For years now, casino smoking in New Jersey has been allowed while anti-smoking advocates faced a tough road in their fight against the practice. There is a state wide ban on lighting up in a public places or work spaces, but there is an exemption for casinos. In fact, all across the country casinos tend to get a pass on this issue. But changing attitudes could put an end to that. The Smoke-Free Air Act was passed back in 2006, but now one of the original authors of that legislation is petitioning to have the casino carve out removed. Loretta…