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

Lev L. Mandel MSc., University of California San Francisco
Benjamin Alamar Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
Stanton A. Glantz Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco

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.