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Crown Sydney gaming floors to go cashless in fight against money laundering
Crown s newest $2.2 billion casino at Barangaroo might not accept cash in any of its gambling venues as the gaming giant works towards securing a suitable licence.
Today the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) reached an agreement on several matters with Crown Resorts, one of which was ruling out hard cash for use on gaming floors. Crown has agreed with the Authority to make all gaming in its casinos cashless with card technology linked to identity and a recognised financial institution, the ILGA said in a statement.
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Australia: Casino group CEO steps down amid money laundering scandal
The head of Australia s Crown Resorts casino group has announced his resignation, following a scathing report into the company s operations. The company has been accused of facilitating money laundering and mafia ties.
Amid the fallout from a money laundering scandal, the CEO of Australia s Crown Resorts, Ken Barton, announced his resignation on Monday. Crown Resorts has been accused of facilitating illegal activities at its casinos in the cities of Melbourne and Perth.
Crown Resorts, Australia s biggest gaming and entertainment group, was rocked by a blistering report on the firm s operations last week. The inquiry, commissioned by the New South Wales Liquor and Gambling Authority watchdog, recommended that Crown Resorts be denied a license to run a glitzy casino tower on Sydney s waterfront.