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A report commissioned by New Jersey’s casino industry warns of a deep economic loss stemming from a potential ban of smoking on the casino floors: up to 2,500 jobs at the casinos could be lost, and gambling and non-gambling revenue could fall as much as 10.9% and 6.5% respectively, while tax revenue could fall by as much as $44 million.
The renewed efforts to implement a smoking ban in New Jersey may prompt 2,500 job losses, a new estimate reveals.
A new report warns that the latest push to ban smoking on Atlantic City casino floors could cost the region up to 2,500 jobs and shave off nearly 11% of casino revenue, should the restriction ultimately be enacted.
A new report predicts that banning smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos could cost 2,500 jobs and nearly 11% of casino revenue.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Amid a renewed push to ban smoking in Atlantic City's...