Ziggy Switkowski, who is awaiting probity clearance from state gambling regulators before taking over as chairman of Crown Resorts, likely had mixed emotions as he contemplated the close to $10 million in termination benefits lavished on three top executives who departed the crisis-prone casino giant as part of its efforts to revamp its operations.

On the one hand, Switkowski will likely feel a certain amount of relief that the disclosure of these generous golden parachutes has occurred before he’s taken the helm at Crown.