17-Oct-06. Smoking bans cause short-term pain for casinos. Red Deer Advocate, C4.

A panel of experts at a conference in Las Vegas told attendees that smoking bans are reducing casino revenue, but more marketing and investment can lure customers back. A smoking ban imposed in May in public places in the Province of Ontario contributed to a revenue drop of 10 to 20 per cent for border casinos. A similar smoking ban at three Delaware racinos also had a similar negative impact on slot machine revenue according to Richard Thalheimer.