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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] Clearing the air on casino smoking

Some inquiring readers wonder whether a potential Cedar Rapids casino will or won’t allow smoking while gambling. “If Linn County gets a casino, it won’t be for everyone; really it will only be for the smokers, if my past experiences with the current Io
Cedar Rapids (IA) Gazette
added Feb 17, 2013 14:31
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[Illinois] Ind. appeals court upholds Evansville smoking ban

The court issued the 16-page ruling Friday, rejecting arguments by local bars and fraternal organizations that the ban is unconstitutional because it doesn't treat them the same as a local Ohio River casino where smoking is allowed and it endangers the r
AP - Associated Press
added Feb 16, 2013 16:46
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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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[New Zealand] Smokers' new legal spat

The Aucklander (nz)
added Feb 13, 2013 12:32
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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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[Macau] Casino workers call for strict smoking-ban enforcement

A casino workers’ group met with Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) director Wong Chi Hong yesterday, during which they asked for stricter enforcement efforts on the smoking-ban imposed on all casinos from the beginning of this year, and to give double or triple
Macau Daily Times (mo)
added Feb 8, 2013 12:38
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[Missouri] Call for "All or Nothing" on St. Joseph's Proposed Smoking Ordinance

The public is sounding off Thursday night about a proposed smoking ban. It is the second in a series of public meetings at City Hall. The proposed ordinance would ban smoking in all indoor place with exceptions being made for bars with fewer than 49 sea
KQTV St.JoeChannel (St. Joseph, MO)
added Feb 1, 2013 16:19
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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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