Smoking in restaurants , bars , and casinos is something which has long been a fixture in the food and entertainment industry . Often non - smokers avoided places which allowed smoking for both work and recreation . However in 1998 California became one of the first to pass a bill which outlawed smoking in casinos , bars , clubs and restaurants . In the last ten years , other states such as Arizona , Florida , New York and recently Oregon have followed California 's example .

Question: What may be a reason for states banning smoking ?
Answer: States are looking to avoid lawsuits from cigarette companies .States are looking to avoid second hand smoke .States are looking to avoid bad air in casinos .None of the above choices .