Quotes by Arnie Wexler

“There are more compulsive gamblers today in America than ever before in the history of this country. Weve exploded gambling and brought it into every neighborhood in America.”

“I get calls from parents and kids, some as young as 14, every day. This thing has exploded. Ive never seen anything explode like this has in the last year.”

“Theyre not about helping people, theyre about punishing people. You cant control this, especially since its easier today to place a bet today on any college campus than to buy a beer.”

“Its easier today to place a bet on a college campus than it is to buy a pack of cigarettes or a can of beer.”

“I dont know how a law will control Internet gambling. If you bring it to America and have regulation, you may be better off.”

“The percentage of pro athletes who gamble on sports is greater than the percentage of the general public that does. Pro athletes have high levels of energy, unreasonable expectation, very competitive personalities, distorted optimism, and high IQs, either street smart or book smart.”

“Im not shocked at all. Ive been dealing with [professional athletes] for years. Believe me, this is just the tip of the iceberg. ... Its been a powder keg ready to explode. I guess were here.”

“Is it possible that the husband doesnt know whats going on? The answer is yes. Its possible that Gretzky had no concept or very little concept.”