“Respondents fail to support their position that they have jurisdiction over a person with no intent to be involved in Nevada’s gaming industry in the future. Why? There is none.”
—Adriana Escobar, Clark County district court judge, who rejected a bid by the Nevada Gaming Control Board to have Steve Wynn declared “unsuitable” to be involved in gaming in the state
“In my time as an elected official, gambling has been unique in that it’s brought together both those on the right and the left in opposition.”
—Mike Gabbard, Hawaii state senator, who opposes a proposal for a casino in Hawaiian Home Lands due to the “social costs” of gambling
“I’m hoping for a return to normalcy, and not the new abnormal. I’m hoping that people find some relief and peace of mind and find a way to have fun again.”
—Tom Cantone, president, sports and entertainment, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, on his hopes for 2021
“FanDuel helps our show be more informative and interactive, and they do it in a way that any knucklehead could understand.”
—Charles Barkley, former Philadelphia 76er, on his new role as spokesman for sportsbook FanDuel
