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Blackstone regains total control of Crown with WA casino green light

Jesinta BurtonWestern Australia reporter
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The West Australian government has deemed Crown Resorts suitable to maintain its Perth casino licence without any conditions or penalties in a decision that returns the last of the company’s gambling precincts to the control of US private equity giant Blackstone.

Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia said he was satisfied Crown Perth had taken sufficient steps to overhaul its operations after a 2022 royal commission uncovered evidence of money laundering and junkets with criminal links.

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Jesinta Burton is The Australian Financial Review’s Western Australia reporter based in Perth. Connect with Jesinta on Twitter. Email Jesinta at jesinta.burton@nine.com.au
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