Tag: Crown Melbourne

Victoria’s Government Cracks Down on Crown Casino, Gamblers With New Laws

Victoria’s government is introducing new laws that target Crown Melbourne and its patrons in the latest wave of crackdown on punters and money laundering at the casino. Premier Daniel Andrews said in a statement that the package of reforms, which covered 12 recommendations from the Royal Commission, was a “world first” and most robust measure…


Australian Casino Fined $80 Million for Illegal Chinese Money Transfers

Victoria’s Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Crown Melbourne $80 million (US$57.5 million) for organising a scheme that enabled illegal money transfers from China. The fine was imposed after the VGCCC’s investigation revealed that Crown casino set up a process to circumvent Chinese currency restrictions and allow funds to be transferred out of…