Judge allows smoking in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to workers

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey: A judge ruled to allow smoking to continue in Atlantic City's casinos, providing relief to the casino industry while disappointing workers who have been fighting for a smoke-free workplace.

This decision by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels is seen as a victory for the city's nine casinos, which are still struggling to recover from financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<