The 994-page report followed similar probes in NSW and Victoria, and found Crown had facilitated money laundering, failed to investigate potential money laundering, permitted junkets with links to criminals to operate at the casino and failed to minimise gambling-related harm caused by electronic gaming machines.

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But despite the damning findings, Crown did not lose its casino licence. Instead, it was granted a two-year period to clean up its act.

Buti said the regulator, currently the Gaming and Wagering Commission, was looking at possible breaches that have already taken place which could result in fines or charges.

The Victorian regulator has fined Crown $80 million for breaches of the casino control act at its Melbourne’s casino.

Private equity group Blackstone is set to take control of Crown’s Australian operations this Friday after an $8.9 billion takeover offer was given the green light by NSW, Victorian and WA governments.

Buti said he met with Blackstone representatives last week, who told him they wanted to improve hospitality options at the Crown Perth site.

“They have got a lot to lose if they don’t operate the Perth casino in a manner that is expected from the government and also from the community,” he said.

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