Bills introduced in Kansas and Missouri statehouses could ban smoking inside casinos

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 8:30 PM
  • Joe Hennessy, KCTV-TV

“No Smoking” signs could be posted around state-[licensed] casinos in Kansas and Missouri in 2025 if the bills being introduced pass in the upcoming legislative session.

Multiple bills in both states look to ban the practice and the group C.E.A.S.E (Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects) behind them plans to not stop until it becomes law.

“85% of Kansans and Missourians do not smoke,” said C.E.A.S.E. Kansas and Missouri Founder Joe Hafley said. “We have lots and lots of support [from] different groups, American Heart, American Lung, Americans for Non-Smokers Rights”…

There are plenty of other casino options in the state that wouldn’t have to abide by these, rules like 7th Street Casino which is owned by a Native American tribe.