Donald Trump Weighs In On Business Side Of Casino Smoking Ban

Donald Trump is no stranger to the limelight. he takes on important issues, and voices his opinion when he feels it necessary.

This is one of those times. Trump has come out publicly to voice his displeasure with the new smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos. The ban is not in place yet, but it might not be far off.

The City Council has unanimously voted to put in effect a full smoking ban for casino floors in Atlantic City. The final vote on the matter will take place in two weeks. Trump is unhappy with the Council's decision.

"It's a sad day for Atlantic City. It puts Atlantic City in a huge competitive disadvantage with casinos in other states," said Trump, in an interview on Thursday.

He is completely against smoking. He even has served as a spokesman for public service announcements against smoking. He does, however, see the importance smoking has on an industry in which he is involved.

"Hundreds of millions of dollars will be lost in the future," he said. The money is a major reason why he has come out against the ban. His casinos stand to lose revenue, and with Atlantic City casinos already on the decline, more revenue loss could be devastating.

April 11, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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