Casino Connection Atlantic City

THEY SAID IT!

by Casino Connection Staff

"This actually is something I know something about."
—New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, former Goldman Sachs chair, on tightening credit markets that are pinching casino investors

"From where you sit, it could either be a horse subsidy bill or a casino insurance bill."
—New Jersey Senator Jim Whelan, speaking in support of a bill under which Atlantic City casinos will subsidize New Jersey racetracks in exchange for a pledge by the tracks not to pursue video lottery terminals

"Floridians are so starved for gambling, they're willing to go to a casino without odds-friendly table games to pour their money into cash-hungry machines. People here even pay for drinks… in a casino! The horror."
—Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, on the success of the Seminole Hard Rock’s new Class III games

"Most believe we are the canary in the mineshaft with regard to detecting point-shaving and fixing of games."
—Frank Fahrenkopf, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, to Stephens Media, on why the NCAA no longer considers banning wagering on college sports a priority