The casino, which is owned by billionaire businessman Chris Morris, allegedly breached two sections of the Casino Control Act by paying an illegal junket operator to attract high rollers to the venue. This included paying the operator in cash and loyalty points.
The Ville has said that there were factual inaccuracies in the initial report by Channel Nine program 60 Minutes. The matter is set to be heard at Townsville Magistrates Court in January.
The Ville Casino Charged with Using Illegal High Roller Junkets The Ville Casino Charged with Using Illegal High Roller JunketsThe Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation is currently reviewing penalties under the state’s casino legislation. New reforms require casinos to self-report breaches and cooperate with the regulator. These are expected to be brought into effect in the new year.
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