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[Missouri] Smoking ban hearing in St. Charles brings out both sides

Familiar smoking-ban battle lines were drawn again Monday night at the first of three City Council hearings, with advocates making health arguments and opponents warning about violating business property rights. “My hope here is you all consider the dang
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added May 10, 2013 12:23
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[Macau] Govt warns casinos to improve air quality

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Cheong U reiterated that the government is determined to reduce, or even cancel, the smoking areas in casinos and slot machine parlours that are not able to meet minimum air quality standards.
Macau Business (mo)
added May 6, 2013 14:03
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[Kansas] Eagle editorial: Close casino smoking loophole

If tribal and privately owned casinos around the country insist on allowing smoking, that’s their business – though behind the times and bad for the health of their employees and customers. But it is Kansans’ business that state-owned casinos continue to
Wichita (KS) Eagle
added Apr 30, 2013 15:44
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[Ohio] Scioto Downs OK with use of e-cigarettes

The ban on electronic cigarettes at Scioto Downs Racetrack & Casino has gone up in smoke, and the devices are permitted, casino officials say. That means four of the state’s six major gambling venues allow the use of e-cigarettes.
Columbus (OH) Dispatch
added Apr 30, 2013 12:20
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[New Jersey] Revel to bolster marketing, add smoking areas as part of restructuring

The company said in filings it intends to address some of the problems identified with the resort by adding amenities. It also will create a designated smoking area, reversing its policy as the only no-smoking facility in Atlantic City.
The Press of Atlantic City
added Mar 27, 2013 05:54
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[Iowa] EDITORIAL: Banning smoking on casino floors is a healthy idea (Globe Gazette editorial)

Cathy Callaway of the American Cancer Society said 500 state-regulated casinos in 20 states have banned smoking, including several neighboring Iowa.
Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette
added Feb 21, 2013 10:21
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EDITORIAL: End smoking in Iowa's casinos

it is good news that the possibility of rectifying the current unacceptable situation is being considered by a subcommittee of the committee in the Iowa Senate that has jurisdiction regarding this policy area. The Messenger strongly supports extending th
Fort Dodge (IA) Messenger
added Feb 19, 2013 12:38
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[Macau] Smoking ban assessment needs more time: Angela Leong

Angela Leong On Kei, executive director of SJM Holdings Ltd, says that it will take a few more months to fully evaluate the effectiveness of the partial smoking ban recently introduced for Macau’s casinos.
Macau Business (mo)
added Feb 19, 2013 12:36
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[Iowa] Hopes for casino smoking ban left smoldering

What's new: A Senate subcommittee discussed a bill Tuesday that would lift the exemption. Health groups backed the measure, while casino operators voiced opposition What's next: The subcommittee chair said she planned to schedule a follow-up meeting aft
Sioux City (IA) Journal
added Feb 13, 2013 15:45
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[Missouri] Push in St. Louis County Council to ban smoking in casinos

On Friday, that tweak turned into a call for a major alteration as O’Mara announced he would introduce legislation at Tuesday’s council meeting to remove all exemptions from the ban, including those for the county’s two gambling venues, River City Casino
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added Jan 13, 2013 23:45
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