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Slot machines and cigarettes seem to have intertwined destinies.  The theory that many players prefer to play slot machines at online casinos because it means they do not have to be subjected to smoky casino halls may not have a leg to stand on.

According to a study in Pennsylvania, a state newly received slot machines only a few years ago, slot machines operating in sections that still permit indoor smoking are performing a lot better than the slot machines found in none smoking parlors.  The study took a look at numbers from over the last three month. 

The numbers were released last week by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.  Because of the study, the seven parlors in the state operating slot machines have permission to double the size of their smoking sections.

Depending on the casino of course, slot machines in smoking sections out performed slot machines in non smoking sections drastically by 60 to 120 percent.  Apparently there are a lot of gamblers out there that like to take a few drags to cool their nerves while yanking on the one armed bandit.

Pennsylvania has banned smoking in most public places.  But an new law in the state allows casinos about a quarter of their space to permit smokers to light up.  There are still many gamblers that feel like gambling can be unhealthy enough with out breathing second hand smoke from hundreds of patrons. 

The new laws did not take effect until September of 2008.  Casinos were given permission to expand their smoking sections if three months worth of revenue records showed an overwhelming demand for smoking sections.

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