Spectrum believes that one advantage Indiana casinos enjoyed has faded over time: Smoking is prohibited in Illinois casinos. The percentage of Illinoisans who smoke declined from 18.6% in 2009 to 10.6% in 2023, according to the American Lung Association. Clearly, the Illinois smoking ban handicap is not as great as it once was (and might benefit from Hoosiers who prefer a smokefree casino).