Tsogo Sun Gaming huffs and puffs at plan for smoking-free areas indoors
Big casino industry player warns of job losses, lower investment and tax income hit for government if new smoking rules become law
25 May 2023 - 19:38
Tsogo Sun Gaming has hit back at proposals to tighten the rules on smoking in public places, saying the potential consequences could be far-reaching for the casino industry, which is still recovering after the Covid-19-related scars.
The department of health is looking to introduce entirely smoke-free areas in indoor public places as part of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, which seeks to mitigate tobacco-related illnesses and related costs. ..
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