Crown inquiry begins in NSW as casino group battles shareholder class action
(The Guardian China)

First of three proposed inquiries expected to focus on proposed sale of 20% of business and allegations over money laundering in high roller roomsThe first of three inquiries into Crown Resorts and the conduct of its casino business kicks off on Tuesday in Sydney, when the former supreme court judge Patricia Bergin is expected to outline how she intends to tackle her task.Witnesses are likely to be called at a later date, when the New South Wales inquiry -set up at arm´s length to the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority - begins in earnest. Related: Crown Resorts annual meeting dominated by questions about wave of scandals Related: Calls for Crown casino inquiry after leaked video of bricks of cash in junket room Continue reading...