QUOTABLE QUOTES

Outrageous pronouncements, simple statements and words of wisdom.

“With acquisitions, executive changes, etc., a four-year span makes it difficult in the review of renewal applications.”
Milt Champion, Maine Gambling Control Unit executive director, speaking about his decision to push for cutting renewal applications from four years to one.

“To be honest, I would be okay with our general fund not depending on gambling at all. “
Schuyler VanValkenburg, Virginia state Senator, on his bill to rescind the ban on betting on in-state college teams. VanValkenburg said he did not bring this bill to the legislature to increase betting handle.