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The Crown Casino logo adorns the side of their casino in Melbourne on April 9, 2019. - Australian gambling giant Crown Resorts on April 9 confirmed a takeover offer from US gaming group Wynn Resorts, estimated to be worth more than USD 7 billion, sending the firm's shares surging by a quarter. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Casino inquiry put on hold

The high stakes inquiry into Crown casino operations will be temporarily suspended pending an appeal the probe’s powers.

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Billionaire Lawrence Ho, chief executive officer and co-chairman of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., left, speaks as billionaire James Packer, co-chairman of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., looks on during a news conference at Melco's Studio City casino resort in Macau, China, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. Studio City, which opens today, is the latest test of the former Portuguese colony's ability to attract visitors wanting to play on more than gaming tables and slot machines. Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Lawrence Ho; James Packer

Ex-judge to probe Crown

‘Character, honesty and integrity’ of James Packer’s casino empire under the microscope in public inquiry.

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