Crown Resorts Retains Melbourne Casino License Post-Reforms and Hefty Fine
March 27, 2024The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has approved Crown Resorts' continued operation of the Melbourne casino.
Crown Resorts, now under Blackstone ownership, was previously fined $250m for involvement in money laundering and terrorism facilitation.
The commission's approval follows significant reforms by Crown Resorts to address past issues.
Continued operation is conditional, with the commission reserving the right to take future action against Crown Resorts.
A special manager's report monitoring Crown's conduct will be made available to the public.
The Victorian government is introducing new reforms, such as tying electronic gaming machines to players' identities, to prevent future misconduct.
The commission warns that any backslide into previous wrongful practices by Crown will lead to legal consequences.
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The Guardian • Mar 26, 2024
‘Very different’ Crown Resorts can keep licence to run Melbourne casinoThe Sydney Morning Herald • Mar 25, 2024
Win for Crown Resorts as its Melbourne casino keeps state licenceThe Age • Mar 25, 2024
Win for Crown Resorts as its Melbourne casino keeps state licenceInvesting.com • Mar 25, 2024
Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts found fit to hold Melbourne casino license