The regulators' task here is easier than predicting future behavior. They can decide whether the applicant's current reputation or associations justify denying his license application. The gaming industry can suffer credibility problems if the media exposes a casino owner or operator as having criminal ties, regardless of whether the owner or operator otherwise complies with all regulations and acts ethically. While the regulators have broad discretion to deny a license to anyone who may pose a threat to the gaming industry, in 1973 the regulators issued a bulletin listing the reasons why an applicant might be found unsuitable. Integrity, truthfulness and honesty are related concepts but have different meanings.
Truthfulness means simply telling the truth.
Truthfulness is only one component of honesty. One can be truthful but dishonest. It is dishonest to use facts but not disclose other facts to create a false impression. For example, a person who was arrested by state police may be able to state truthfully that he was never arrested by city police. If, however, that was in response to a question as to whether the applicant has a criminal record, it would be dishonest.