Casino workers appeal to end indoor smoking in Atlantic City gambling establishments

With growing evidence showing that live dealers are exposed to secondhand smoke and are more likely to develop cancer and other diseases, indoor smoking has become a particularly painful issue for casino employees.

The industry has not been willing to stop indoor smoking despite the evidence of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and the dangers that thousands of casino employees and their families face. Stakeholders have pointed to the possible financial impact that a ban could have on casinos.

 

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Indoor smoking in casinos is under scrutiny as growing evidence links secondhand smoke exposure to increased cancer and health risks for live dealers. Despite this, the industry has resisted banning indoor smoking, citing potential financial drawbacks. This reluctance has sparked ongoing debate, as workers and their advocates push for stronger protections against the documented health risks of secondhand smoke exposure in their workplace.