26-Mar-06. VLT revenue up in smoke. Calgary Sun, 4.

A spokesperson from Alberta Gaming says that provincial revenues from VLTs (video lottery terminals) will be lower this year due to stronger anti-smoking laws across the province. It is believed that smokers make up a significant proportion of VLT users and they will be deterred from frequenting smoke-free bars which have the machines. Provincial revenue from slot machines, however, is expected to grow to $680-million in 2006-07 compared to $565-million the previous year.