After unsuccessful attempts to eliminate smoking in casinos through legal challenges, anti-smoking advocates are now seeking shareholder support to implement smoke-free policies. Organizations like the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation have filed resolutions with major casino operators, claiming benefits of smoke-free environments. Past efforts to ban smoking saw no success in state legislation or courts, prompting this new approach. With 60 million shareholders backing last year's proposals, advocates emphasize the financial risks associated with indoor smoking, including increased health insurance costs and decreased patronage. Upcoming votes aim to reinforce the call for evaluating smoking policies in casinos.
"There are clear business risks to allowing indoor smoking in casinos, including higher health insurance premiums, higher maintenance costs, and a significant deterrent to potential visitors due to secondhand smoke exposure."
"This year's proposals signal that investors are increasingly interested in understanding the financial and business implications of smokefree policies."
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