“We welcomed the government’s commitment to an Online Harms Bill as an opportunity to clamp down on the black market and the big platform search engines promoting these sites. Unlike rogue black-market operators, BGC members in the regulated sector adhere to the highest standards.”
—Michael Dugher, chief executive, U.K. Betting and Gaming Council, asking for government help to stop unlicensed operators
“Everything we do—if we ride up the escalator, she brings out her wipes. If we go to a machine, she wipes it off.”
—Tyrone Dickey, tourist visiting Las Vegas, on his wife’s efforts to ward off Covid-19
“We opened a restaurant and the sales for the day were zero. We do hear from our people in China that things are getting better, but people are still not moving out freely like they did before.”
—Tilman Fertitta, on a particularly bad day at his Morton’s Steakhouse in Beijing; the restaurant was temporarily closed due to Covid-19
“I feel like one child is beating the daylights out of the other child, and I feel helpless to try and create an even playing field for the two of them.”
—Ann Rivers, Washington lawmaker, opposing a bill that authorizes tribal casinos to exclusively offer sports betting, and excludes its commercial card clubs
“Why do you deny this opportunity to cardroom people? Why do you deny your citizens the opportunity who might not live close to a tribal casino the chance to go and participate in this activity?”
—Doug Ericksen, Washington senator, arguing against passage of a bill limiting sports wagering to Indian casinos and excluding card clubs
“What actually happened to the horses amounted to nothing less than abuse.”
—William F. Sweeney Jr., FBI New York, on a racehorse doping investigation
