Crown Resorts: can a ‘special manager’ clean up Melbourne’s casino?
by Ben Butler and Anne Davies from on (#5R6J1)
Royal commission's problem gambling recommendations welcomed, but experts question governance regime
A royal commission proposal to install a special manager to make sure Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino cleans up its act after years of misconduct will be difficult to implement, experts say.
While commissioner Ray Finkelstein's recommendations to tackle problem gambling have been welcomed, governance and gaming experts have questioned the plan to appoint QC Stephen O'Bryan to oversee the casino, rather than strip the company of its licence.
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