As reported by the Canadian Press: “Ontario’s Casino Windsor says it is 
laying off 297 unionized and 32 non-union staff due to a slowdown. “Casino 
official Holly Ward says the reasons include a provincial smoking ban, the 
U.S. exchange rate and high gas prices. “.Bingo parlour operators predicted 
a drop in customers because of the ban and some have warned that layoffs or 
closures would be inevitable. 
