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James Packer ruins Peter Costello’s birthday bash with allegations about ‘secret $300k lobbying’

It has been claimed by James Packer that Peter Costello was secretly paid $300,000 by him or on his behalf to lobby Victoria’s gaming minister, and seemingly failed to deliver.

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Adviser or lobbyist? Costello’s future hangs on what he did for Packer

What’s the difference between a consultant and a lobbyist? For Peter Costello and James Packer, a world of difference.

Crikey

‘Is this right?’ At Crown, this simple question went missing in action

Crown’s operations involved significant risk-taking, yet James Packer — the company’s top executive at the time — was never informed. Why?

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Packer pockets $3.3 billion — next stop Camp Murdoch?

Debt-free and cashed-up, James Packer has made it clear he’s ready for his third act. Will it involve the media and his old mate Lachlan Murdoch?

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Court approves $8.9b Crown takeover

The federal court has approved Blackstone's $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts, with James Packer to receive more than $3b from the deal.

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Federal Court rubberstamps Blackstone takeover of Crown, James Packer to get $3.36b payday

Billionaire businessman James Packer is set to exit Crown Resorts, with the Federal Court approving Blackstone's takeover of the troubled casino operator.

ABC News

NSW gaming regulator finds Blackstone 'suitable' to hold licence for Sydney casino

Corporate equity giant Blackstone is a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts after gaming regulators in NSW and Victoria rule it is "suitable" to hold a casino licence.

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Crown-Blackstone Deal's Prospect Hangs Subject To Regulatory Approval

Blackstone Inc's (NYSE:BX) $6.3 billion buyout of Crown Resorts Ltd (OTC:CWLDY) got delayed pending regulatory approval despite positive shareholder approval, Reuters reports. Gambling regulators in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia found the Crown unfit to hold gaming licenses at different times. Crown's license for the flagship A$2.2 billion casino skyscraper in Sydney…

Benzinga

Shane Warne was a cricket star, but his famous friends most remember him for his 'big heart'

The rolling out of the red carpet for Shane Warne was a natural consequence of his immense talent on the cricket pitch. But behind the scenes, he forged deep and real friendships with some of the world's biggest names.

ABC News

Oligarchs Down Under: the growing number of Australian billionaires

What level of clout and control is held by Australia’s wealthiest people?

Crikey

One of the country’s most sensitive companies is being taken over by foreign equity. Yet no one cares?

The huge — and ruthless — global firm is poised to swallow up Crown Resorts, but should state governments allow the buyout to go ahead?

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Packer's influence over Crown 'extinct'

James Packer insists the influence he once had over Crown has "ceased permanently" as a royal commission into Perth casino prepares to deliver its findings.

AAP

Think Crown’s bad? Well, Victoria, WA and NSW can stop Blackstone making it worse

Each of the three state governments should buy a 10% stake in the casino giant, potentially putting paid to the ruthless practices of the past.

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