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Star engaged in ‘inherently deceptive’ practices, unsuitable to hold casino licence: report
Class Actions 2022-09-13 4:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

The NSW gaming regulator has found Star Entertainment is unfit to hold a casino licence and has threatened disciplinary action after uncovering anti-money laundering breaches and “inherently deceptive” misconduct.

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ClubsNSW can’t hide contempt of court case against YouTube’s Jordan Shanks
Christopher Withers 2022-09-08 5:03 pm By Sam Matthews

ClubsNSW has lost a bid to keep its contempt of court case against whistleblower Troy Stolz and YouTuber Jordan Shanks secret, with a judge finding “the interests of open justice are paramount”.

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Crown could face $100M fine over blank cheque practices
Crown Resorts 2022-09-01 10:08 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Crown Resorts could be on the hook for a record $100 million fine after Victoria’s gambling regulator brought new disciplinary proceedings accusing the casino of allowing gamblers to exchange bank or blank cheques for gambling chips.

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Crown accused of failing to rein in problem gamblers
Crown Resorts 2022-07-04 9:28 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Crown Resorts could face another record fine after Victoria’s gambling regulator launched fresh disciplinary proceedings seeking information about the casino’s alleged failure to properly supervise problem gamblers.

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Crown Sydney gets go-ahead to resume NSW gaming operations
Crown Resorts 2022-06-22 3:11 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

Crown Casino has been given conditional approval to reopen gaming operations in Sydney following its takeover by private equity firm Blackstone.

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Judge approves Blackstone’s takeover of Crown Resorts
Clayton Utz 2022-06-15 12:37 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

A judge has given his approval to the takeover of Crown Resorts by US private equity group Blackstone.

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Crown cops record $80M penalty for ‘clandestine, deliberate’ China Union Pay scheme
Crown Resorts 2022-05-30 9:09 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Victoria’s gambling regulator has hit Crown Resorts with a record $80 million penalty over its China Union Pay scheme, which allowed wealthy Chinese patrons to illegally access nearly $164 million in funds.

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Crown out of luck in $100M battle with ATO as High Court refuses leave
Appeals 2022-05-27 11:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The High Court has dismissed Crown Resorts’ bid for special leave to appeal in a $100 million dispute over GST assessments on commissions and rebates paid to tour operators that directed international VIP gamblers to two of its casinos.

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‘Hold Crown to account’: Victoria proposes tougher gambling laws
Crown Resorts 2022-05-24 9:49 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

The Victorian government has unveiled new laws that would give the state’s gambling regulator enhanced powers to take action against Crown Melbourne.

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Crown Resorts must tell class action what board knew about money laundering
Allens 2022-05-12 4:44 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

A judge overseeing a shareholder class action against Crown Resorts has ordered the casino giant to give details of board members’ knowledge about two bank accounts which were allegedly used to launder hundreds of millions of dollars.

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