Gary Rotstein

“The only way you’re going to solve it is to create a regulatory environment that speaks to the issue of proper licensure," one insider said.

“If you’re good at something, you’re not supposed to be penalized for it," said Gadoon "Spanky" Kyrollos. "That’s not the American way."

“Look, it’s not easy getting gaming legislation passed,” said Fluharty. “Let’s try to make it easier to build a foundation for states."

“We’re trying to bring together experts that have been doing this the longest,” Fluharty said ahead of the four-day conference in Pittsburgh.

“Gambling has become very easy and convenient, but it’s supposed to be entertainment,” Pennsylvania Sen. Wayne Fontana said.