QUOTABLE QUOTES

Outrageous pronouncements, simple statements and words of wisdom.

“We don’t yet believe that we have reached the peak of this outbreak, or necessarily the edge of it.”
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand prime minister, on a Covid surge that was traced back to SkyCity Casino Auckland

“Yokohama IR is as good as dead at least for the next seven years.”
Daniel Cheng, gaming analyst, on dashed hopes for an integrated resort in Yokohama following the election of an anti-casino mayor

“Crown can transform.”
Steve McCann, recently named CEO of Crown Melbourne, on hopes for the scandal-ridden Australian operator to recover

“I think they had some scheme up their sleeve as to who would be the winners and who would be the losers, with me being the loser.”
Jeff Gural, owner of New York’s Tioga Downs, on what he claims was a rigged selection of initial casino licenses in 2014

“It’s what these operators feel they need to do, not only to protect their employees, but also to protect the customers and give them a sense of security.”
Josh Swissman, founder, Strategy Organization, on casinos and other hospitality businesses that insist employees be vaccinated

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