Press Releases

Casino Workers Urge First Lady Tammy Murphy to Push for an End to Indoor Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos
October 30, 2024

Public Health Advocates Condemn Atlantic City Casino for Endangering Pregnant Worker with Secondhand Smoke
October 23, 2024

FACT CHECK: “Advanced Ventilation” Doesn’t Keep Employees Safe, Despite Boyd Gaming’s Claims
September 17, 2024

The Star-Ledger: Pass the Casino Smoking Ban, the Gamblers Aren’t Going Anywhere
September 16, 2024

Governor Murphy Should Stop Siding with Casinos and Prioritize Worker Safety
September 13, 2024

Casino Workers Respond to Governor Murphy’s Comments on Smoking in Casinos: “Deeply Disappointing"
September 13, 2024

Casino Executives Promote Charity for Childhood Cancer While Allowing Cancer-Causing Secondhand Smoke to Harm Employees
September 12, 2024

New NYC Casino Will Be Smokefree by State Law: Those Concerned With Impact of NYC Casino on AC Should Support Ending Indoor Smoking
September 10, 2024

NJ Casino Workers Respond to Court Ruling on Casino Smoking Loophole
August 30, 2024

Casino Workers Applaud Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s Comments on Smoking in AC Casino
August 29, 2024

As Smoking Rates Hit Historic Low, Casinos Face Pressure to Go Smokefree
August 27th, 2024

Casino Workers Call for Smokefree Legislation Steps Away from Casino Industry Meeting
July 18, 2024

Senate President Scutari Urged to Hold Vote on Bill to Close Casino Smoking Loophole After Nearly 20 Years
June 25, 2024

Rhode Island Moves Closer to Smokefree Casinos as Key Committee Passes Legislation
June 14, 2024

Casino Workers Call on Pennsylvania Legislators to Pass Comprehensive Indoor Smokefree Legislation
June 11, 2024

Rhode Island Casino Workers Applaud State Treasurer Diossa for Declaring He’ll Vote for Bally’s Smokefree Shareholder Proposal
May 10, 2024

Rep. Tanzi, Casino Workers Deliver Letter to State Treasurer Urging Support for Smokefree Shareholder Proposal at Bally's
May 10, 2024

Local 54 Members Call Local 54 Leadership’s “Disgraceful” Court Filing a “Betrayal of Workers”
April 30, 2024

CEASE Responds to Gov. Murphy Legal Brief Defending Indoor Smoking That Poisons AC Casino Workers
April 29, 2024

CEASE Responds to Local 54 Urging Court to Allow Casinos to Poison Their Members
April 29, 2024

Facts Be Damned: Casino Industry Leaders Peddle False Claims to Ensure They Can Keep Feeding Toxic Air to Employees
April 22, 2024

AC Casino Workers Respond to Gov. Murphy’s New Comments on Casino Smoking 
April 11, 2024

Boyd, Bally’s & Caesars Shareholders to Vote on Smokefree Proposal at Upcoming Annual Meetings
April 9, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Workers Sue State of New Jersey for Unconstitutional Exemption that Jeopardizes Their Health
April 5, 2024

NJ Casino Worker Lawsuit Adds Urgency for Legislators to Act Now to Close Casino Smoking Loophole
April 5, 2024

Protecting Student-Athletes: With Basketball Tournament Underway, Mountain West Conference to Support Ending Indoor Smoking in Vegas Casinos
March 15, 2024

2 New Legislators in New Jersey Co-Sponsor Bill to Close Casino Smoking Loophole
March 14, 2024

NFL’s Kelce Shines Spotlight on Casino Smoking in Las Vegas
February 16, 2024

Advocates Respond After New Jersey Senate Committee Passes Smokefree Casino Legislation
January 29, 2024

Casino Workers Respond to Scheduled Committee Hearing on Smokefree Casino Legislation
January 25, 2024

2023

Casino Workers Announce Formation of PAC to Bring Accountability to New Jersey Legislators
December 15, 2023

POLL: Ending Smoking at AC Casinos Would Drive Greater Visitation
December 13, 2023

NJ Legislators Urged to Reject “Philip Morris Smoking Rooms” Proposed By Casinos
December 5, 2023

