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But owners worry their state might be next
Jump to full article: Sioux City (IA) Journal, 2008-04-15
Author: Michele Linck Journal staff writer
Intro: Casino owners, managers and workers in North Sioux City said they expect Iowa's public smoking ban will bump up their business when it goes into effect July 1.
At the same time, they worry South Dakota will be the next to pass a similar law; the legislature has come close to it several times. A 2001 state law banned smoking from public buildings and restaurants, except for those with beer licenses, which casinos have.
Food, drink and smoking, too
Sherry Beavers, a longtime employee at Ike's Casino and Lounge, predicted Iowa's new ban will be a windfall for North Sioux City casinos, which all serve food and alcohol. She said Ike's already gets a lot of business from Sioux City. Now she's hoping that the people who come so they can have a cigarette with their cocktail and supper will try the games of chance while they're there.
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