“We’re interested in both markets, and if God is good enough to allow us to operate in both, we would be happy to do so.”
—Jim Allen, chairman, Hard Rock International, on his hopes for a casino in New York City and eight miles away in the Meadowlands
“It’s pretty clear that this is going to be where the country goes and where the states play. And I don’t know why we wouldn’t just sign up like everyone else.”
—Charlie Baker, governor of Massachusetts, arguing for passage of a sports betting bill in the Bay State
“So I remain beyond confident that we’ll be operating in Macau. I don’t think there’s any chance whatsoever that we wouldn’t be.”
—Rob Goldstein, CEO, Las Vegas Sands Corp., assuring investors the U.S. company will retain its concession in Macau, where it’s invested $15 million
“In some countries, you can get a digital vaccine certificate, whereas in many others you still get a piece of paper, handwritten, which is supposed to prove you’re vaccinated. How can another country trust that piece of paper?”
—Vinoop Goel, International Air Transport Association, on the importance of “sensible” digital health certificates
“You know, it’s like an elephant that takes a bit of time to get up and go, but once it starts running, there’ll be no stopping.”
—Subhas Menon, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, on the gradual reopening of travel routes
“There was no smoking while the pandemic was going on while people were wearing masks in the casinos. Casinos did fine.”
—Vince Polistina, candidate for New Jersey state Senate, speaking in support of a smoking ban at Atlantic City casinos
“It’s inhumane they brought it back.”
—Dottie Caudill, Atlantic City casino worker, protesting the return of smoking sections
