Tag: Smoking
Mohegan Pennsylvania opens smoke-free Aristocrat Gaming Lounge
Mohegan Pennsylvania today announced the opening of a new, smoke-free gaming area. Located just inside the casino’s hotel entrance, the... more
Do Nevadans support smoke-free casinos? New poll gives insight
Almost 60 percent of Nevada voters said they would support banning smoking in casinos, according to a new poll released Tuesday from a... more
Activist shareholder proposal seeks to end smoking inside Bally’s casinos
Bills seeking to end the exemption from the state’s indoor smoking ban at Rhode Island’s two casinos have never made it out of... more
Study: Family friendly casino areas contain unhealthy levels of second-hand smoke
Second-hand smoke in indoor casino areas is up to 18 times more harmful than outdoor levels, according to a University of Nevada, Reno... more
Northeastern U.S. gambling market roiled by New York competition, smoking, internet betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new... more
Amendments to Pennsylvania’s casino smoking bill pulled from agenda
A representative from Allegheny County Democratic Rep. Dan Frankel’s office told PlayPennsylvania on Tuesday that a vote on amendments to... more
EDITORIAL: When lawmakers abdicate their responsibility, it’s time to go to court
Atlantic City casino workers went to court week to protect their health and their lives, and any rational person should be able to... more
Pennsylvania: Amendments to casino smoking bill to be voted on next week
The Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act is going to have action. A representative from Allegheny County Democratic Rep. Dan... more
Opponents of smoking in casinos try to enlist shareholders of gambling companies in non-smoking push
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Add investors to the list of people that opponents of smoking in casinos are enlisting in hopes of banning the... more
Atlantic City casino workers’ smoking ban lawsuit faces potential delay
After years of lobbying to get smoking permanently banned in Atlantic City casinos via legislative means, the Casino Employees Against... more