The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, Dini Soulio, has approved the appointment of consultancy firm, Kroll Australia Ltd, as the Independent Monitor to monitor the compliance of SkyCity Adelaide, the operator of the Adelaide Casino, following a direction issued in May.

Kroll provides governance, risk and compliance services in more than 30 countries and is currently appointed as the Independent Monitor overseeing Crown Casino Sydney.

Mr Soulio said Kroll has significant relevant experience, and he believes the business will be able to effectively monitor SkyCity Adelaide’s compliance with its ongoing regulatory obligations with respect to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing and addressing gambling related harm.

“I approved the appointment of Kroll, after being satisfied that they would be sufficiently independent and have the expertise to effectively monitor SkyCity Adelaide to ensure they are meeting these very important requirements,” Mr Soulio said.

“Kroll’s staff include people who have worked for the national regulator, AUSTRAC, are experts in fraud and risk management and have extensive experience ensuring casinos are fulfilling their regulatory requirements.”

“SkyCity Adelaide, as the operators of our only casino, have a duty to the broader South Australian community to ensure their anti-money laundering and counter terrorism funding measures along with their measures to minimise gambling related harm comply with all regulatory requirements.

“Kroll is an experienced consultancy firm with staff who have a tremendous amount of experience in this field both nationally and internationally.”

The Hon Brian Martin AO KC’s Independent Review into the operations of SkyCity Adelaide remains on hold, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings undertaken by AUSTRAC in the Federal Court.