On the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne lies the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Spanning two city blocks, the casino houses three hotels, nightclubs, dining, and many amusements in addition to casino gaming. The Crown was founded 1994 at the World trade Center on the north bank of the Yarra as a temporary location pending completion of the main complex and later was moved to the South bank in 1997.

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Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex is the largest Australian land casino with a license to operate over 500 table games (blackjack, poker, baccarat, roulette, and pai gow), sports and horse betting, and 3500 pokies manufactured by world-renowned gaming technology providers Aristocrat, IGT, and many others. The player's club, Crown Signature, rewards players with ongoing food, entertainment, and game promos regularly. The casino is open for operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week except for Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day.

Gracing the skyline of downtown Melbourne are the three Crown hotel towers. Crown Towers is a five-star luxury hotel located within the Entertainment complex, housing over 480 rooms on 38 floors. Crown Metropol is Australia's largest hotel with over 650 rooms on 28 floors, and Crown Promenade is adjacent to the Crown Towers and houses 465 rooms on 23 floors. The hotels' award-winning luxury accommodations has attracted high profile celebrities, politicians, and other notable figures.

Whilst it is a large facility, I'm not a huge fan of the Crown Casino. It lacks decent customer service, and a feeling of being a unified facility. I much prefer the Casinos of Vegas, or even the NSW border clubs or those clubs in Sydney. Parking, drinks and food at the Crown are also almost always over-priced for what they offer. Crown Casino: Free Family christmas entertainment - See 2,115 traveler reviews, 493 candid photos, and great deals for Melbourne, Australia, at Tripadvisor.

Clients of varying tastes will enjoy a plethora of dining options at the Crown. From a quick bite in one of two food courts to premium gourmet delights prepared by world-class chefs, eating at the Crown is a memorable experience. Dine-in and room service options are available around the clock daily.

Tourists familiar with the Crown are always pleasantly surprised with the unique entertainment venues offered at the complex. Fun-loving clients of all ages have access to The Palms Theatre for live concert and theatrical performances, the Crown Sports Bar for the latest athletic events, seven movie cinemas, an electronic games arcade, a laser tag facility and a state-of-the-art bowling alley. Palatial fountains and electrifying light shows grace the complex corridors and pyrotechnic towers run the length of the promenade.

Luxury brand stores like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Hugo boss offer the latest styles in clothing and accessories for the discriminant shopper, and clients may be pampered at the two spa facilities, the Isika Day Spa and the Crown Spa, both providers of premium hair, nail, and relaxation services.

Tourists visiting downtown Melbourne need to look no further when seeking excitement and upscale amenities because the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex is the ultimate vacation spot of choice. This all-inclusive resort is located at 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006 and general information may be obtained by phone at 03-92928888 or via the company website at https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/.

Crown resorts has been hit by a major setback after the New South Wales gaming regulator blocked next month's opening of a new multi-billion-dollar casino in Sydney.

Melbourne’s Crown Casino is under threat of losing its licence with the Victorian government bringing forward an investigation into the controversial gaming venue. Picture: William West/AFPSource:AFP

Melbourne’s Crown Casino is under threat of losing its licence with the Victorian government bringing forward an investigation into the controversial gaming venue.

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) will review the state’s largest single-site private sector employer following “concerning evidence” which came out of a NSW inquiry into Crown Sydney.

It was revealed the NSW gambling regulator last month blocked the planned launch of the casino group’s new $2.2 billion Sydney gaming complex.

The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority halted the opening after Crown made an 11th-hour submission to the Bergin inquiry — held this year to probe the suitability of Crown Resorts to hold a Sydney gaming licence — about criminals allegedly laundering cash through Crown in Melbourne and Perth.

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) will review Crown Melbourne. Picture: Scott Barbour/AAPSource:AAP

A dedicated commissioner will be appointed to the VCGLR to hold the seventh Crown Casino review.

The state’s Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Minister Melissa Horne said there was “a need for an immediate response” in Victoria following “concerning evidence” presented during the course of the NSW investigation.

“We’re making sure Crown Melbourne conducts its business in a transparent and appropriate manner,” she said.

“This review is needed given the evidence we’ve seen come out of the NSW inquiry.

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“While we await the findings of that investigation, it’s appropriate to bring forward the next review to ensure Crown Melbourne is suitable to hold a licence in Victoria.”

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The most recent investigation, the Sixth Casino Review, occurred in 2018.

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The ILGA Inquiry will hand down its findings in February 2021.