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

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.

SUBMITTER: Mandel LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1747973 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature