“The combination will result in a stronger strategic positioning and significant value creation for the benefit of our shareholders and broader stakeholders.”
— Stéphane Pallez, chairman and chief executive officer of FDJ Group on the group’s takeover bid of the Kindred Group
“The law did not come to free gambling, it came to protect people; gambling already existed without rules. We created a regulatory framework. We have to do tax justice and raise money so that the government can invest in priorities, health, education, and basic sanitation.”
— José Manssur, special advisor to the Treasury, commenting on the government proposal to regulate gambling in Brazil
“Strengthened by our research, we have now put quite a lot of energy into demonstrating the advantages of a differentiated gaming tax in Sweden as well. The hope is now that our analysis will move legislators from insight to action.”
— Hans Lord Skarplöth, chief executive officer of ATG, urging the Swedish government not to hike gambling taxes by 4 percent
“I’m so happy that my career has brought me full circle back to the city where I worked in my first casino.”
— Justin Moore, new CEO of two Mesquite casino resorts, on his 25 year journey to this point.
“I would love to work with them in the future.”
— Kasey Thompson, , the cheerleader behind a sports betting initiative for California that tribal nations vehemently opposed, speaking about relationships with tribes down the road.
