Tag: Smoking
Atlantic City casino workers ask judges to ban smoking
Some Atlantic City casino workers asked an appeals court panel to ban smoking in the city’s gambling halls Monday, the same day that... more
Appeals court to hear call from workers to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos
A five-year quest by Atlantic City casino workers to ban smoking in the gambling halls will go before an appeals court Monday in Trenton in... more
New casino near Penn State clears regulatory milestone, will open in April smoke-free
Happy Valley Casino representatives on Wednesday revealed updated renderings and details for the new gambling venue at the Nittany Mall.... more
New Jersey casino workers see opportunity for change under new governor
After Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s victory in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects says... more
New Jersey governor’s race will shape three key gaming issues
New Jersey voters next week will elect a new governor who will help set the state’s agenda for at least the next four years. The election... more
Pennsylvania House committee passes bill that would ban smoking at casinos, bus stops
A bill that would ban smoking in casinos, bus stops and other locations in Pennsylvania passed with bipartisan support Tuesday from the... more
OPINION: What we found in smoky casino air should prod New Jersey to finally ban lighting up
Where there’s smoke, there’s . . . cancer? Heart disease? Emphysema? Pose that question to the American Cancer Society, and its answer... more
Successful summer for Atlantic City casinos renews calls to ban smoking
Atlantic City casinos just wrapped up their most profitable summer in more than a decade. Workers say that success removes any excuse for... more
Smokers can still light up in New Jersey casinos. The air inside is more toxic than anyone realizes
The reek of tobacco hits you almost immediately — thick and stale and inescapable. On this particular summer afternoon at the Golden... more
OPINION: Rhode Island casino workers have waited years for a smoke-free workplace. The wait continues.
I’ve worked in the casino business for 30 years. For the past seven years, I’ve worked in Rhode Island casinos where I’m forced to... more
