Michael Connolly

The fallout from last week’s NSW report into Crown Resorts has spread, with WA’s chief casino officer stepping aside from the role and the company’s chief executive resigning.

Crown Resorts is at risk of losing its WA casino licence after the state government agreed last night to establish an inquiry with the powers of a royal commission.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission chair has urged the parties involved to be respectful, courteous and to act with integrity as the commission held its second hearing today.

The ex-officio chair of the state’s Gaming and Wagering Commission has conceded he may have “erred” in believing the state’s chief casino officer’s relationships with Crown staff didn’t present a conflict of interest.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has delivered its interim report, but whether the report will see the light of day remains unclear.

Former Crown Perth regulatory compliance manager Paul Hulme has told the Perth Casino Royal Commission ex-casino boss Barry Felstead knew about his relationship with the state’s chief casino officer.