Crown Resorts appears to be in crisis management after allegations that its chief executive, Ciaran Carruthers, overruled the casino's own security officers, who had banned intoxicated customers and other patrons who had brought a minor into licensed areas.

The New South Wales gambling regulator suspended Star's Sydney licence in October 2024, slapping a recordR$100m fine on the company after an inquiry found the casino had allowed money laundering to take place inside private rooms and identified numerous compliance failures.