“I haven’t heard anything at all. That’s what makes me a little nervous. They are running against the clock. I can’t say for sure that nothing is going on, but they are running out of time.”
— New York State Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, who represents a Western New York district where the economy depends on Seneca Nation casinos, commenting to the Olean Times Herald on the pace of negotiations to renew a compact that expires December 9, 2023
“We remain in a strong financial position and last week updated our financial guidance for the year. Our commitment to our investors, to our millions of viewers and listeners and to our Richmond resort casino project remain unchanged.”
— A statement from Urban One, after it was reported that the company may be delisted from the stock market for mishaps related to financial filings
“The significant expansion and record demand for legal, regulated gaming in the post-pandemic era have allowed our members to consistently invest in our product and people to deliver innovative entertainment options for American adults. Gaming CEOs remain focused on delivering world class entertainment options against the backdrop of broader economic uncertainty.”
— Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, commenting on the recent economic survey featuring CEOs from across the industry
“Fortunately, there is still time to implement a policy that aligns the interests of the Brazilian society, the government, the consumers, and the companies that make up the national gaming and betting ecosystem.”
— André Gelfi, Brazilian entrepreneur and head of the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), calling for revisions to Bill 3626/23, the proposed sports betting legislation
“While the majority of our estate continues to perform well and is growing market share, we have decided to close a number of underperforming shops.”
— David Newton, chief commercial officer of Paddy Power, explaining why the company has closed 21 shops in Ireland
“If we get there to betting off the screen, it’s going to be a separate digital feed that the true gambler can opt-in to.”
— Rob Manfred, commissioner of MLB, explaining how getting to accept wagers on the screen during broadcasts is not that much of a stretch.
