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Crown Approved to Retain its Melbourne Licence

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has ruled Australian casino giant Crown Resorts can keep its Crown Melbourne casino licence.

The full Commission decided that Crown Melbourne has addressed the failings identified by the 2021 Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence.

Commission Chair Fran Thorn said that the Royal Commission detailed how Crown Melbourne had breached its legal, social and moral obligations, resulting in illegal activities, tax avoidance, money laundering, criminal associations and significant harm to vulnerable community members, ultimately finding Crown Melbourne unsuitable to hold the Melbourne Casino Licence.

“Despite the enormity of its findings, the Finkelstein Royal Commission recommended Crown be permitted to continue operating under stringent independent oversight conditions for two years, determining it had the will and capacity to transform itself to again become suitable, which would be to Victoria’s benefit,” she said.

The Victorian Government responded decisively to the Royal Commission’s findings, appointing a Special Manager to oversee Crown Melbourne’s operations and remediation. It also established the VGCCC as a new regulator focussed solely on the gambling industry and created a specific set of enhanced powers with respect to the Melbourne casino.

The Commission was given the responsibility of deciding whether it was clearly satisfied that Crown Melbourne had returned to suitability and whether the Melbourne Casino Licence remained in the public interest. In making its independent determination, the Commission carefully considered the reports of the Royal Commission and other relevant inquiries, the reports of the Special Manager. Those reports considered the steps Crown Melbourne had taken to address the matters identified by the Royal Commission and the measures to ensure they would not be repeated.

Commissioner Thorn said the Special Manager’s final report concluded that Crown Melbourne has remediated the failings exposed in the Royal Commission and established the critical foundations needed to achieve sustainable overall transformation in coming years.

“There was no evidence of maladministration or illegal or improper conduct indicative of the serious and systemic failures previously identified by the Royal Commission, and these failings had been addressed,” she said.

Commissioner Thorn said that Crown Melbourne had demonstrated to the satisfaction of both the Commission and the Special Manager that it had introduced extensive reforms to prevent or reduce gambling harm, financial crime and money laundering. It has also addressed systemic risk management failures and strengthened its integrity framework.

“During our investigations, we observed a different Crown Melbourne emerging with a clear understanding of the privilege and obligations of holding the Melbourne Casino Licence,” she said.

The Commission’s decision was also supported by Crown Melbourne’s comprehensive transformation plan, required by the Special Manager, against which it will continue to be held accountable going forward.

“That transformation plan will be at the heart of our oversight, along with Crown’s legal and social obligations, and provides the next level standard for Crown Melbourne. The Commission will require Crown Melbourne to deliver further transformation through a statutory direction that will be issued shortly,” she said.

Along with the VGCCC’s strengthened oversight regime and enforcement powers, the VGCCC has established a new, specialist Casino Division providing confidence that Crown Melbourne will be held stringently accountable in the future, including for its ongoing transformation.

Commissioner Thorn said: “In return for the privilege of an exclusive licence, Victorians have a right to expect that Crown Melbourne will never again prioritise profit ahead of the safety and wellbeing of its patrons and staff or over compliance with its legal and social obligations.

“Crown Melbourne must continue to seek to rebuild and earn public trust by demonstrating the good character, honesty and integrity that are necessary to remain a suitable casino operator. We put Crown on notice that this Commission will not hesitate to act if the privilege of holding the casino licence is again abused.”

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Three Big Game Parties – One Location! Tickets to viewing parties at the Plaza Hotel & Casino to watch Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 on sale now

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Hotel room package offers discounted rates and $50 food & beverage credit

Tickets are now on sale to attend one of three Big Game viewing parties at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 9 to watch Super Bowl LIX. With three party options to choose from, there is an event for everyone to enjoy.

Held annually inside the Sierra Ballroom within the expansive convention space on the third floor, the Plaza’s Big Game viewing party includes a complimentary stadium food buffet and free buckets of beer. There will be a cash bar for all other cocktails. The game will be broadcast on giant high-definition (HD) screens located at every angle in the room. Football fans will also have convenient access to make and cash out sports bets with William Hill’s satellite betting stations. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets for the Big Game Viewing Party in the Sierra Ballroom are now on sale for $150 (plus taxes and fees) per person.

Guests can elevate their Big Game experience by attending the Plaza’s VIP Viewing Party held inside its intimate showroom on the casino floor. Guests enjoy an open bar through the end of the game and an upscale food buffet that rotates options every 45 minutes. Tickets for the VIP Showroom Party are $275 per person (plus taxes and fees).

