We urge casinos in Atlantic City and everywhere to stop forcing their employees to choose between their health and a paycheck.” The head of the American Gaming Association is right - smokefree policies do not have adverse effects on business. “We applaud Pennsylvania casinos that have chosen to protect their workers and also recognized the business benefits of creating a smokefree environment that most casino visitors prefer. “Operating smokefree is good for business,” said Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights. Total revenue of $425.9 million from all casinos broke the previous record for Pennsylvania that was set in July at $423.7 million. Parx Casino, the highest-grossing casino in Pennsylvania, continued its success while voluntarily operating smokefree, generating $57.4 million last month, including the most revenue of any property from slots, $33.7 million.
Contact: Parx Casino: We Continue to Gain Market Share While Operating Smokefree, Protecting Our Employeesīerkeley, CA - Pennsylvania regulators reported on Wednesday that casinos in the Commonwealth broke its single-month revenue record in October - even as several properties in the Philadelphia area operated smokefree.
