Illinois Smoking Ban Causes Massive Drop in Casino Revenue

Capitol Fax reports:

In the Chicago region, Illinois’ four riverboats’ [adjusted gross receipts] are down a combined 18.8% since the smoking ban went into effect. However, Indiana’s Chicago area riverboats are only down 0.7% thru the first four months of 2008.

The politicians who run Illinois probably didn't really consider how much less revenue they'll have.