“We often see that illegal operators pay little attention to player well-being and do not adhere to responsible gambling practices. This case exemplifies this, with the absence of clear age controls, which can be highly detrimental.”
— Rene Jensen, chairman of KSA, the Dutch gaming regulator, commenting on the record $21.2 million fine levied against the online gaming operator Gammix
“For the next three years, online casinos have very good prospects, we expect a growth in income of up to 70%, well above the projections we had a few months ago.”
— Verdejo Landeros, Marketing and Loyalty Manager of the Online Division of Strendus, commenting on expected growth of online gaming in Mexico
“BAGO has repeatedly spoken out in favor of limiting advertising, including through traditional media. But we have also always warned that a total ban on advertising in places where illegal operators are massively present, especially online, will have serious side effects.”
— Tom De Clercq, chairman of Belgium Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO), opposing a total ban on gambling ads in Belgium
“Cricket is a religion there, and cricket betting is huge. Some estimates say that something like billion dollars are put every year on cricket.”
— Sudhir Kalé, gaming consultant, on the potential for revenues from sports betting in India
“IPI is looking for a way to settle this amicably. It’s not our intention to go through this messy revocation process that could drag on for years to come.”
— Howyo Chi, Imperial Pacific International, on its offer to surrender its casino license and settle its debts for $49 million, rejected by Governor Arnold Palacios
“It’s not only good for our economy but will support our teachers and future generations of Missourians for years to come.”
— Jack Cardetti, a spokesperson for Winning for Missouri Education, a group of professional sports teams behind the push to get a sports betting initiative on the ballot.
“We’re telling people right now as it relates to these two issues that we will figure it out.”
— Zach Duckworth, Minnesota State Senator, telling fellow lawmakers that the issues—horse racetracks and charity games—should be decided before moving a sports betting bill out of committee.
