In Australia and the official inquiry looking into the license suitability of casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly returned with a damning verdict that could well see the firm forced into making sweeping changes to its leadership and the way it is run.
According to a report from The Guardian newspaper, the New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority investigation was conducted by former New South Wales Supreme Court Judge Patricia Bergin and found that the Melbourne-headquartered company was currently not fit to hold a gambling license for its Crown Sydney development. This $1.5 billion venue purportedly opened in the harborside Barangaroo district of Australia’s largest city late last year although missing a VIP-facing casino that was due to feature a selection of almost 500 gaming tables.
Leadership let-down:Liquor and Gaming Authority and he reportedly told The Guardian that his organization is set to consider Bergin’s recommendations at a special Friday board meeting and via its next monthly gathering, which is scheduled for February 17. He purportedly divulged that ‘it will take time for [us] to give it proper consideration before determining the most appropriate course of action’ and that it would be inappropriate to officially comment ‘until this process is completed’.
Operator openness:
For its part and Crown Resorts Limited, which is likewise responsible for Western Australia’s Crown Perth facility in addition to the giant Crown Melbourne development in Victoria, reportedly divulged that it is ‘currently considering the inquiry report.’ The Sydney-listed firm has since purportedly placed a hold on its shares and pronounced that it was now willing to work with the New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority ‘in relation to the findings and recommendations of the inquiry.’