David Strow on sports betting
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“I think you need to look more broadly than simply the revenue that's brought in by the sports books themselves. From our perspective as a company, where we really see the potential of this business is an opportunity to grow the customer base and to draw new people into our doors.”
On , David Strow, Vice President of Corporate Communications at BOYD GAMING CORP, spoke about sports betting during David Strow discusses sports betting in the US on CGTN America.
About David Strow
David Strow, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Boyd Gaming, has discussed the company's perspective on sports betting and community engagement. In a 2019 interview, Strow said that Boyd Gaming views sports betting primarily as a way to attract new customers to its properties, rather than focusing solely on sportsbook revenue. He stated that new customers who place bets may also spend money on table games, restaurants, or shows. Strow also addressed concerns about match-fixing, saying the company monitors for unusual line movement and reports suspicious activity to regulators. He argued that legalized wagering provides a regulated environment with the same interest as sports leagues in ensuring fair games, and he stated that athletes already face considerable pressure to perform, regardless of betting activity. In a 2018 speech at an Asian Culture Alliance event, Strow highlighted the diversity of the Las Vegas community and expressed gratitude for the support of Asian and Pacific Islander communities, saying Boyd Gaming "probably would not be here as a company" without their patronage. He described the company's 43-year history in the region and its commitment to celebrating the various cultures that call the community home.