Smoke-free law did not affect revenue from gaming in Delaware.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Tobacco control
دوره 14 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005