Clearing The Air

Where can you smoke? The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act is now in effect. The new law has been getting mixed reviews, but most of the controversy here in Atlantic City focuses on putting the law in practice, not the law itself. The general rule is that smoking is banned from all indoor public areas except the casino floor. We've put together a list of the casinos and the venues within the casino where smoking is permitted. The boundaries of the law are still being tested, but as of this printing, here's where you can light up:

Your Definitive Guide: Where You Can Still SMOKE

Bally's	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Borgata	B Bar
Caesars	Toga Bar
Claridge	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Harrah's	Xhibition
Hilton	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Resorts	25 Hours Lounge
Sands	Swingers Lounge
Showboat	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Tropicana	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Trump Marina	The Deck
Trump Plaza	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Trump Taj Mahal	Designated Areas Casino Floor Only
Wild Wild West	Mountain Bar

There are probably a couple of surprises here, such as the fact that smoking is not permitted in the Blue Martini at Bally's. Expect the beach bars to be the outdoor haven of the smoker/drinker this summer. The situation is probably not finalized, so check back to find out what happens when the smoke really settles.