Rhode Island lawmakers approve casino smoking restrictions pending governor’s signature
Rhode Island lawmakers advanced a measure to largely prohibit indoor smoking at the state’s two casinos, but Governor Dan McKee’s signature is still required. The bill would permit one smoking lounge at each casino and, if signed, take effect on 1 January 2027; a separate proposal to increase Bally’s marketing subsidies failed to gain sufficient support.
Bally’s casinos would face new smoking restrictions from 2027 if the governor signs the measure.