoking. Indoor Dining, Smoking and Drinks Banned in Atlantic City’s Casinos New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has decided against indoor dining following a surge in the cases of coronavirus in […]