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James Packer has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the $2 billion Sydney casino project being built by his company Crown resorts. The billionaire is set to touch down in Sydney this morning – from Los Angeles – where he'll tour Barangaroo. Mr Packer is expected to meet with Crown executives – Todd Nisbet – who is overseeing the construction of the project – and Peter Crinis – who is set to run the property when it opens next year. Image: News Corp Australia

The inquiry into money laundering at Crown’s casinos continues. Picture: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Crown's failure to stop money laundering at its Melbourne and Perth casinos is one reason why it is considered unfit to keep the licence for its new $2.2 billion Sydney casino. The IGLA has therefore suspended the opening of the Barangaroo casino. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Australia's top casino operator Crown Resorts adorns a fence surrounding the Crown Perth hotel and casino complex in Western Australia, Oct.

Crown Resorts cannot be trusted to hold the gaming licence for its new Sydney casino because it continually resisted warning signs money laundering was occurring at its Melbourne and Perth venues and had to be “led by the nose” to the “obvious” and “irresistible” realisation, an inquiry has heard.

The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority inquiry into the company’s suitability to operate a gambling business at its new $2 billion plus Barangaroo development heard the bombshell admission from Crown on Wednesday that evidence of money laundering had indeed been found in its bank accounts.

But it came long after banks closed various accounts over their concerns, which chief executive Ken Barton was aware of.

The scandal was aired in the media last year, including explosive leaked footage of a huge amount of cash being exchanged for gambling chips in a room dedicated to VIP high rollers.

“What we saw was a person bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in a shopping bag into a casino in the middle of the night wrapped in elastic bands, wrapped in cellophane and handed over in wads,” counsel assisting Scott Aspinall told the inquiry on Friday.

“In my submission you wouldn’t really need to see more than that to be able to reasonably suspect that it’s proceeds of crime – it speaks of someone trying to exchange ill-gotten cash.”

Mr Barton had been shown at the inquiry in July the accounts were “riddled” with suspicious transactions and only conceded it was a worry afterwards.

Mr Aspinall asked why information received from the banks was not taken seriously and why Mr Barton had to be “led by the nose” to an “obvious” and “irresistible” conclusion.

Crown Sydney dominates the city’s skyline, but gaming operations planned to start next month have been put on ice. Picture: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

“The concession that money laundering took place in those accounts was resisted by Crown month after month after month until the 18th of November,” Mr Aspinall said.

“That says more than the fact that money laundering actually occurred in those accounts.

“What is says is that this company is unable to govern itself because it cannot see the obviousness of money laundering when it is put before it and will not concede and co-operate with the regulator to agree to that proposition when it is as plain as a pikestaff that money laundering had occurred.”

Crown had failed to enforce internal controls, and while it now argues improvements in that respect mean it is suitable to hold the licence, Mr Aspinall is far from convinced.

He said the regulator would want to be sure Crown was “significantly strong to resist that maelstrom” of dodgy types targeting their venue for money laundering.

“The policies are all very well, but what a regulator would need to see is a commitment and evidence that they are going to be enforced – it’s a cultural issue.”

He said it was “commendable” Mr Barton now acknowledged the serious issues.

“But that fact does not change the problem of how the regulator going forward could have any confidence that when faced with future problems, which will no doubt arise, that Mr Barton will be able to detect and act appropriately.”

After this week’s admission, ILGA delayed the planned opening of Crown Sydney next month while the inquiry continued its investigation, with findings due to be handed down in February.

Crown, whose biggest shareholder is reclusive billionaire and former director James Packer, says it will in the meantime focus on non-gaming parts of the business, such as restaurants.

Bolton Avenue and Great Eastern Highway,6100Perth

Located within the famous Crown Perth complex, the centrally located 4.5-star Crown Promenade Perth offers modern, comfortable rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of entertainment and dining facilities onsite, including 7 restaurants, 8 bars, a night club and a 24-hour casino.

Crown Promenade Perth is a 25-minute drive from Perth's International and Domestic Airports. The city center is a 5-minute drive away by car.

The hotel has 291 guest rooms, all of which feature contemporary décor and private bathrooms.

Rooms: 7

Facilities of Crown Promenade Perth

Food & Drink

Crown Perth Casino

• Restaurant
• Room service

• Bar

• Breakfast in the room

Pool and Spa

• Fitness center
• Spa
• Massage

• Outdoor pool
• Outdoor pool (year-round)

• Swimming pool

Transportation

• Bicycle rental (additional charge)

• Car rental

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers
• Express check-in/out

• Currency exchange
• Tour desk

• Baggage storage
• ATM on site

Common Areas

• Terrace

Entertainment & Family Services

• Casino

Cleaning Services

• Dry cleaning

• Ironing service

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Elevator

• Heating
• Smoke-free property

• Air conditioning

Safety & security

• Safe

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• First aid kits available
• Access to healthcare professionals

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

• Delivered food covered securely

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 50 per day.

Policies of Crown Promenade Perth

These are general hotel policies for Crown Promenade Perth. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

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Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!Up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 3.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• UnionPay credit card
• Eftpos
• JCB
• Diners Club
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

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Important Information

Please note that there is a 1.2% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Hotel registration and check in is available only to guests who are not prohibited from entering the hotel, are 18 years of age or over, and are recorded on the reservation at the time of booking.
You must show a valid photo ID upon check in. This will be recorded by the property.
For guests paying with cash, EFTPOS or debit card, upon check-in a payment for accommodations is required in full (if not prepaid in advance), plus an additional $200 per night is required as security for any incidental costs, including damage associated with the room.
Purchases made throughout the stay must be paid for when ordered.
Please note that cash refunds will be returned to the guest who supplied the photo ID upon check in. Card refunds may take between 3-10 working days to process and pre-authorization releases take up to 31 days to process.
Please note that requests for early check-in is subject to availability and will not be guaranteed, unless the room is reserved for the night prior to arrival, which will incur an additional night's charge.
Requests for late departures are subject to availability on check-out, however can be guaranteed if booked prior to arrival. For further information, please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that room preferences including smoking or nonsmoking, floor level or view cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability.
Please note that smoking in a nonsmoking room will result in a cleaning fee being charged.
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

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