New Jersey casinos are facing a predicted dip in revenue of up to 11% and a loss of 2,500 jobs if they implement a new smoking ban, as some parties are pushing for.
"A smoking ban would result in a [Gross Gaming Revenue] decline of between 5.0% and 11.9% among patrons who smoke," a report read. Meanwhile,"non-smokers attracted to the smoke-free air may increase their play by 1.0% to 1.5% ."
"At this time, most casinos are short-staffed," the report notes. Employment is at a 20-year low, according to the casino association. Currently, casinos are staffed at about 50% of what they were in 2003.Even nongaming revenue is predicted to dip. Spectrum's low estimate is 3.0% and its high estimate is 6.5%. That loss adds up to anywhere from $17.2 million and $44 million in gaming taxes.
National Assistant Vice President of State Public Policy for the ALA Michael Seilback admitted that New Jersey's grade couldn't get better."However the continued allowing of smoking in casinos is a major loophole," Seilback told the Washington Examiner. Seilback predicted that the state would be lauded for the ban.
Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania still allow smoking in their casinos, and nearly all receive grades ranging from"C" to"D" for their air quality. Yet, New Jersey could be driving its smoking casino players to Pennsylvania, according to Casino Association of New Jersey President Joe Lupo. "The casino industry has taken significant steps over the years to create a healthier environment for employees and patrons, including limiting smoking to just a fraction of the floor space," Lupo explained."We understand this is a difficult issue, but it is important that we create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our guests, which include smokers and non-smokers.
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