There are more than 500 bars within the city limits and several large gambling establishments, including a Harrah's casino next to the French Quarter and a horse racing track. Recently, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Kip Holden and medical professionals announced a campaign to highlight the dangers of smoking. In New Orleans, City Council members said they were persuaded to pass the ban to protect the health of workers in the entertainment industry. New Orleans was one of the last major U.S.