New Jersey Casino Smoking Ban Bill Delayed Again

Casino industry proposes enclosed smoking rooms, sparking outrage among workers.

A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos was delayed again due to lack of votes.
The casino industry has proposed alternatives such as enclosed smoking rooms, which has infuriated casino workers.
New Jersey's law banning smoking in public businesses currently exempts Atlantic City's casinos.
Support for a casino smoking ban is widespread among New Jersey lawmakers, and the governor has said he will sign it if passed.
The casino industry opposes a smoking ban, arguing it would lose customers and revenue.