“I don’t know that we’re going to get to a contract this time. It does not look promising. We’re hoping for the best.”
— Ted Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union, commenting on the state of contract negotiations in Las Vegas now that union members have voted to authorize a strike
“We know that pulling together substantive and constructive submissions for gambling operators as well as researchers and others takes time and resources. Especially whilst potentially working with the Commission on the results of the last round of consultations.”
— Tim Miller, U.K. Gambling Commission executive director for policy development, commenting on the consultations the commission is conducting on proposals generated by its gambling white paper
“The precipice of an extraordinary transformation is upon us. This will not only redefine Grand Sierra Resort but also elevate Reno to new heights in the realm of entertainment and sports. We recognize and value the community’s support and enthusiasm as we commence this journey together.”
— Alex Meruelo, owner of Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort, in a statement announcing an ambitious $1 billion expansion project for the property, centered around a new sports arena (UAE)
“We need to completely rethink how we regulate this industry so that science and public health policy making are protected from undue influence and the public is protected from unnecessarily harmful products and practices.”
— Dr. May van Schalkwyk, an honorary research fellow at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, urging that the influence of gaming companies on public policy be restricted
“This addiction is as strong as crack or alcohol.”
— Gary Schneider, a national board member for the nonprofit Stop Predatory Gambling, talking about the effects gambling may have on young people
“At the end of the day, those bad actors need to get it [cash] into the financial system..”
— Jim Lee, chief of the IRS criminal investigation division, speaking about money laundering
