Why Now is the Time for Casinos to Finally Go Smokefree Indoors

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2021May 7

This shortened version of ANR's media call from April 28, 2021 is also viewable in longer form here: • ANR Hosts Media Call on Smokefree Casino M... About this event: April 2021 marks the 6 year anniversary of the smokefree law in New Orleans – a victory for the health of the city’s musicians, workers, and visitors. Nearly half of all states, more than 160 Tribal gaming properties and nearly 1,100 casinos do not permit smoking indoors. Learn more about the issue in this media call. ANR convened this call on April 28, 2021, to highlight momentum in smokefree casino work, why it's important to health, and how profitable it can be for gaming. Speakers: Cynthia Hallett, MPH, President & CEO, Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights LaToya Cantrell, Mayor, New Orleans, Louisiana Carissa Holmes, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention Brian Christopher, @bcslots Member of Navajo Nation / Casino Worker Missy Tracy, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Dr. Bob Zlotnick, Smokefree Atlantic City For information on making casinos or venues smokefree: https://smokefreecasinos.org/ https://smokefreemusiccities.org/ More resources: https://linktr.ee/smokefree #smokefreecasinos #bcslots #gaming #casinos #smokefreemusiccities #secondhandsmokeisdangerous #musicianhealth #publichealth #reopensmokefree #workerhealth #smokefree