Advocates Respond After NJ Senate Committee Hearing on Smokefree Casino Legislation
November 30, 2023

PA House Health Committee Passes Smokefree Workplace Legislation
November 15, 2023

Advocates Respond to News That New Jersey Lawmakers Will Vote on Smokefree Casino Legislation
October 19, 2023

TODAY: Largest Gaming Conference to Host First-Ever Discussion on Casino Smoking Policies
October 11, 2023

Rep. Frankel Introduces Legislation to End Indoor Smoking in Casinos and Other Public Spaces
September 7, 2023

Casino Workers Praise NM Casino For Adopting Permanent Smokefree Policy
September 7, 2023

Another Casino Voluntarily Goes Smoke Free After Employee Vote
September 7, 2023

Casinos Should Not Ignore Indoor Smoking As They Examine Responsible Gaming Best Practices
September 1, 2023

Berger, Moore Urged to Make Future NC Casinos Smokefree to Protect Workers & Guests 
August 16, 2023

ANR Questions Marriott on New MGM Partnership That Could Undermine Its 16-Year Smokefree Policy
August 3, 2023

Americans For Nonsmokers’ Rights Observes World Lung Cancer Day
August 1, 2023

ANR Welcomes Discussion of Smoking at G2E in October
July 26, 2023

Tribal Casinos Set Revenue Record for Second Consecutive Year As 150+ Tribal Casinos Operated Smokefree Indoors
July 21, 2023

NJ Casino Workers Send Letter to Dr. Jill Biden Highlighting Smoke-Filled Working Conditions as She Speaks at Hard Rock
July 12, 2023

Casino Workers Mark Two Years Since Smoking Returned to Atlantic City Casinos
July 5, 2023

Advocates Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Lexington Smokefree Ordinance
June 30, 2023

As East Coast Faces Poor Air Quality, Casino Workers Highlight Parallel to Their Daily Workplace Environment
June 7, 2023

RI Casino Workers & Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Pass Smokefree Casino Legislation
May 26, 2023

Shreveport City Councilors Will Be Held Accountable for Jeopardizing Casino Workers’ Lives
May 23, 2023

ALERT: Bally’s Lobbyists Repeats False Claim to Defend Indoor Smoking in TV Interview
May 19, 2023

Kansas Casino Workers Join National Worker Coalition Fighting to End Smoking Inside Casinos
May 12, 2023

Advocates for Smokefree Casinos Urge Shreveport City Council Against Dismantling Protections for Casino Workers
May 12, 2023

This Mother’s Day, Casino Workers Call For Legislation To Protect Mothers And Pregnant Casino Workers
May 12, 2023

ANR Responds to Borgata’s Planned “Cigar Snob” Event That Puts Workers in Harm’s Way
May 5, 2023

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Should Not Have Received Green Building Initiative Certification While Still Allowing Indoor Smoking
May 4, 2023

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Smoking In Casinos Would Be Banned In St. Louis County Under Proposed Measure
May 3, 2023

CDC Report Finds Smoking Hits All-Time Low, Adding Another Reason for Legislators to Close Casino Smoking Loopholes 
April 28, 2023

Smokefree Casino Advocates and Casino Workers Testify In Support Of Smokefree Casino Bill At Rhode Island State House 
April 27, 2023

84 NJ Legislators – 70% of Legislature -- Are Now Co-Sponsoring Bills to Eliminate Casino Smoking Loophole 
March 10, 2023
 

THURSDAY: Casino Workers and Advocates to Testify at New Jersey Assembly Hearing On Bill to Close Casino Smoking Loophole
March 3, 2023
 

ANR Applauds March 9th Hearing in Assembly, Where 53 Members Are Co-Sponsoring Bill to End Indoor Smoking at Casinos
February 27, 2023
 

CDC Finds Prohibiting Indoor Smoking in Casinos is the Only Way to Curb Effects of Secondhand Smoke
February 23, 2023
 

Job Losses from Ending Smoking? AC Casinos Can't Even Fill Existing Openings
February 9, 2023
 

