Jump to full article: Denver (CO) Post, 2008-06-18
Author: Christopher Sanchez The Denver Post
Intro: Three casinos in Cripple Creek were ticketed today for violating the state's smoking ban, the city's mayor said.
Bronco Billy's, Double Eagle and Midnight Rose each received a $200 fine for allowing people to smoke in their buildings.
The fines come just days after the city said it would not enforce the ban because its police force lacked the manpower. The city was criticized after the decision by state officials and others and decided to punish the casinos.
Mayor Dan Baader said the city's police chief handed out the tickets earlier today.
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