QUOTABLE QUOTES

Outrageous pronouncements, simple statements and words of wisdom.

“Such high social activity of legal gambling representatives proves that gambling companies see their future in our country, believe in Ukraine’s victory, and do everything to bring it closer.”
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, deputy chairman of the Ukrainian Gaming Council, remarking on the support that Ukraine’s gaming companies have shown for the war effort and for assisting refugees of the war

“The distinction between risky and less risky games of chance is there to protect consumers. People who want to participate in a lottery may not come into contact with more risky games of chance without being invited.”
KSA, the Dutch gaming regulator, warning that the Netherlands lottery may not mix its offerings with games of chance

“Even when we win, the taxpayers lose.”
Dennis Levinson, Atlantic County, NJ Executive, on the additional legal fees accrued by the state filing an appeal to the Superior Court ruling in favor of the county.

“Every gaming employee should be trained, not just the customer-facing ones. I don’t care if they’re housekeeping.”
Keith Whyte, head of the National Council on Problem Gambling, speaking in the importance of casino hotel employees to be trained to recognize gamblers who may have addiction problems.