US security agencies keep eye on Crown casino controversy

The controversy engulfing Crown casino involving junket operations for Chinese high rollers is sparking interest from American authorities.

American authorities are closely watching the controversy engulfing Crown casino involving junket operations for Chinese high rollers.

The Herald Sun has been told US security agencies are monitoring the issue, including allegations of money laundering between China and ­Australia.

The US ­embassy in Australia recently received a briefing on the ­allegations surrounding Crown casino.

It is understood the US ­embassy in Australia recently received a briefing on the ­allegations.

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation chief Catherine Myers said the watchdog was “continuing to consider the well-publicised events regarding Crown’s international commission-based business”.

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She said she “strongly encouraged” anyone with knowledge of “alleged breaches” to report them to the VCGLR.

Crown said it had a “robust process for vetting junket ­operators” and that it took “its legal and regulatory responsibilities very seriously”.

“(Crown) undertakes regular ongoing reviews of these operators in the light of new or additional information that comes to its attention,” a spokesperson said.