QUOTABLE QUOTES

Outrageous pronouncements, simple statements and words of wisdom.

“Fraud and inciting people to commit criminal acts is harmful and also punishable. In this case, this would be done under the guise of ‘making quick money through sports betting.’”
— Franc Weerwind, Dutch minister for legal protection, announcing a new program to fight digital fraud, which is manifesting itself in online sports betting

“It has taken many years to get here, but it is finally a reality in Kentucky.”
— Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky crowing about the state of sports betting in the commonwealth

“As far as gambling states go, it’s difficult to compare states.”
— Mary Beth Thomas,Tennessee Sports Wagering Council Executive Director, trying to explain the tax moves which have cost Tennessee income