“Four hundred thousand to $500,000? Hell, we burned that up this morning on lights alone in Chicago. I mean, that’s nothing for us.”
—Greg Mitchell, Chicago alderman, who says the city wouldn’t generate enough income from sports betting at local stadiums
“My company is deeply rooted in Macau, and wholeheartedly connected to the motherland. Why would I jeopardize my country?”
—Alvin Chau, former head of Macau junket operator Suncity, denying wrongdoing prior to his arrest for promoting gambling in Mainland China
“It’s like, are you joking with us? How can you ask us to extend you five years when you have absolutely demonstrated no money at all, not financially suitable?”
—DeLeon Guerrero, astonished at Imperial Pacific International’s request for more time to complete its already closed, bankrupt Saipan casino
“We have the best fans in the country, and if this comes to fruition, it would be very exciting to welcome Major League Baseball to our community.”
—Jim Gibson, Clark County, Nevada commissioner, on why the Oakland Athletics should move from California to Las Vegas.
“You cannot have Tony Soprano running a sportsbook. That’s not in the best interest of the consumer.”
—Bill Seitz, Ohio state representative, on why having sports betting as readily available as lottery tickets is a bad idea
