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Crown Resorts has announced the appointment of John Borghetti, the former boss of Virgin Australia, as its new chairman with effect from 1 July. Borghetti will replace William McBeath, who is stepping down as chairman after taking on the role in July 2022. McBeath will continue as an independent non-executive director of Crown. An experienced
Crown Resorts is launching a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to reduce gambling harm at its Australian casinos. Crown PlaySafe will be part of “expanded reforms” within the company’s Future Crown transformation programme. It will aim to broaden Crown’s focus from identifying and supporting those experiencing gambling harm to proactive prevention. Crown will
The Victoria Gaming and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) fined land-based casino operator Crown Resorts A$30m (£15.8m/ $19.8m/ €18.0m) for breaches related to the business’s “blank cheque” policy at its Melbourne casino. The latest fine of the controversial casino operator came about after Crown opted to allow patrons to gamble at its Melbourne Casino through cheques
