Melbournes Crown Casino is under fire from Victoria’s gaming authority. They are accused of neglecting their responsibility to prevent compulsive gambling. A major inquiry, the Royal Commission, discovered that Crown failed to adequately supervise or assist “hundreds, if not thousands” of patrons who were visibly struggling. The VGCCC, the regulatory body, is currently deliberating on Crown’s penalty. Options include a hefty fine of up to $68.5 million, modifications to their operating license, or public censure accompanied by mandated enhancements. Fran Thorn, the VGCCC’s chief, emphasized that safeguarding susceptible individuals is paramount and criticized Crown for neglecting this vital obligation. The Royal Commission was presented with distressing accounts of individuals subjected to exploitation and driven to catastrophic financial ruin.
The Victorian Gaming and Casino Regulatory Authority (VGCCC) is taking strong measures in response to the findings of the Royal Commission’s inquiry into Crown Resorts. The VGCCC is committed to ensuring Crown fulfills its statutory duties and satisfies public expectations for ethical gaming conduct. A significant action was a hefty $80 million penalty imposed on Crown in May 2022 for their role in a controversy involving the utilization of China UnionPay cards.