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This fraudster was a VIP at Crown and Star. Now the casinos face a $70 million lawsuit
When one of Australia’s biggest Ponzi schemes collapsed, the money trail led to the casinos. Now Crown and Star could face a courtroom showdown with dudded investors.
- by Carla Jaeger and Sherryn Groch
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I let Crown keep its casino licence. Let me explain why
Crown breached its legal, social and moral obligations, resulting in illegal activities, tax avoidance, money laundering, criminal associations and significant harm to vulnerable community members. But it deserves to keep its licence.
- by Fran Thorn
Crown encourages employees to speak out as CEO probe launched
Crown employees are being urged to speak out about improper conduct after an investigation was launched into allegations its CEO allowed patrons to gamble even though they had been blocked by security.
- by Josh Gordon and Sarah Danckert
Crown hit with $20 million fine following Victoria tax failings
The issue was uncovered in the 2021 Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne among voluminous documents that Crown disclosed for other purposes.
- by Amelia McGuire and Colin Kruger
WA government retains control of casino oversight
The royal commission last year found Crown Resorts was unsuitable to run the state’s casino but gave the operator two years to clean up its act under independent monitoring.
- by Michael Ramsey
WA appoints independent monitor for Perth casino
The appointment follows the royal commission into the casino’s operations which recommended a two-year remediation plan.
- by Tim Dornin
$1000 cash limit for punters after Crown gambling restrictions pass into law
Punters at Melbourne’s Crown casino will have to set limits on their time and losses before gambling under reforms passed by the Victorian parliament on Tuesday.
- by Rachel Eddie
Crown Sydney chief resigns after long-awaited casino opening
Simon McGrath is leaving Crown in September, as the casino operator’s new owner Blackstone gets ready to bring in a replacement with more gaming experience.
- by Amelia McGuire
From his yacht in the Mediterranean, James Packer has been making waves
Billionaire James Packer caused a stir when he took on Peter Costello. But the Nine chairman is not the only one to receive one of hundreds of emails from the billionaire.
- by Chip Le Grand, Amelia McGuire and Colin Kruger
Crown executive who gave damaging evidence at royal commission resigns
Peter Lawrence, the executive responsible for the Melbourne casino’s room catering to high-rollers, has resigned after giving evidence to last year’s royal commission about corporate governance at the venue.
- by Cameron Houston
Pokies cap to be introduced at Crown casino
The pokies cap and other reforms before state parliament were recommended by the royal commission into the casino.
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