Notes to editors:

Aspers Group Limited is a private UK company. It is a joint venture between two of the world’s most distinguished entertainment and leisure operators – the Aspinall Family and Crown Australia.

• The Aspinall Family – has positioned itself as a leader in premium gaming.  By steadily adding to its accomplishments – such as the renowned Aspinalls Club in Mayfair, London – Aspinalls has become a significant player on the international scene, having operated casinos in the UK, France, Australia and New Zealand.

• Crown Limited – is one of Australia’s largest diversified media and entertainment groups. Its market capitalisation of more than AUD$11 billion places it among the top 25 companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Crown Limited owns and operates Crown Casino in Melbourne, Burswood Casino in Perth, Crown Towers in Macao, Gateway Casinos in Canada and has announced plans for further developments and acquisitions within the US and elsewhere. Crown Limited is ultimately controlled by the Packer family and James Packer is the Executive Chairman.

Aspinalls Club (The Club) was opened by John Aspinall in 1962 and was one of the very first licensed casinos in the UK. The Club has been situated in its present location in Curzon Street, Mayfair, since 1992.

It is internationally renowned for its high quality gaming and dining facilities and caters for a very wealthy and select international clientele.