“I am very concerned that anyone representing the state’s legal interests would speak out against current state law in our leading industry. At its core, this is a state’s rights issue and I disagree with the attorney general that a federal government one-size-fits-all solution is in the best interest of Nevada.”
—Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, reacting to state Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s statement in support of the Restore America’s Wire Act bill, the Sheldon Adelson-supported measure to ban online gaming
“Three other casinos are already on the brink. Trump Taj Mahal, Caesars and Bally’s, which are all in Chapter 11, will continue to struggle to recover as competition increases. We expect more casino closures to occur in Atlantic City as some struggle to grow their business and face additional competition.”
—Report by Moody’s Investor Service predicting more struggles for the Atlantic City casino industry
“It would be very hard to argue that problem gambling is a disability. Many problem gamblers can be very cognitively able and usually have no physical disabilities. They just have very strong urges to gamble which leads to them spending too much money.”
—Paul Delfabbro?, psychology professor, Adelaide University, on an admitted gambling addict who claims it is a disability
“Expanding disability out of the health space into the addiction space is a huge jump. It’s not a workplace issue.”
—Kate Carnell, CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce, on a woman who claims compulsive gambling is a disability and caused her to lose her job
“If you look at an area like Vegas, originally it was all about gaming. Today they make more money out of hotels, bars, restaurants and live entertainment. It’s very much the same here in Australia.”
—Geoff Hogg, managing director, Star Entertainment, reflecting on the 30th year of Jupiters Casino, the first gaming hall in Queensland, Australia
“It would be an economic engine for East Windsor. We’ve got a good site — right off the highway (Interstate 91), between Hartford and Springfield. It’s a good fit for us and for the tribes.”
—Robert Maynard, first selectman of East Windsor, Connecticut, commenting on the possibility that his city will apply to operate a satellite casino near the Massachusetts border
“In order for the gambling industry to continue serving the economy‚ we need policies introduced that allow the industry to innovate‚ reinvest and contribute towards local communities.”
—Casino Association of South Africa’s (Casa) CEO Themba Ngobese calling on a more friendly regulatory environment for South Africa’s casinos
“Overall, the South African gambling industry continues to remain a vibrant and exciting sector, but is facing significant challenges, in particular a slowing economic climate and changes in regulation.”
—Pietro Calicchio, Gambling Industry Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers of South Africa, commenting on just released figures on gaming growth in Africa
