Failed $10 billion Wynn merger the latest in list of James Packer’s highly publicised woes.
The Price of FortuneIt would have meant the Packer family no longer ran a large public company after a few years the son of Kerry Packer would rather forget.and a street brawl in broad daylight.
“Or if it is because bad things have actually happened to me. I am tired of being on this rollercoaster. I don’t want to do it any more. I’m ready to put my hands up for a few years. I really am.”The third generation tycoon has had a rough few years.Last month it was revealed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be indicted in his home country on corruption charges, which included allegations he received tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of gifts from Mr Packer.
“Mr Packer participated in the interview on a voluntary basis as a witness for an investigation being conducted by Israeli authorities,” an AFP spokesperson told“Mr Packer is not suspected of criminal conduct in either Israel or Australia with respect to this investigation.”Source:Splash News Australiarecently after texts he sent to former girlfriend, young British actor Charlotte Kirk, were leaked.
“Can’t wait tough girl,” Packer replied. “Get back in your box or let’s fight. Lying and blackmail are a bad start … tough lying girl.”Crown staff members were arrested and detained There were fears they could be accused of money laundering, which carries up to a 10 year sentence — but it emerged they would face the less serious charge of promoting gambling on China’s mainland, where betting and the promotion of it are illegal.
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