We have seen this happen now many times in many states and the impact is very minimal,” said Roger Gros of Global Gaming Business Magazine.ĬBS Philadelphia: Some Workers Want Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban “I think the casinos are way over estimating the impact that this would have. NBC Philadelphia: Atlantic City Casino Workers Hold Rally in Support of Smoking Ban Press of Atlantic City: FRONT PAGE: Ban Within Reach The rally comes amid a surge of bipartisan support from legislators, with 43 cosponsors signed onto A2151 and S264, bills that would eliminate the loophole and make Atlantic City casinos smokefree indoors.īelow is an overview of the scene from yesterday and the clear message from AC employees: Treat us like any other worker in New Jersey - close the casino loophole.

Widespread Coverage of Rally Shows Casino Workers’ “Growing Political Muscle”Ĭontact: CITY- More than 250 Atlantic City casino workers gathered for a rally yesterday marking the 16th anniversary of the statewide smokefree air bill that created the casino loophole in the first place.