Oct 8, 2008 8:44 am US/Eastern
AC Council Weighs 1-Year Delay For Smoking Ban
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS/AP) ―
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Atlantic City is considering delaying the start of a total smoking ban at its 11 casinos. (File)
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Let's wait a year and see.
That's what the city council in Atlantic City will consider Wednesday night when it comes to a casino smoking ban scheduled to take effect in a week.
The city's 11 casinos are hurting from the worsening economy and fierce competition from slots parlors in Pennsylvania and New York.
Casinos say the smoking ban will drive away smoking customers -- and their money -- at a time when the gambling halls can least afford it.
But many casino workers feel betrayed and angry that a hard-won law to protect their health may be scrapped in the name of profits.
The council will consider postponing the start of the ban for a year.
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