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Veteran Crown executive admits to preying on problem gamblers

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The Crown Resorts executive in charge of Melbourne’s VIP Mahogany Room, Peter Lawrence, sent just one problem gambler from the casino’s high-roller room to seek help over almost a decade.

He admitted in evidence to the royal commission that his team was “predatory” towards problem gamblers at Crown Melbourne.

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Elouise Fowler is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Melbourne office. Connect with Elouise on Twitter. Email Elouise at elouise.fowler@afr.com.au
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