“China remains a big question mark. We have more questions than answers.”
—Steve Wynn, Wynn Resorts Chairman, speaking about Macau’s declining gaming market, and what that might mean for Wynn Resorts
“I don’t know what Chris G. is wanting. We hire people to do certain jobs, and I tend to believe in the people we hire.”
—Carolyn Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor, commenting on a study done regarding potential revenue from a proposed tourism district in downtown, which some council people oppose
“It’s easy to coach now, but even I would have said just keep running the ball.”
—Jimmy Vaccaro, South Point oddsmaker, giving his two cents on the infamous final offensive play by the Seattle Seahawks during the Super Bowl
“When you crunch all the numbers, there’s still a net loss to Alberta, Ontario and all the other provinces in terms of loss of revenue.”
—Robert Williams, Alberta Gambling Research Institute, explaining one of the many reasons he opposes online gaming
“This discussion has been going on for six years. Time is of the essence. Hundreds of millions of dollars are leaving the state. That’s a huge market that we’re all losing out on.”
—Cody Martinez, chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, operators of Sycuan Casino, calling for legalization of online poker in California
“Betting shops are now high street digital casinos and the bookmakers will carry on decimating their core betting products in favor of addictive and dangerous FOBTs until politicians take action.”
—Adrian Parkinson of Campaign for Fairer Gambling commenting on the report that Scotland’s fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are now making more money for bookmakers than racetrack wagers
“The last thing you want to do when you’re trying to increase revenue is cut advertising. And especially not when new competition is moving into your backyard.”
—Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, asking the legislature for more money to fund an advertising campaign to keep the state lottery competitive as the Bay State begins opening four casinos
“We both have legendary fathers and we both have these massive legendary shadows. I think that causes both of us to have the same view in terms of having to work harder, be more determined and try to be better. My father is a great man that has done a lot for Macau.”
?Lawrence Ho, co-chairman with James Packer of Melco Crown, on their fathers, Macau gaming legend Stanley Ho and his Aussie counterpart, the late Kerry Packer
“The challenge for the operators this year and next and beyond will be trying to find out: What does the customer want other than the table game?”
—Gaming analyst Grant Govertson of Union Gaming Research, on Macau’s drop in VIP play in the wake of China’s anti-corruption crackdown
“I’ve never been betted on before. I feel like, ‘Wow, nobody has ever invested in me this much.’ This is exciting.”
—Singer Katy Perry, commenting on Las Vegas prop bets on what hair color she would don for the Super Bowl halftime show
