“This agreement is essential for the economic well-being of Western New York. The Seneca Nation’s casinos have a $1 billion annual impact on our economy. The livelihoods of tens of thousands of individuals, businesses and families across Western New York depend upon a new compact. The future of those New Yorkers is hanging in the balance.”
— George Borrello, calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to meet with Seneca Nation of Indians President Ricky Armstrong Sr. to finalize the tribe’s new gaming compact ahead of the December 9 expiration of the current compact
“We believe such checks – which could include assessing whether people are ‘at risk of harm’ based on their postcode or job title – are inappropriate and discriminatory.”
— Nevin Trusdale , CEO of the Jockey Club, in a petition demanding that the U.K. government drop the idea of affordability checks in horse racing
“With identification, we prevent gaming disadvantages, strengthen age limit monitoring and build a safer gaming environment for everyone.”
— Ville Venojärvi, director of sweepstakes for Finland’s gambling monopoly Veikkaus, announcing that, beginning in 2024, players will be required to show ID when purchasing scratchcards.
