“From airplanes to restaurant to hotels, we’ve seen the transition to smoke-free policies that protect workers and customers by clearing the air. Now, it’s time for casinos to join their peers in the travel and hospitality industries, especially as a respiratory-centered pandemic only worsens.”
—Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, marking the 15th anniversary of the first two 100 percent smoke-free hotels, Westin Hotels and Resorts and Marriott International
“Protecting the frontline members of Nevada’s economic engine sends a clear message to visitors and meeting and convention organizers that Nevada is the world’s safest travel and tourism destination.”
—Virginia Valentine, president, Nevada Resort Association, on the inclusion of frontline casino workers as essential employees in the state’s Covid-19 vaccine plan
“This is not a moneymaker for private interests to collect just more tax revenue. We want the actual revenue from the sports betting.”
—Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York, on his plan for a state lottery-style mobile wagering market
“Sports betting, internet gaming and legalized marijuana are happening all around us. Let’s not surrender these opportunities to out-of-state markets or even worse, underground markets.”
—Ned Lamont, governor of Connecticut, calling for legalized sports betting in the state
“To make a decision to bring forth this kind of alternative gambling is simply wrong, and government should look at reversing its decision.”
—Heath MacDonald, legislator, Canada’s Prince Edward Island, on an online casino Atlantic Lottery plans to bring to the province
“Sports betting is alive and well in Massachusetts, but unfortunately we’re letting money go down the drain to the black market and states that have legalized.”
—Brendan Crighton, Massachusetts state senator, whose bill would legalize sports betting
“Such practices are inconsistent with the intent of the rules.”
—David Rebuck, director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, on efforts by some sportsbooks to convince players not to withdraw account funds
