“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

“Those raises are the direct result of our organizing efforts…. In our opinion, $7.75 across the board is really an empty sack.”

—Steve Roberts, an international organizer for the Transport Workers and a director of Las Vegas Dealers Local 721, taking credit for raises—that it doesn’t think are impressive—MGM Mirage announced for its dealers on the Las Vegas Strip

By Casino Connection Staff