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Group Lobbies for Smoke-Free Casino

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Tri-Valley Herald: "The Contra Costa County Tobacco Prevention Coalition decided Thursday to begin lobbying efforts aimed at making the proposed Casino San Pablo development smoke-free.

"The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians is currently awaiting the Legislature's approval to begin expanding the casino — which is now a card room — to include 2,500 slot machines and other gaming activities on the current site.

"As sovereign nations, American Indian tribes do not have to abide by certain laws, including California's smoke-free workplace law, unless an agreement is struck between the state or local government and tribe.

"The San Pablo casino expansion worries health officials who say second-hand smoke already is adversely affecting the casino staff, which could grow by more than 3,000 people if the plans are ratified.

"…Although the casino is exempt from the smoke-free law, coalition participants would like to see it be treated like every other workplace, bar or restaurant in the state…"

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