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[Ohio] Despite ban, Cincinnati casino trying to assuage smokers

Smoking is banned in Ohio, but smokers will be welcome at Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati, the $400 million casino now under construction near downtown. The casino is building two outdoor terraces
Cincinnati (OH) Business Courier
added Jul 27, 2012 13:23
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[Indiana] Evansville attorney announces intent to file federal lawsuit against city over smoking ban

On behalf of local tavern owners and private clubs, Evansville attorney Les Shively said he’s filing a federal lawsuit against the city in response to Evansville’s smoking ban. Shively said he plans to file the suit in the Southern Indiana U.S. District
Evansville (IN) Courier & Press
added Jul 20, 2012 15:53
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ARCHIVE: GARRETT/PAKKO: No Ifs, Ands or Butts: Illinois Casinos Lost Revenue after Smoking Banned

The economic effects of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act--specifically with regard to casino revenue and government tax receipts--represent only part of the act's overall impact. In a full analysis, these costs need to be considered alongside other costs and
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (MO)
added May 24, 2013 05:16
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[Macau] Improve or close, govt tells of casino smoking areas

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Cheong U said the Health Bureau would carry out a second check “in due course” on the casinos that had failed to meet the requirements in the first test. The bureau said on April 10 that 28 out of Macau’s 46 gam
Macau Business Daily (mo)
added May 6, 2013 14:06
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[Ohio] Casinos split on electronic cigarettes

Patrons wanting to use electronic cigarettes at Ohio's casinos where smoking tobacco is prohibited are out of luck at three casinos in the state, although others are allowing them.
AP - Associated Press
added Apr 28, 2013 18:51
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[New Jersey] Revel is considering adding a smoking section to its casino floor

Revel bankruptcy documents say the Atlantic City megaresort intends to add a smoking section as part of its restructuring changes, but there are indications officials haven’t made a definitive decision.
The Press of Atlantic City
added Apr 15, 2013 07:49
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[New Jersey] Letter: Smoking will not be key to success at Revel Casino

Revel is wrong to think that allowing smoking will bring in more business. If anything, it will drive away customers who care about their health. And the State of New Jersey is wrong to allow loopholes and exemptions ... Contact your elected officials and
NJ.com
added Apr 7, 2013 09:04
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[Missouri] Casino GM fights smoking ban on gambling floor

Critics of a proposed smoking ban in St. Joseph are questioning why the gambling floor at St. Jo Frontier Casino would be exempt while bars and restaurants would be forced to go smoke-free. The casino's general manager counters that revenues would drop 2
Park Hills (MO) Daily Journal
added Feb 12, 2013 12:02
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[Indiana] City won't negotiate settlement in lawsuits opposing indoor smoking ban

No settlement will be negotiated in lawsuits filed by owners of taverns and private clubs challenging Evansville’s indoor smoking ban, the city’s attorney has said. The litigation was filed in July in U.S. District Court. Although representatives of both
Evansville (IN) Courier & Press
added Jan 30, 2013 10:59
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[Mississippi] Beau Rivage guest rooms go smoke-free and green

BILOXI -- It didn't take legislation, just customer feedback for the management of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino to decide to end smoking in its hotel rooms. For guests who stay in one of the 95 suites, smoking is still optional. Smoking is prohibited in
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald
added Jan 29, 2013 16:48
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