Reuters notes that some bar and restaurant owners in New York are protesting the smoking ban by unplugging lottery machines in their establishments.

Still steamed over a looming smoking ban, some New York bar and restaurant owners hit the state where it hurts -- in the pocketbook.

They unplugged the lottery machines in their establishments.

The article notes that the move is largely symbolic, as the state shrugged off their concerns, and noted that they weren't really losing much revenue. The same cannot be said about the plight of business owners; some of which have already lost 30% to 50% of their business, and may have to lay off workers or perhaps even close up shop.

That is something that New York City Mayor Bloomberg deemed to be a "minor economic issue."