New Jersey’s casino industry reached a new milestone in 2024, generating $6.3 billion in gambling revenue, partly driven by online gambling, The Press of Atlantic City reported.
Nevertheless, despite record breaking profits last year, Atlantic City executives are expressing concern over profits arguing that banning smoking on gaming floors would hurt revenue, says the Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), an organization looking to ban smoking inside casinos to safeguard employees health.
“With record revenues, now is the time for the industry to make positive changes, starting with eliminating indoor smoking,” said Pete Naccarelli, CEASE co-founder and Atlantic City casino worker.
