Ontaraio's Smoking Ban Threatens Windsor Gambling
Windsor gambling operators say they fear that Ontario's new ban on indoor smoking will drive away the American visitors who are crucial to the economy of the Canadian border city. The law takes effect May 31 and will ban smoking in all public facilities, including bingo halls, bars, restaurants, sporting venues, stores, office buildings and Casino Windsor.
Fines for businesses that violate the law will be up to $10,000 Canadian, while individuals face fines of $87-600 Canadian. "We expect to be devastated by this smoking ban," said Mike Duval, who opened Paradise Bingo 21 years ago in what used to be a bowling alley. "At least 70 to 80 percent of our customers are smokers. If the players can't have a cigarette while they play, they just won't come anymore."
June 1, 2006
Posted By Hector Rodriquez
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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