Smoking ban at Rhode Island casinos gains momentum

A Rhode Island legislator is calling for a state-wide smoking ban at casinos. In general, smoking is prohibited at workplaces under Rhode Island law, but casinos are granted a special exemption. A similar loophole exists in New Jersey, where Atlantic City’s nine casino licensees allow patrons to light up indoors. However, this has proven controversial, and campaigners are currently looking to remove their exemption, despite industry pushb...