![]() ![]() Citing Parx Casino’s resolve to stay smoke-free throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Jen Rubolino, a table games dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and co-leader of the Pennsylvania chapter of “Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects” (CEASE), stressed the advantages of smoke-free casinos. The Pennsylvania House Health Committee, presided over by Frankel, heard testimony from casino employees and health experts discussing House Bill 1657, a bill that aims to eliminate smoking. ![]() “Smoke-free environments attract more customers- not fewer,” said Frankel. Parx Casino’s Profitable Model Highlights Success of Smoke-Free Venues He bases this on out-of-date industry arguments that say going smoke-free would negatively impact their operations. For the second year in a row, Frankel is advocating for the removal of tobacco smoke from casinos and other facilities that are not covered by the clean indoor air law. State Representative Dan Frankel has sponsored a measure to abolish this exemption.Īdditionally, there are exceptions to the Clean Indoor Air Act for private clubs, cigar lounges, bars that sell alcohol only, and groups such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act exempts the casino business, allowing them to set aside up to half of their gaming area for indoor smoking. ![]() Citing health dangers, Pennsylvania casino employees spoke before state lawmakers in Harrisburg regarding their worries with the continued permit of indoor smoking in specific parts of gaming floors. ![]()
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