Wednesday, June 28, 2006

As reported by the Canadian Press: "Nearly a month into Ontario's smoking
ban, Windsor bingo hall operators say many Michigan customers are staying
home. "Business has dropped so much at some bingo parlours that owners are
considering layoffs and at least one may close its doors, according to a
report Monday in The Detroit News. "...Bingo parlour operators predicted a
drop in customers when Ontario enacted a ban on smoking in all public
buildings on May 31. "No specific figures are available on just how many
fewer Michigan customers are visiting the bingo halls, but owners contend
it's a substantial number..."