Anti-smoking ban may drive business to casinos

Bar owners in Ahwatukee and Chandler are bracing for Prop. 201 to kick in and some say they anticipate losing business to nearby casinos. Prop. 201, which voters approved earlier this month bans smoking in public places including bars. However, the law does not apply to Indian reservations.Save

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Fri, November 24th, 2006

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