http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/notsokool/ en-us Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:20:05 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1711100/posts SEATTLE -- Non-tribal casinos have already lost tens of millions of dollars because of Washington’s new indoor smoking ban. A new financial study, conducted by our own KIRO Team 7 Investigators, discovers taxpayers could loose millions as well. Card-rooms, charity bingo halls, and some bars and restaurants are required to report financial information to the state every year. The state hasn't had a chance to look at the figures since the smoking ban took effect. I have. It looks like "no smoking" means economic devastation for the non-tribal gaming industry. If there was ever any doubt that gamblers are also... kirotv.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1711100/posts#comment Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:20:05 GMT