In 2011, three bouncers at Crown Casino were charged after a patron died as a result of their actions. Although the security at the casino caused the death of a visitor, Crown maintains that its security systems are adequate. Anthony Dunning was tackled to the ground at the casino in July 2011. Four days later, he died due to heart failure.
Two of the bouncers involved were charged with manslaughter and were acquitted the next year, while the third bouncer was found not guilty on charges of assault. Coroner Ian Gray has reported on his findings. It was expected that he would make recommendations to improve Crown Casino’s staff training – but he says that there is no need.
Mr Gray has noted that security changes have been made since the incident, and that the casino’s training methods are above board. "We agree with the comments today that on the night of the incident the security guards acted outside the scope of their training," says Dimi Ioannou, Dunning’s family lawyer. "It was unlawful and we want to make sure that something like this never happens again."
Since the incident occurred, Ms Ioannou notes that many other individuals have come forward to request her help after being assaulted by Crown security. It seems that there is a problem with the actions of security at the venue which can be traced back to inadequate training – but the casino operator maintains that there is nothing more that needs to be done.
"Crown is still reviewing the observations of the coroner in detail but notes that the coroner found that Crown has done everything possible to enhance its security systems, procedures and training following the death of Mr Dunning," reads a statement from the casino operator.
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