Smoking bans boosts Washington beer, food sales
June 13th, 2007 | Posted by Stan HieronymusWhat were the effects in the state of Washington of banning smoking in bars, restaurants and gambling establishments?
The Eugene Register-Guard reports that food and beer sales rose, but gambling income was down.
“The numbers suggest that bars and taverns may have lost some smokers but gained customers drawn to a smoke-free environment,” Revenue Department spokesman Mike Gowrylow said.
