The Barangaroo project by Crown Resorts has received an extension on its provisional alcohol permits, providing a temporary reprieve.
Initially slated to end on October 31, 2021, the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) of New South Wales has prolonged the three short-term licenses. This enables Crown to persist in serving alcoholic beverages at its Barangaroo location.
ILGA head Philip Crawford affirmed that the revised permits will stay active until June 30, 2022. This determination follows the ILGA’s consent to collaborate with Crown, permitting the launch of non-gaming amenities last December. These amenities encompass hotel lodging, dining establishments, drinking establishments, and leisure zones.
Crawford stressed that the ILGA’s stance on Crown’s Sydney gaming activities remains unaltered. The authority is proceeding to observe and evaluate the group’s reaction to the concerns highlighted in the Bergin Report. This document, the outcome of a public investigation, exposed grave deficiencies in Crown’s operations, including illicit financial activities and connections to criminal syndicates.
The ILGA requires additional time to ascertain if Crown is fit to possess a gaming license in Sydney. Crawford recognized the intricate nature of the matters and the substantial changes Crown must implement to exhibit its dedication to ethical gaming conduct.
Twelve months following the suspension of its Barangaroo gaming permit by the ILGA, Crown Resorts has been taking corrective actions with the aim of restoring its operational capacity.
These actions encompass consenting to cover a portion of the expenses associated with the Patricia Bergin investigation, remitting fees for casino oversight, severing all collaborations with high-roller tour organizers, instituting digital wagering mechanisms, and progressively eliminating smoking indoors.
“Reflecting on the past year since February, Crown has undeniably demonstrated substantial advancements in collaborating with us,” affirmed the IGLA chairperson.