Casino
November 25, 2025
Former Crown Chief Slams Regulators for Harsher Scrutiny on Crown
James Packer, who used to run Crown Resorts, has sparked new talks about gambling rules in Australia. In a chat with business news outlet Rampart, he took aim at political bosses and watchdog groups. Former Crown Boss Says Regulatory Imbalance Has Undermined Casinos and Favored Smaller Venues Speaking from his yacht near Fiji, Packer said […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Crown Melbourne Fined $100K After Excluded Gambler Breach
Crown Melbourne has received a $100,000 fine after an excluded gambler spent nearly 15 hours playing at the casino without being stopped. The person had been barred from the casino in August last year due to welfare concerns. Despite this, just two months later, they were able to gamble continuously for 14 hours and 40 […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
Crown Perth to Implement Carded Play from December 1
One of three integrated resorts operated by Crown Resorts in Australia, Crown Perth, will fully implement mandatory carded play across its gaming floor from December 1, 2025, in line with a key recommendation from the 2021 Perth Casino Royal Commission. Carded Play Will Soon Come to Crown Perth As Part of Nationwide Rollout As part […]
Casino
October 7, 2025
Key Architect of Crown Resorts’ Success Todd Nisbet Dies Suddenly at 57
Todd Nisbet, a well-known casino executive who played a pivotal role in the development of both Wynn Resorts and Melco in Macau, and later became an influential figure at Crown Resorts in Australia, has tragically passed away at the age of 57. Todd Nisbet Dies Suddenly Media reports indicate that Nisbet suffered a brain aneurysm […]
Casino
August 28, 2025
Crown Melbourne Gets Two More Years to Roll Out Key Gambling Change
The Victorian government has given Crown Melbourne an extra two years to put in place mandatory card play for all its table games, pushing the deadline to December 2027. This decision, announced this week, has sparked new talks about the state’s dedication to gambling reform and efforts to fight money laundering. Government Grants Crown More […]
Industry
August 19, 2025
VGCCC Reprimands Crown over Pre-Commitment Failures
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it has censured casino & hospitality giant Crown Resorts over violations of the state’s gambling laws. According to the authority, the Crown Melbourne property committed multiple violations of Victoria’s gambling harm minimization requirements. Crown Violated Victoria’s Pre-Commitments Rules In its announcement, the VGCCC emphasized that […]
Business
May 27, 2025
Crown Perth Ushers in New Era with Leadership Overhaul
Crown Perth has started a new chapter in its continuing transformation with the appointment of Brian Pereira as chief executive officer, along with the appointment of ex-Western Australian Treasurer Ben Wyatt as chair-elect of the board. The leadership shake-up announced on Monday continues Crown Resorts’ ongoing efforts to reinvent itself as a transformed and forward-looking […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Drake Breaks Curse, Wins AU$700K at Crown Melbourne
Besides being a world-famous rapper, singer and actor, Drake is also a well-known high-stakes gambler. While some may be wondering if Drake is gambling too much, others are fascinated by his bold wagers, often betting hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time. Now, Drake once again reaffirmed his affinity to gambling. This time, the […]
Casino
January 11, 2025
Crown Resorts Sells Prestigious London Casino to Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts expands into the European market by purchasing Crown London Casino for an undisclosed amount of money. Wynn Resorts and Crown Resorts Announce Deal In a statement issued on January 10, Wynn Resorts announced the purchase of Crown London casino. According to the release, the deal for the small, members-only casino in the heart […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
Australian Operators Face Lawsuits for Dealing with International Fugitive
The Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, two Australian casino and hospitality powerhouses, are facing lawsuits for their past dealings with Michael Gu, an international fugitive who was behind one of Australia’s biggest Ponzi schemes. Gu Defrauded Investors of Millions of Dollars Michael Gu, for context, described himself as a high-end property developer. As the […]
