QUOTABLE QUOTES

Outrageous pronouncements, simple statements and words of wisdom.

“The Seminole Tribe thanks the State of Florida, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Justice for defending our compact. By working together, the tribe, the State and the federal government achieved a historic legal victory.”
Marcellus Osceola Jr, chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, in a statement after the tribe came out victorious in a back-and-forth legal battle that will allow the tribe to launch sports betting and table games

“Whether it’s supporting community needs or ensuring that we are addressing all questions from policy leaders, we are committed to being a strong community partner and contributor.”
— A statement from the Oakland A’s , franchise following a hearing with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority about the team’s proposed Las Vegas stadium

“I’ve known since I first came to Ireland more than 20 years ago how important horseracing is to people here. What I worry much more about here is that the bill – as it’s currently drafted – will send Irish racing into a spiral of decline from which it will never recover.”
— Ian Brown, chief executive officer of Flutter UK and Ireland, on his concerns about sections of the Irish Gambling Regulation Bill that would ban most gambling advertising

“According to Norwegian law, gambling can only be marketed as far as is necessary to inform about the gambling offer and lead the desire to gamble in society to responsible and safe gambling.”
— Atle Hamar, director of Lottstift, Norway’s gambling regulator, on ordering the country’s two state backed gambling operators, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, to roll back their advertising campaigns

“We’re excited to bring NFL Kickoff to casino partners and NFL fans alike across the entire state of Oklahoma and beyond. The game captures many of the thrilling elements of an NFL game and the bonus feature presents a unique chance to score a touchdown while playing as their favorite team.”
— Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, announcing the debut of its NFL Kickoff Class II game in Oklahoma

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