New Jersey has even prohibited smoking on beaches and public parks, which was not lost on many of the rallying casino workers. No Smoking, Drinking, Eating as Atlantic City Casinos Reopen From COVID-19 Pause
While acknowledging gamblers will be free to light up again starting Sunday, the Democratic governor indicated he would look favorably on a measure lawmakers are considering to permanently end smoking in New Jersey's casinos. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that an order he signed ending a public health emergency contained a “sunset” provision winding down the smoking ban within 30 days, which is Sunday. New Jersey's yearlong coronavirus-inspired ban on smoking in Atlantic City casinos will end Sunday, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. Casino workers rallied Wednesday in favor of permanently banning smoking, saying secondhand smoke endangers their health.Such a measure is pending in the state Legislature. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that while the ban ends Sunday, he would look favorably on legislation that would permanently ban smoking in casinos. That's when a coronavirus-inspired casino smoking ban expires. Gamblers will be able to light up again in Atlantic City's casinos starting Sunday.
