The Victorian Government is preparing to crack down on Crown Casino, with a special commissioner to be appointed to scrutinise the company's suitability to hold a licence in the wake of a series of allegations against and damning admissions from the gambling giant.

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The next review of the Crown Casino's licence, which is conducted every five years, will be brought forward as part of the special commissioner's work.

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It follows a concession from Crown to a New South Wales inquiry last month that some of its accounts have likely been used for money laundering.

The last licence review was completed in 2018.

Premier Daniel Andrews this morning dismissed criticism that the decision to appoint a sessional commissioner was a reflection on the track record of the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR).

'It shouldn't be read down to be a criticism of the VCGLR, it's a dedicated and, if you like, bespoke piece of work. You need to know this industry in order to work out if those operating in it are fit and proper people,' Mr Andrews said.

In a statement to the stock exchange, Crown Resorts said it had 'actively engaged with the VCGLR in relation to the matters the subject of the ILGA Inquiry (in NSW), including on Crown's reform agenda'.

'Crown will continue to work cooperatively with the VCGLR to support this review.'

NSW has delayed granting Crown a licence for its new Sydney high-rollers casino at Barangaroo in the wake of the inquiry recommending the company is not fit to hold a licence.

That inquiry is due to hand down its findings in February.

However Victorian Gaming Minister Melissa Horne said there was a need for an immediate response in Victoria given 'concerning evidence' presented to the NSW investigation.

'This review is needed given the evidence we've seen come out of the NSW inquiry,' she said.

'While we await the findings of that investigation, it's appropriate to bring forward the next review to ensure Crown Melbourne is suitable to hold a licence in Victoria.'

The review will report back to Ms Horne next year.

The Victorians Green have called for the casino to have its licence suspended immediately while the review is carried out.

'The Greens have repeatedly called on the State Government to curb Crown's unacceptable behaviour, but sadly it has taken a NSW inquiry to spur them to act,' party leader Samantha Ratnam said.

'Given the damning evidence coming out of the inquiry — including bags of cash under desks, tampering with poker machine controls and money laundering — Crown shouldn't be allowed to retain its Victorian licence while this investigation takes place.'

Crown criticised over junkets, fined over poker machine buttons

Crown has been the subject of a series of allegations of improper conduct in recent years, including those aired on the ABC. They have included allegations about tampering with buttons on Crown's poker machines for which the company was fined $300,000.

Whistleblowers have previously raised concerns about money laundering and a failure of the Victorian regulator to do its job.

The Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes also featured a series of stories about organised crime links to lucrative foreign junket operators and issues around money laundering.

Up until now, the Andrews Government has backed the gambling regulator to keep checks on the casino despite widespread criticism the commission is toothless.

The VCGLR has been investigating the casino and the nation's anti-money laundering watchdog is also looking at the casino.

The revelations in the NSW inquiry placed major pressure on the Victorian Government and the VCGLR to take the allegations seriously.

A commissioner has yet to be appointed.

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Adjacent to the Commerce Casino, this hotel in Commerce, California is 12.9 km from downtown Los Angeles. It features lush gardens, water fountains and several on-site dining options.

Crowne Plaza Los Angeles - Commerce Casino features an outdoor pool and 24-hour gym. Guests can use the hotel's free Wi-Fi or relax with a massage in the full-service spa.

This hotel is located off Interstate 5 which offers easy access to Disneyland, a 25 minute drive away. Universal Studios is 26.9 km away.

Spacious guest rooms at Commerce Casino Crowne Plaza Los Angeles are decorated with clean white walls and linens. Each includes air conditioning, a microwave and coffee facilities.

The Las Vegas Buffet offers a variety of international dishes. Guests can have a sandwich at The New York Deli or a glass of freshly squeezed juice at the Tropical Snack Bar.

Rooms: 12

Hotel Chain: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Facilities of Crowne Plaza Los Angeles-Commerce Casino

General

• WiFi in all areas

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service

• Bar

Pool and Spa

• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Spa

• Massage
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi

• Outdoor pool
• Swimming pool

Transportation

• Car rental

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers

• Express check-in/out

• ATM on site

Common Areas

• Terrace

Entertainment & Family Services

• Casino

Cleaning Services

• Dry cleaning

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Business center

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests

• Air conditioning

• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• Safe

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

Policies of Crowne Plaza Los Angeles-Commerce Casino

These are general hotel policies for Crowne Plaza Los Angeles-Commerce Casino. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

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Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!Up to three children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

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Free!One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.

Free!One older child or adult stays free of charge in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

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Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Discover
• Diners Club
• Carte Bleue
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. Must be 21 years or older to check in. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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