The state senate in Denver has approved a bill that would ban smoking from the state’s casinos, it has been revealed.

However, while lawmakers passed the bill, they did so with the proviso that all Denver casinos would have a year to prepare for and implement the changes, according to the Associated Press.

But the American news agency also reveals that governor Bill Ritter’s plans to use casino revenue to fund environmentally friendly initiatives could be jeopardised by the regulations, which could result in a drop in casino takings.

The news comes as anti-smoking measures in public places come into force across American casinos and beyond.

From April casinos in Atlantic City will ban smoking on 75 per cent of its casino floors, in line with a trend that has seen smoking banned in workplaces or public areas in 21 separate states, USA Today reports.

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