Ahead of Monday’s Casino Smoking Hearing: What You Need to Know
February 9, 2023
 

Advocates Applaud Opening of Another Smokefree Pennsylvania Casino
February 2, 2023
 

ANR Says First-Ever Hearing on AC Smoking Bill a Critical Step to Protecting Worker Health
February 1, 2023
 

Casino Workers Group Fighting Indoor Smoking Invites Rivers Portsmouth Workers to Join Fight
January 31, 2023
 

Rivers Casino's New Non-Smoking Signs Do Nothing to Restrict Flow of Smoke
January 27, 2023
 

2 More Smokefree Casinos Opening in Pennsylvania
January 26, 2023
 

Rhode Island Legislation to End Indoor Smoking at Casinos Will Save Lives
January 25, 2023
 

Smokefree Casino Advocates Respond to Rivers Casino Portsmouth's Ventilation Claims
January 24, 2023
 

AC Casino Dealer Union Urges NJ Senate President & Speaker to Act on Smoking Bill
January 19, 2023
 

Smokefree Advocates Respond to All-Time High Atlantic City Casino Revenue
January 18, 2023
 

CEASE Releases “State of Casino Workers’ Health” Video Ahead of Governor Murphy’s Address
January 10, 2023
 

2022

Detroit Casinos Should Stay Smokefree, Say Public Health Advocates
December 29, 2022
 

After 45 Years of AC Casinos, It’s Long Past Time to End Indoor Smoking
December 8, 2022
 

Advocates Respond to Iowa’s Largest Casino Considering Ending Indoor Smoking
November 15, 2022
 

During National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Legislators Have an Opportunity To Act
November 9, 2022

Casino Workers Respond to Shameless Gestures From Casinos During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 17, 2022
 

Over 100 AC Casino Workers and Advocates Protest Indoor Smoking at Major Gaming Conference
September 22, 2022
 

ANR Encourages Lawmakers to Include Ending Indoor Smoking in Upcoming Resolution for Preventing Problem Gambling
September 20, 2022
 

Atlantic City Casinos Bail on Smoking Discussion at Last Minute
September 13, 2022
 

Ending Indoor Smoking Should Be Part of Industry’s Responsible Gaming Commitment
September 1, 2022
 

Legends Bay Casino in Sparks Urged to End Indoor Smoking, Truly Protect Employees From Harmful Health Impacts
August 30, 2022
 

Mount Airy Casino Flip Flops After Telling Employees It Values Their Well-Being
August 23, 2022
 

Casino Workers Host Night at the Ballpark, Remind Lawmakers of Urgency to Close Casino Smoking Loophole
August 18, 2022
 

Ventilation Experts Appeal to NV Resort Association, Rebuke Industry’s Air Filtration Claims
August 17, 2022
 

Tribal Casinos Set Revenue Record in 2021 As 150+ Tribal Casinos Operated Smokefree 
August 16, 2022
 

Advocates Applaud Churchill Downs Breaking Ground on Indiana’s First Casino to Open Smokefree
June 21, 2022
 

New Jersey Doctors, Health Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Protect Casino Workers’ Health by Ending Indoor smoking
June 14, 2022
 

Press of AC/ProPublica Report Lays Bare Why NJ Legislators Cannot Trust Casino Claims on Smoking
June 2, 2022
 

NEW: Majority of South Jersey Assembly Democrats Support Closing Casino Smoking Loophole
June 2, 2022
 

5 More New Jersey Legislators Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Close Casino Smoking Loophole
May 26, 2022
 

Health Leadership Award bestowed to the Navajo Nation
May 25, 2022
 

NJ Senator Cunningham Becomes 16th Co-Sponsor of Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Casino Smoking Loophole
May 25, 2022
 

UFCW Local 152 Announces Support for Eliminating Casino Smoking Loophole
May 2, 2022
 

Another Philly Casino Voluntarily Gets Rid of Indoor Smoking
May 2, 2022
 

Union Representing AC Casino Dealers Backs Legislation to End Indoor Smoking
April 28, 2022
 

As Casinos Struggle to Hire, Advocates Say Getting Rid of Indoor Smoking Would Help 
April 15, 2022
 

