“Debt counseling services routinely encounter gambling-related harms and need to be equipped to manage these issues.”
— University of Helsinki’s Centre for Research on Addition, Control, and Governance (CEAGC) in a study on the links between indebtedness and gambling addiction
“We are updating our decades-old gambling laws to make them fit for the smartphone era. We want to protect people from harm while making sure everyone who loves a flutter can continue to do so enjoyably.”
— Stuart Andrew announcing consultations on the gambling law designed for the digital age
“Las Vegas Grand Prix will use reasonable efforts to maintain sightedness from licensee’s venue to the track/race. The license fee will equal the maximum occupancy of licensee’s venue (per fire code) multiplied by $1,500.”
— A letter from Formula One to venues on the Las Vegas Strip threatening to block race views if licensing fees are not paid
“We are ready to elevate our 20-year-plus relationship with Richmonders by presenting opportunities for real economic impact. We are proud of the service we continue to provide through various community and business partnerships and are talking to local leaders and citizens about the kinds of entertainment options, jobs and community benefits they want to see included in this project.”
— Alfred Liggins, CEO of Urban One, in preparation for his company’s second attempt to bring a casino to Richmond later this year
“In terms of the financial estimates and the schedule featured in the integrated resort plan, we might make some adjustments, together with the resort developer. In that case, we would have to consult with the prefectural assembly and the [national] government.”
— Nagasaki Governor Kengo Oishi, commenting on the status of the prefecture’s IR proposal
“As you should fully understand, this long running and costly litigation is a direct result of your refusal to follow Oklahoma law. The four tribal gaming compacts you signed were invalid from the start because you did not have the approval or authorization from the Oklahoma legislature to enter the gaming compacts”
— Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, in a letter to Governor Kevin Stitt asking him to end his longstanding legal battle with state tribes
