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 .
What was the reason to ban smoking in public places ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
A. None of the above choices .
B. Arizona , Florida , New York and Oregon followed California 's example .
C. This is in order to increase sales in casinos , bars , clubs and restaurants .
D. California needed more tax revenue .


A