AFFILIATES IN THE NEWS

August 15, 2007

NV: Serve food or allow smoking: Trendy spots may face choice

Some of Las Vegas' hottest nightclubs and lounges must ban smoking because they also operate as restaurants at other times of the day, health authorities have quietly concluded.

NV: Fewer gamblers play after smoke clears; Supper clubs lose out as law leaves them without wiggle room

Brian Slipock felt the blood drain from his face in November when voters overwhelmingly adopted a tougher anti-smoking law for businesses that serve food.

Slipock, 38, owner of Jackson's Bar and Grill on the west side of town, recognized immediately the tough road that was ahead for him and other supper club owners.

August 10, 2007

NV: Health district to crack down on smoking ban 'scam'

The Southern Nevada Health District is preparing more lawsuits against local bars and restaurants for non-compliance with the smoking ban. This time around, however, the health district is trying to stop what its lawyer calls "a scam" involving bar owners obtaining separate health permits for their kitchens.

August 8, 2007

IL: Wine Shipping Bill Coverage

Measure expands choices for consumers, vintners

Wine sales bill awaits OK from governor

Illinois lawmakers OK bill covering wine purchases

Illinois Wine Direct-Shipping Bill Passes to Cheers—and Jeers

The Indiana Licensed Beverage Association plans a push to legalize video gaming next year. Read about it here http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061214/NEWS02/61214005 and here. http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061215/NEWS01/612150325/1002

IN LBA executive director discusses business lost due to state's daylight savings time switch

IN LBA on Illegal Gaming

Move On to Extend Smoking Ban to All (IN)

Gambling devices not in the cards (Indiana LBA)

Tavern League of Wisconsin Holiday Radio Message

Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association Executive Director Jim Farrell discussing smoking bans