Crown Resorts is on its way to receiving a license to operate a high roller casino resort in Sydney. The only thing standing in its way is an investigation by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority to determine whether or not the casino operator is free from any ties to corruption and crime. Investigations of this kind normally take up to 14 months. However, the process for Crown Limited was fast-tracked.

This is because the ILGA previously conducted a 14-month investigation of the casino operator when the company wanted to increase its share in Echo Entertainment. So, the upcoming investigation is expected to take just three months and will be delivered by March 2014. The investigation will determine if Crown Limited is a ‘suitable’ candidate for a casino license.

This means that the operator must not have any ties to crime and should be seen as a responsible business. “The authority’s investigation will involve liaison with a large number of regulatory and enforcement agencies, both nationally and internationally,” reads a spokesperson from the ILGA.

The casino resort project will cost upwards of $1.3 billion, as Crown Limited brings a high roller casino and luxury accommodation to Sydney’s waterfront. The property will include a wide range of high-class facilities for visitors to enjoy. Aimed at attracting VIP players from across Australia and around the world, and it could generate billions of dollars in gaming and tourism revenue every year.

Earlier this week, the ILGA issued a call for submissions. Individuals who have thoughts on Crown Limited and any associated parties for the Barangaroo casino project are invited to email their submissions to info:ilga.nsw.go.au. They can also mail submissions to GPO Box 3970, Sydney, NSW, 2000. Submissions are due by February 7, 2014.

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