New Jersey Governor makes an about-face on smoking ban
Monday 07 de September 2020 / 04:15
2 minutos de lectura
(New Jersey).- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will continue the ban on smoking inside Atlantic City casinos after all. When Murphy banned indoor dining just before casinos were set to reopen, it also put a stop to smoking and drinking alcohol inside casinos as well.
Earlier this week, when he announced that he was signing an executive order that would resume indoor dining at casinos, it would also allow smoking and drinking indoors.
Initially, the Democrat governor was unwilling to continue the ban, but that stance was unpopular with state lawmakers. State Sen. Joseph Vitale issued a press release yesterday that criticized Murphy’s unwillingness to continue to keep New Jersey casinos smoke free.
“The science and facts are clear, COVID-19 overwhelmingly spreads when we breath. Second hand smoke and vapor from electronic cigarettes are enough, but there is absolutely no reason to believe smoking would not also spread the coronavirus because there is simply no way to smoke and wear a face covering,” said Vitale in the statement.
Vitale went on to say that the governor is “well within his power to prohibit nearly anything in this state if it would prevent the spread of the virus” and called on the governor to continue the ban.
A day later, the governor’s attitude took a more authoritarian shift on the issue and he announced earlier today at a press conference that his administration would keep the smoking ban in place for the time being, citing concerns about spreading the virus.
Categoría:Casino
Tags: Sin tags
País: United States
Event
SBC Summit Americas 2025
13 de May 2025
ProntoPaga impacts SBC Summit Americas with technology that redefines payments in Latin America
(Fort Lauderdale).- In just three years, ProntoPaga went from being a promising post-pandemic idea to becoming a benchmark in the Latin American digital payments ecosystem. With exponential growth of 700% year-over-year, the company has transformed the way payments operate in dynamic industries such as iGaming, sports betting, and the Fintech world.
Friday 23 May 2025 / 12:00
GMW Revolutionizes SBC Summit Americas: Innovation, Gamification, and Player Protection
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At SBC Summit Americas, GMW reaffirms its commitment to strategic innovation, combining performance, adaptability, and compliance. Marga Fernández, Head of iGaming Business Development, highlights how the company integrates gamification and player protection to generate unique and sustainable experiences. Discover how these trends are redefining the future of gaming in emerging markets.
Friday 23 May 2025 / 12:00
Uplatform Glowed at SBC Summit Americas 2025
(Cyprus).- Uplatform brought serious sparkle and substance to SBC Summit Americas 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, lighting up Stand C470 with a dynamic mix of business and fun from May 13–15.
Thursday 22 May 2025 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.