The Sand Dollar Downtown will again hold its own Big Game Viewing Party for $35 per person (plus taxes and fees). Attendees will witness every thrilling moment of the game on the venue’s state-of-the-art HD screens. The Sand Dollar Downtown’s full cocktail, wine and beer menu will be available for purchase along with pizza from Pop Up Pizza.

All parties are open to guests 21 years or older. Tickets and more information about all of the viewing parties for the Big Game at the Plaza Hotel & Casino can be found at plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/the-big-game-viewing-party/.

Guests who book a hotel room at the Plaza by Feb. 2 can save up to 20% on room rates for a two-night minimum stay anytime Feb. 3-12. The Plaza’s Big Game 2025 Room Package also includes a $50 food & beverage credit. Rooms can be booked online.

Fans also can watch the game at the William Hill Sportsbook on the Plaza’s casino floor. With 20 TV screens and a giant seamless HD video wall encompassing more than 80 sq. ft., football fans won’t miss a moment of action as they relax in the sports book’s inviting lounge-like atmosphere steps away from an adjacent bar. William Hill will have more than 1,000 ways to bet on the Big Game via various prop bets. Complete details are available in the William Hill Sportsbook at the Plaza Hotel & Casino.

 

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ACR POKER ANNOUNCES FIRST HIGH STAKES ADVENTURE OF 2025 TO TRITON POKER SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES ON JEJU ISLAND

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Win one of two $110,000+ high-stakes packages to South Korea through ACR Poker’s Main Satellite this Sunday 

Following last year’s unforgettable poker experiences in world-class locations, ACR Poker is raising the stakes once again with its first High Stakes Adventure of 2025, offering players a chance to compete against poker’s biggest names during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on Jeju Island, South Korea.

The High Stakes Adventure: South Korea guarantees two exclusive packages during ACR Poker’s Main Satellite on Sunday, January 26th at 2:05pm ET. Each package, valued at over $110,000, includes tourney buy-ins / entry fees for the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on Jeju Island (taking place from February 26th to March 15th), plus business-class airfare, and 5-night luxury accommodation.

“In 2024, our High Stakes Adventures brought players incredible poker experiences in iconic destinations like Montenegro and Monte Carlo,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, winner of the $25K buy-in event at the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. “We’re excited to kick off our first High Stakes Adventure of 2025 with the exotic Jeju Island in South Korea, and look forward to another year of unforgettable high-stakes poker adventures. Don’t miss your chance to take on some of the world’s best poker players for huge rewards.”

Alongside luxury travel perks, package winners will have the flexibility to use their $110,000 tournament buy-in budget across multiple events or go all-in on a single high-stakes tournament.

Set against the backdrop of South Korea’s stunning Jeju Island, ACR Poker’s next High Stakes Adventure offers players the ultimate high-stakes poker experience alongside various ACR Pros, Stormers and iconic poker players. Beyond the tables, players can enjoy the island’s unique culture, exquisite dining options, beautiful beaches, and scenic attractions.

Players can buy-in for the High Stakes Adventure:

  • South Korea Main Satellite for $2,650 or qualify for less.
  • They can enter two 3-Seat GTD Super Satellites this Sunday at 12:30pm ET with buy-ins of $630 or $290.
  • Players can also buy-in to the Hyper tourney for $31.50 at 10:30am ET that day, which guarantees three seats to the $290 Super Satellite.
  • They can also earn their $31.50 Hyper buy-in via the All-In or Fold (AIOF) Freeroll at 9:45am ET that day, with six seats guaranteed.

For more details on the High Stakes Adventure: South Korea, visit the promo page at ACRPoker.eu.

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Delasport’s Sportsbook Now Fully Integrated with OMEGA Systems’ Platform

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Delasport’s award-winning sportsbook solution is now fully integrated with OMEGA Systems’ B2B Platform.

The key partnership between the two iGaming technology providers will allow even greater access for operators worldwide to Delasport’s renowned solution. This means their players will be able to enjoy advanced personalization through ‘My Sportsbook’, ‘My Event Builder’, ‘My Combo’, and more, as well as one of the industry’s best coverages in terms of sports and markets.
This is yet another significant deal Delasport has signed in the past few months.

“Partnering with a strong provider like OMEGA Systems is part of our strategy to continue expanding our presence on regulated markets”, Delasport’s VP of Business Development Rosaire Galea Cavallaro says. “We’re excited to be able to announce this great news during ICE 2025 where we saw once again how impressed people are with our products.”

The integration is part of a long streak of successful partnerships where Delasport delivers its cutting-edge sportsbook as a Plug & Play iFrame solution.

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