“This particular ‘fun activity’ has the potential of destroying a lot of lives. Addictions are real, and they will happen if we pass this bill. It will damage lives and damage families.” —Evan Simpson, Wyoming state representative, arguing against legalizing sports betting and daily fantasy sports
“We believe that sports betting should be brought out of the underground and into the sunlight where it can be appropriately monitored and regulated.” —Scott Kaufman-Ross, NBA senior VP of fantasy sports and gaming, on the league’s embrace of sports betting even before the Supreme Court made it legal
“It’s disappointing but unsurprising that anti-gambling prohibitionists seek to deliberately downplay the economic contribution this industry makes.” —Michael Dugher, CEO, U.K. Betting and Gaming Council, ton opponents who minimize any positive impact by the gaming industry
“If I become the mayor of Yokohama, the casino issue will disappear that very day. To put it plainly, I will not do casinos.” —Masataka Ota, Yokohama City Council and declared mayoral candidate. If he’s elected this year, a Yokohama IR may not proceed
“Bidders will need to negotiate with political powers in the boroughs. This will be a political process.”—New York Post, quoting an anonymous source on competition for a casino in New York City
