“Around 22.5 million people in this country enjoy a regular flutter. The overwhelming majority do so perfectly safely and responsibly. That’s why the rate of problem gambling is just 0.2 per cent of adults.”
— Michael Dugher, chief executive officer of the Betting and Gaming Council of the U.K., commenting on a proposal to further tax gaming operators to help fund more problem gambling programs
“I don’t feel like my tribe in any way, shape or form is ready to manage that casino. Our leadership is really weak. There’s too much dysfunction.”
— Tom Childs, a former Cowlitz tribal council member, commenting on the possibility that the tribe may not renew its management agreement with the Mohegan Tribe, and manage its Ilani casino in Washington
“We will put a major focus on collaborating with national platforms in other countries. This will be completely natural for us, as we have close cooperation with gambling authorities all over the world, and international cooperation is something we already value highly.”
— Anders Dorph, director of the Danish Gambling Authority, on the Authority’s new job of running of the anti-match fixing program StopMatchfixing
“We have to make sure we give our young people the information and knowledge that they need to navigate some complicated situations.”
— Blake James, Boston College Athletic Director, speaking about steps taken to deal with issues about gambling problems.
“And when we have people that make it about themselves and attack kids, because of their own agenda, it sickens me.”
— Anthony Grant, Dayton men’s basketball coach, speaking about bettors sending threats to players using social media.
