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Smoke-free law did not affect revenue from gaming in Delaware

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of the Delaware smoke-free law on gaming revenue. METHODS: Linear regression of gaming revenue and average revenue per machine on a public policy variable, time, while controlling for economic activity and seasonal effects. RESULTS: The linear regression showed that the smoke-free law was associated with no effect on total revenue or average revenue per machine. CONCLUSION: Smoke-free laws are associated with no change in gaming revenue.

Source: Tobacco Control

DOI: 10.1136/tc.2004.008755

Authors: L L Mandel, B C Alamar, S A Glantz

Institution: University of California, San Francisco

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Cancer Institute