Smoke-free law did not affect revenue from gaming in Delaware
- 25 February 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Tobacco Control
- Vol. 14 (1) , 10-12
- https://doi.org/10.1136/tc.2004.008755
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.Keywords
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