ICYMI: Hundreds Of AC Casino Workers Rally To Urge Legislators To Eliminate Smoking Loophole
April 13, 2022
 

Ahead of Rally, 4 More New Jersey Legislators Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Casino Smoking Loophole
April 7, 2022
 

4 More New Jersey Assemblymembers Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate New Jersey’s Casino Smoking Loophole
March 22, 2022
 

Advocates Applaud Pennsylvania Bill to Get Rid of Smoking in Casinos
March 16, 2022
 

11 More New Jersey Assemblymembers Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Casino Smoking Loophole
March 15, 2022
 

Casino Workers, Advocates Applaud Introduction of Assembly Bill to Eliminate Casino Smoking Loophole
February 24, 2022
 

Casino Workers, Advocates Respond to Misleading & Incomplete Industry-Funded Study on Smoking
February 23, 2022
 

Former Governor, Current Senator Richard Codey Co-Sponsors Bill to Eliminate New Jersey’s Casino Smoking Loophole
February 7, 2022
 

Navajo Nation’s Smokefree Casinos Law Takes Effect on Saturday
February 4, 2022
 

Senator Michael Testa Co-Sponsors Bill to Eliminate New Jersey’s Casino Smoking Loophole
January 31, 2022
 

Advocates Applaud Parx for Committing to Operating a 2nd Smokefree Casino
January 20, 2022

Smoking in AC Casinos is "On Life Support," Could Be Gone Within Weeks
January 13, 2022
 

Smokefree Casinos Bill Re-Introduced With 6 Senate Co-Sponsors
January 12, 2022

2021
 

Gov. Murphy Reiterates Support for Eliminating Casino Smoking Loophole
December 20, 2021
 

New Jersey Deputy Speaker Paul Moriarty Backs Bill to Eliminate Casino Smoking Loophole 
December 14, 2021
 

Message Delivered: AC Casino Workers Tell Legislators Not to Leave Them Behind in the Smoke
December 10, 2021
 

CEASE Press Release: In Trenton, Casino Workers Tell Lawmakers Not to Leave Them Behind in Smoke While Giving Casinos Tax Breaks
December 9, 2021
 

Sweeney Legacy as Leader for People with Disabilities is "Incomplete" Until Casino Smoking Loophole is Closed
December 8, 2021
 

WATCH: AC Casino Workers Get National Attention for Fight to Close Smoking Loophole
November 30, 2021
 

Smokefree Advocates Respond to Senator Sweeney Comments Today on Closing the Casino Loophole
November 18, 2021
 

Smokefree Casino Advocates Cheer Selection of Churchill Downs for Indiana Gaming License
November 18, 2021
 

Nebraska’s Smokefree Casino Policy Will Protect the Health of Workers & Guests
November 18, 2021
 

Smokefree Parx Casino Leads Pennsylvania to Record Revenue in October
November 17, 2021
 

New Vigo County Gaming License Should be Granted to a Smokefree Casino
November 12, 2021
 

Air Quality Report Shows Smoke-Free Ordinance in Shreveport Working
November 9, 2021
 

Air is Life Act of 2021 Signed into Law
November 8, 2021
 

Navajo Nation President Signs Bill to Make Its 4 Casinos Smokefree
November 8, 2021
 

Smokefree Advocates Remember Gov. Minner as Champion for Clean Air, Including at Casinos
November 5, 2021
 

Smokefree Casino Advocates Respond to New Jersey Election Results, Urge Action in Lame Duck
November 3, 2021
 

AGA CEO Says Casinos Going Smokefree "Hasn't Led to a Decrease in Business"
October 28, 2021
 

Park MGM President Says Going Smokefree Has Been “a Very Positive Differentiator”
October 25, 2021
 

Navajo Nation Council Adopts Smokefree Legislation, Including at Casinos
October 20, 2021

Despite Sweeney, Mazzeo & Polistina Agree on Making AC Casinos Smokefree Indoors
October 18, 2021

Empty Rhetoric at G2E?
October 8, 2021
 

At G2E, Frontline Casino Workers to Speak Out Against Smoking At Their Workplaces
October 5, 2021
 

NEW VIDEO: Governor Murphy Says Unequivocally He'll Sign Bill to Make AC Casinos Smokefree
September 23, 2021
 

