Atlantic City casino workers petition court to ban smoking in gambling halls due to health concerns, potentially affecting a $500M senior citizen fund.
Atlantic City casino workers have petitioned a judge to ban smoking in gambling halls due to the toxic atmosphere, citing illnesses like bronchitis, asthma, and cancer linked to secondhand smoke. The state, however, warns that ending smoking could jeopardize a half-billion-dollar fund for senior citizens and the disabled. A ruling is expected "as quickly as possible."
May 13, 2024
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