Coverage dated June 16, 2022

Report: Smoking bans no longer a threat to casino revenue

Headline from KOB 4

For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers’ habits says that may no longer be the case.

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  1. KOB 4

    Report: Smoking bans no longer a threat to casino revenue (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers’ habits says that may no longer be the case.

  2. Press of Atlantic City

    Report: Smoking bans no longer a threat to casino revenue in AC, other markets (opens Press of Atlantic City)

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    Press of Atlantic City's feed description

    ATLANTIC CITY — For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses.

  3. Fox News

    Casino revenue no longer at risk due to smoking ban, report says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    It was always an assumption that banning smoking in casinos would lead to a decline in revenue. A new report claims that this may no longer be the case.

  4. Portland Press Herald

    Smoking bans no longer a threat to casino revenue (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The report comes as several states, including New Jersey, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, are considering bans.

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