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Billionaire James Packer has accepted partial responsibility for his casino empire Crown’s failings in China but has denied the accusation he threatened senior executives.

The financial crimes watchdog in 2017 said junket partnerships with Australian casinos were compliant with anti-money laundering laws. Picture: Michael Dodge/ AAP.Source:AAP

The financial crimes watchdog in 2017 said junket partnerships with Australian casinos were compliant with anti-money laundering laws, despite detailed evidence in a New South Wales probe revealing alleged money laundering at Crown Resorts has been rife for years.

An AUSTRAC report obtained by this publication has revealed the financial crimes regulator ticked off on the conduct of overseas junket operators at casinos, noting venues were “broadly” compliant with anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws.

“Casinos are broadly aware of and comply with their AML/CTF obligations regarding casino junkets.” AUSTRAC said in its 2017 review of junket operators.

James Packer appears at the Crown casino inquiry.Source:Supplied

The historic assessment by the financial crimes regulator has surfaced at a time when a NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) inquiry has heard evidence junket operators at Crown Melbourne and Perth, allegedly laundered money in private gaming rooms well before 2017.

Junket operators are overseas companies that partner with casinos to attract international VIP customers on gaming holidays, particularly targeting high roller Chinese gamblers.

The NSW ILGA inquiry is seeking to determine if Crown should retain a gaming licence for its $2.4 billion Sydney Barangaroo development.

A NSW ILGA inquiry is seeking to determine if Crown should retain its Sydney gaming licence. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Jeremy PiperSource:News Corp Australia

AUSTRAC chief executive Nicole Rose, who was handed a heavily redacted version of the 2017 compliance at Senate Estimates last week, said the document was “aged” and “not correct”.

Ms Rose said AUSTRAC’s assessment of AML/CTF compliance within casinos was based on independent audits provided by the gaming operator to the regulator.

“I am told the risk assessment has now aged and is not correct,” Ms Rose said.

“The issue with junkets … is that they are hosted offshore and there are challenges with the legislation with us being able to regulate junket operators.”

Crown Resorts confirmed AUSTRAC was investigating the company regarding possible noncompliance breaches at its Melbourne casino in September 2019.

The possible noncompliance flagged by AUSTRAC comes after media allegations some of the casino’s junket partners had links to organised crime.

Crown admitted during the NSW gaming probe junket tour operators were the primary revenue source in its VIP gaming business. The Barangaroo casino is being designed as a VIP playing casino.

According to AUSTRAC, 43 per cent of suspicious casino transactions in 2019 were reported at either Crown Melbourne or Perth.

AUSTRAC CEO Nicole Rose said the 2017 report had ‘aged’. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Gary RamageSource:News Corp Australia

Labor federal Minister Daniel Mulino said the backflip on compliance raised concerns about the institutional responsibilities AUSTRAC had as the financial crimes regulator.

“If AUSTRAC had properly investigated systemic breaches of AML/ CTF legislation by casinos in 2017, it might not have been left to a NSW licensing inquiry to do that job now,” Dr Mulino said.

“Australians need to know why AUSTRAC has suddenly changed its mind about junkets and why it hasn’t taken action before now.”

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global body seeking to curb financial crimes, identified casino junket operators as significant money laundering risk in 2009.

“Casino-based tourism or ‘junkets’ are identified as a vulnerability as they involve the cross-border movement of people and funds and often target high net-worth/VIP clients,” FATF said in its 2009 report.

“Transparency of the movement of funds is an issue with junkets, due to gaps in controls, and weak implementation and supervision.”

A 2018 review by FATF of Australia’s anti-money laundering laws, found legislation remained non-compliant or only partially compliant with 14 of the 40 recommendations the global task force made in its previous evaluation report in 2015.

8 Whiteman Street,3006Melbourne

Rising above Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank precinct, Crown Towers offers spacious luxury rooms with views of the city or Port Phillip Bay. Each room features original artworks and marble bathrooms.

Each room includes a large plasma-screen TV with laptop video-on-demand system, an iPod docking station, and a separate dressing room. The city and bay views are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.

Guests at Crown Towers Melbourne have access to the restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs, bars and shopping within the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex.

Crown Spa offers a range of facials, massages, beauty treatments and therapies. It also has a 25 m heated indoor pool, steam room, sun terraces and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Located on the southern bank of the Yarra River, Crown Towers is a 10-minute walk from Flinders Street Station.

Rooms: 9

Facilities of Crown Towers Melbourne

Activities

• Bowling
• Live music/performance

• Live sport events (broadcast)

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar

• Breakfast in the room
• Snack bar

• Special diet menus (on request)
• Kid meals

Pool and wellness

• Sauna
• Fitness centre
• Spa and wellness centre

• Massage
• Indoor pool (all year)

• Heated pool
• Shallow end
• Swimming Pool

Transport

• Car hire

• Shuttle service (additional charge)

Reception services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers
• Express check-in/check-out
• Currency exchange

• Tour desk
• Ticket service
• Luggage storage

• ATM/cash machine on site
• Concierge service

Entertainment and family services

• Casino
• Nightclub/DJ

• Evening entertainment

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• Children television networks

Cleaning services

• Laundry
• Dry cleaning
• Ironing service

• Shoeshine
• Trouser press

• Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Business centre

• Fax/photocopying

Shops

• Barber/beauty shop
• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Family rooms
• VIP room facilities

• Bridal suite
• Lift
• Soundproof rooms

• Heating
• Air conditioning
• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• Safety deposit box
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms
• CCTV in common areas

• CCTV outside property
• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
• Process in place to check health of guests

• First aid kit available
• Access to health care professionals

• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment available
• Physical distancing rules followed

• Mobile app for room service

• Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfecting

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
• Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
• Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
• Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

• Breakfast takeaway containers
• Delivered food is securely covered

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 60 per day.

Policies of Crown Towers Melbourne

These are general hotel policies for Crown Towers Melbourne. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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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.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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

There is no capacity for cots in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Bankcard
• UnionPay credit card
• Eftpos
• JCB
• Diners Club
• American Express

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

Important information

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Please note that there is a 1.2% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Hotel registration and check in is available only to guests who are not prohibited from entering the hotel, are 18 years of age or over, and are recorded on the reservation at the time of booking.
You must show a valid photo ID upon check in. This will be recorded by the property.
For guests paying with cash, EFTPOS or debit card, upon check-in a payment for accommodation is required in full (if not prepaid in advance), plus an additional $200 per night is required as security for any incidental costs, including damage associated with the room.
If staying in a premium room type, an additional credit card pre-authorisation of $500 per night, not exceeding $2,000 for bookings of more than 4 nights is required as security for any incidental costs, including damage associated with the room.
In all other room types, an additional credit card pre-authorisation of $100 per night is required as security for any incidental costs, including damage associated with the room.
Purchases made throughout the stay must be paid for when ordered.

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