The discussion around banning smoking within Rhode Island’s two casinos, owned by Bally’s Corporation, remains a hot topic among stakeholders and legislators. Despite a strong initiative backed by nonprofit investor Trinity Health last year, the proposal to reconsider the smoking ban was sidelined for Bally’s 2025 annual meeting. Cathy Rowan from Trinity Health cited the recent acquisition of Bally’s by a New York hedge fund led by chairman Soo Kim as a pivotal reason for not moving forward.
On the legislative front, public sentiment increasingly supports smoke-free casinos. The Rhode Island AFL-CIO, represented by Patrick Crowley, is actively mobilizing lawmakers to address the inconsistency in state laws that permit smoking in casinos but ban it in other indoor venues. Recent survey data underscores this momentum, indicating that nearly 70% of polled individuals favor a smoking prohibition in the state’s casinos. This shift in public opinion provides a crucial backdrop as stakeholders push for legislative changes, aiming to align casino regulations with broader public health standards.
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