“Nothing is more fulfilling to an entrepreneur than to see a vision turned into reality. For me, the Venetian Macao represents exactly that—first a vision and then a reality. I’m extremely grateful to every person who helped bring this reality to life and I’m humbled by the dedication and support we’re still receiving 10 years later.”
—Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO, Las Vegas Sands Corp., in a congratulatory message to mark 10 years of the Venetian Macao
“We’ll be transforming Sands Cotai Central into the Londoner, so in the future, people can travel to three European cities within one day.”
—Wilfred Wong, president and COO, Sands China Ltd., on plans to rebrand SCC into the Londoner, joining the Venetian and the Parisian in Macau
“What we have seen in Macau in the past couple of years is an expansion of non-gaming—not so much because the government wanted to see diversification, but because the operators themselves realized that in order for this market to have long-term growth capability, it needs non-gaming.”
—Vitaly Umansky, Sanford C. Bernstein gaming analyst, speaking at the MGS Entertainment Show and Summit on the future of Macau’s economy
“Honestly, it’s hard to lose the same revenue twice.”
—Fitch Ratings Director Colin Mansfield to the Press of Atlantic City, noting that Pennsylvania’s new expansion of gaming will not affect the Atlantic City market, which is recovering from the effects of revenue already lost to Pennsylvania casinos
“The Warriors are such a well-respected sports franchise and organization, and I am fortunate that they selected me to help steward their entrance into eSports. I’m eager to hit the ground running as it relates to player acquisitions and building competitive teams for both League of Legends and the NBA 2K League. The Warriors have a proven model for championship success, and I am looking to bring their player development and analytical approach to the eSports space.”
—Hunter Leigh, on his being named head of eSports for the Golden State Warriors NBA franchise
“If we win sports wagering, online gaming will go to every state that adopts sports betting. As soon as sports wagering is legalized, online gambling will follow right behind it.”
—David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, predicting that removal of the federal ban on sports betting will provide a boost to online gaming legalization
“Our rights as a federally recognized tribe have been denied to us and it’s time for our government to honor its responsibilities and commitment to the tribe that welcomed the first settles to the land we all call home.”
—Cedric Cromwell, chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts, calling on President Trump to put his tribe’s lands to be put into trust
“We are not here to be also-rans. We are here to be the best.”
—Loren Gill, general manager of the San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino County, California, which just announced a $500 million expansion
“Springfield, Mass, will be the home of our newest property, and our last major development project here in the United States when it opens in September. And that really winds down our development cycle.”
—MGM International CEO Jim Murren, in a conference call to investors last week
