“We have everything we need to operate gaming in Al Marjan. So while there may be conversation in other Emirates about legalization or legalization at the federal level, thereby covering all Emirates, I expect that we will have our license for Ras Al Khaimah actually imminently.”
— Craig Billings, Wynn Resorts’ CEO, speaking about the company’s integrated resort project in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
“The evidence is clear that gambling advertising drives consumption, which increases harm.”
— Dr Matt Gaskell, consultant psychologist who runs the U.K. National Health Services’ northern gambling service
“We don’t want anything in this catalog that is the result of mayhem.”
— Hans Stokke, Director of Sports Wagering for Kentucky, speaking about rejecting some competitions for being too much violence.
“Most of these amounts are token.”
— Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, talking about the lack of funding that states give for problem gambling treatment.
“We’re making sure that they’re testing every aspect of our operation. Not just the casino, not just the slot machines, not just the games, food and beverage operations, the bar. Every aspect of this operation will be tested.”
— Ameet Patel, senior vice president of regional operations for Bally’s Corp., commenting on the company’s temporary Chicago casino, set to open any day now
“II am delighted to have been appointed as the inaugural CEO of the GCGRA. With my experienced colleagues, I look forward to establishing a robust regulatory body and framework for the UAE’s lottery and gaming industry.”
— Kevin Mullally, commenting on his appointment as CEO of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, the first gaming regulator in the United Arab Emirates