Advocates Call on Newsweek to Drop Caesars from Its “Most Responsible Companies” List
September 22, 2021
 

As Hispanic Heritage Month Begins, Smokefree Casino Advocates Highlight Disproportionate Burden On Latino Workers
September 15, 2021
 

Smokefree AC Push Heats Up Ahead of Lame Duck Session
September 7, 2021

On Eve of Labor Day, Advocates Call on New Jersey Legislators to Act to Protect Casino Workers By Closing Loophole
September 3, 2021
 

No Mask Exceptions for Smoking Indoors at Nevada Casinos, Says Smokefree Casino Advocates
July 27, 2021
 

Smokefree Casino Advocates Call On NJ Lawmakers to Return Tobacco Money
July 23, 2021
 

Caesars Buying Superdome Naming Rights Shows Fears of Smokefree Policies are Unfounded
July 23, 2021
 

BREAKING: Atlantic City Casinos Set Revenue Record While Operating Smokefree in June
July 16, 2021
 

Smokefree Casino Advocates Mark Victory for Gaming Employees, Guests in Shreveport
July 14, 2021
 

As Oakland A's Explore Las Vegas, Advocates Call on MLB to Join the Fight for Smokefree Casinos
June 29, 2021
 

Return of Indoor Smoking at PA Casinos "Misguided and Dangerous" for Employees & Guests
June 28, 2021
 

In Pennsylvania, "Group Wants to Keep Casinos Smoke-Free"
June 1, 2021
 

Banner Highlighting Smokefree AC Casinos to Fly Above Jersey Shore This Memorial Day Weekend
May 27, 2021
 

Yet Another Tribal Casino Goes Smokefree--Even As Other COVID Restrictions Are Lifted
May 27, 2021
 

Support Grows for Bill to Make Atlantic City Casinos Smokefree As More Lawmakers Sign On
May 24, 2021
 

Smokefree Casino Advocates Respond to Reports That Gov. Murphy Plans to Drop Mask Mandate Next Week
May 21, 2021
 

Casino Influencer Reaching Millions to Stop Visiting Casinos That Permit Smoking Indoors
May 17, 2021
 

On 6th Anniversary, Advocates Highlight Success of New Orleans Smokefree Ordinance That Includes Gaming Venues
April 21, 2021
 

Business Argument Against Smokefree Casinos Falls Apart as Pennsylvania Posts Record Revenue in March
April 16, 2021
 

Smokefree Advocates Respond to New Jersey Casino Executive's Disregard for Employee Health
April 6, 2021
 

New Player Survey to Help Casinos Gauge Smoking Preferences
March 23, 2021
 

Smokefree Advocates Praise New Mexico House Committee Passage of Bill to Make Racinos Smokefree
February 25, 2021
 

Prominent Former NJ Senator: "I Really Don't Think [Smoking] is Coming Back" to Atlantic City
February 22, 2021
 

During Black History Month, Advocates Call on Casinos to Back Up Words With Actions to Provide Smokefree Work Environments
February 19, 2021
 

Health Advocacy Groups Oppose Efforts To Weaken Smoke-Free Protections And Urge Senate To Vote No
February 17, 2021
 

ANR Letter to President Biden  
January 27, 2021

Smokefree Casino Advocates Mark 15th Anniversary of Smokefree Hotels, Urge Gaming Companies to “Catch Up with Other Modern Businesses”
January 15, 2021

2020

Smokefree Casino Advocates Applaud Announcement of 4 More Casinos Going Smokefree
December 18, 2020

In Letter, Gov. Sisolak Urged to Require Smokefree Casinos Instead of Forcing Closures
November 19, 2020

Gov. Holcomb’s Guidance on Smokefree Casinos Falls Short in Keeping Gaming Employees Safe
November 17, 2020

New AGA Report Shows Smokefree Casinos Increasing Revenue 
November 16, 2020
 

Smokefree Policies in PA, NJ Casinos Help Keep Nearly All Workers COVID-Free
November 10, 2020
 

New Study Finds Growing Support Among Nevadans For Smokefree Casinos Law
October 6, 2020