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Atlantic City casino workers’ smoking lawsuit reaches New Jersey appeals court

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A three-judge appellate panel considered casino workers’ challenge to New Jersey’s casino smoking exemption in Trenton this week, according to reports. The workers and the United Auto Workers appealed after a Superior Court judge rejected their constitutional claim in August 2024; an appellate decision is expected in the coming weeks.

The appeal could affect the legal basis for allowing smoking areas in Atlantic City casinos.

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CEASE urges New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos

Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) co-founder Pete Naccarelli urged New Jersey lawmakers to support smoke-free workplaces in Atlantic City casinos. CEASE argues a ban could attract visitors, while casino operators have argued it may reduce attendance; a 2022 study commissioned by the Casino Association of New Jersey estimated an almost 11% first-year decline in land-based gross gaming revenue under a full ban.

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