suspension<\/a><\/em><\/strong> until further notice while the regulator decides if the company is fit to keep its casino licence. A decision on that is expected in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, Crown has received an ILGA liquor licence on an interim basis from December 16 until April 30 so will move forward with the inauguration of non-gaming parts of the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The liquor licence includes operations at the Crown Towers hotel, bars and some restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ILGA chair Philip Crawford said the regulator is considering a further two liquor licences for other non-gaming areas of the casino, with a final decision expected within the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company said: \u201cCrown is finalising its pre-opening activities and expects to progressively commence non-gaming operations at Crown Sydney from 28 December 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crown will be required to re-apply for a full liquor licence in May 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said: \u201c[This] will enable ILGA to consider any suitability concerns arising from the ILGA Inquiry before deciding on an extension to the liquor licence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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