Casino workers ask judge to ban smoking inside

NPR

Published May 22, 2024 at 8:33 AM EDT

A group of casino workers in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has asked a judge to ban smoking in casinos, but smoking supporters warn the change will lead to steep economic declines.

WHYY’s Kenneth Burn reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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