Rhode Island lawmakers hear testimony on casino smoking ban bill
Rhode Island lawmakers continued hearings on House Bill 25, which would end the exemption allowing smoking on casino floors. Bally’s regulatory relations executive Craig Sculos argued that a ban could immediately affect casino revenues and deter smokers from neighbouring states; an AFL-CIO poll cited in the material found seven in 10 residents supported ending the exemption.
The bill could change smoking rules for Rhode Island casinos and affect their operations.